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The AT Reader

The AT Reader

Marilyn Carr

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Practical Action Publishing
Año de edición:
1985
Materia
Estudios del desarrollo
ISBN:
9780946688104
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Bringing together a wealth of material, The AT Reader explains the idea, history, development, and practical application of appropriate technologies through a wide range of contexts.

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