Published 1985
by Wilson Center, University Press of America in Washington, DC, Lanham, MD .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Shigeru Kimura. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | Q127.U6 K52 1985 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 164 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 164 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3024976M |
| ISBN 10 | 0819146455, 0819146463 |
| LC Control Number | 85005331 |
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