Why Karen Carpenter Matters
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Published
University of Texas Press, 2019.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781477318850
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Karen Tongson., & Karen Tongson|AUTHOR. (2019). Why Karen Carpenter Matters . University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Karen Tongson and Karen Tongson|AUTHOR. 2019. Why Karen Carpenter Matters. University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Karen Tongson and Karen Tongson|AUTHOR. Why Karen Carpenter Matters University of Texas Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Karen Tongson, and Karen Tongson|AUTHOR. Why Karen Carpenter Matters University of Texas Press, 2019.
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Grouped Work ID | 16904325-3a23-9ae1-a4b3-d91ed35018f1-eng |
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Full title | why karen carpenter matters |
Author | tongson karen |
Grouping Category | book |
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