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Uncertainty and Quality in Science for Policy (1990)

Contributor(s): Funtowicz, S O (Author), Ravetz, J R (Author)

ISBN: 9780792307990

Publisher: Springer

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Pub Date: October 31, 1990

Dewey: 300.1

LCCN: 90-38778

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Maps

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.73" H x 9.60" L x 6.34" W ( 1.20 lbs) 231 pages

Series: Theory and Decision Library A:

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