Risks of Medical Innovation
Risk Perception and Assessment in Historical Context
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2015-02-09
- Mått156 x 234 x 17 mm
- Vikt430 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieRoutledge Studies in the Social History of Medicine
- Antal sidor304
- FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
- ISBN9781138867949