4 edition of U.S. agriculture & Third World development found in the catalog.
U.S. agriculture & Third World development
Published
1987
by L. Rienner Publishers in Boulder
.
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographies and index.
Statement | edited by Randall B. Purcell & Elizabeth Morrison. |
Contributions | Purcell, Randall B., Morrison, Elizabeth, 1959- |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | HD1765 .U15 1987 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xi, 258 p. ; |
Number of Pages | 258 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL2735477M |
ISBN 10 | 1555870112 |
LC Control Number | 86029860 |
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