The Network Society

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Book TitleThe Network Society
Item Length8.8in
Item Height0.8in
Item Width5.6in
AuthorDarin Barney
Publication NameNetwork Society
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
PublisherPolity Press
Publication Year2004
SeriesKey concepts Ser.
TypeTextbook
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Number Of Pages216 Pages

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