Summary, Analysis & Review of Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures
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IRB, 2016.
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English
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9781683785316
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Various Authors., & Various Authors|AUTHOR. (2016). Summary, Analysis & Review of Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures . IRB.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Authors and Various Authors|AUTHOR. 2016. Summary, Analysis & Review of Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures. IRB.
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