Islands in the Net
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English
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9781497686519
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bruce Sterling., & Bruce Sterling|AUTHOR. (2014). Islands in the Net . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bruce Sterling and Bruce Sterling|AUTHOR. 2014. Islands in the Net. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bruce Sterling and Bruce Sterling|AUTHOR. Islands in the Net Open Road Media, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bruce Sterling, and Bruce Sterling|AUTHOR. Islands in the Net Open Road Media, 2014.
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Full title | islands in the net |
Author | sterling bruce |
Grouping Category | book |
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