Published 2010
by University of California Press in Berkeley .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Statement | Billy Ehn and Orvar Löfgren. |
Contributions | Löfgren, Orvar. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | GV14 .E35 2010 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | p. cm. |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL23712836M |
ISBN 10 | 9780520262614, 9780520262638 |
LC Control Number | 2009035812 |
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