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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (November 26, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019286209X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192862099
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 5.08 x 0.41 inches
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