Published 2008
by University of Texas Press in Austin .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | by O. Hugo Benavides. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PN1992.8.S4 B47 2008 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL17900972M |
| ISBN 10 | 9780292714502, 9780292717121 |
| LC Control Number | 2007015807 |
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