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A Shield in Space? Technology, Politics, and the Strategic Defense Initiative. Herbert F. York

Author: Herbert F. York
Published Date: 01 Jul 1992
Publisher: University of California Press
Original Languages: English
Book Format: Hardback::424 pages
ISBN10: 0520066502
Publication City/Country: Berkerley, United States
Dimension: 157.48x 231.14x 33.02mm::748.42g

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