Published 2006
by Springer in New York, NY .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
| Statement | Allan M. Feldman and Roberto Serrano |
| Contributions | Serrano, Roberto |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | HB99.3 .F45 2006 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xii, 403 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 403 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL17193723M |
| ISBN 10 | 0387293671 |
| LC Control Number | 2005935332 |
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