Buch, Englisch, 1008 Seiten, Format (B × H): 193 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1724 g
Reihe: Aspen Casebook
Buch, Englisch, 1008 Seiten, Format (B × H): 193 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1724 g
Reihe: Aspen Casebook
ISBN: 978-1-4548-9522-0
Verlag: Wolters Kluwer
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