The Implied Spider
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Columbia University Press, 2010.
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English
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9780231527118
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wendy Doniger., & Wendy Doniger|AUTHOR. (2010). The Implied Spider . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wendy Doniger and Wendy Doniger|AUTHOR. 2010. The Implied Spider. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wendy Doniger and Wendy Doniger|AUTHOR. The Implied Spider Columbia University Press, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wendy Doniger, and Wendy Doniger|AUTHOR. The Implied Spider Columbia University Press, 2010.
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Full title | implied spider |
Author | doniger wendy |
Grouping Category | book |
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