Oil Producers and Consumers
Conflict or Cooperation Synthesis of an International Seminar at the Center for Mediterranean Studies, Rome, June 24 to June 28, 1974
by Robert Mabro ; Elizabeth Monroe
ISBN: 0910116873
ISBN-13: 9780910116879
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Publisher: American Universities Field Staff
Published date: 1974
Pages: 76
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OIL PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS: CONFLICT OR COOPERATION
Monroe, Elizabeth & Robert Mabro
N.Y.: American Universities Field Staff, Inc., 1974 iv + 76pp. unobtrusive lettering on front (from private library) and name inside front cover.. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Adams & Adams - Booksellers (United States)
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Oil Producers and Consumers: Conflict Or Cooperation
Monroe & Mabro
New York: American Universities Field Staff, 1974 Good. No Jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 76 pp, some soiling and staining, light wear and some bumping. otherwise in good + conditions. more of a detailed description upon request by email.. Paper Back. Good/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Douglas N. Harding Rare Books (United States)
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Oil Producers and Consumers: Conflict Or Cooperation
Monroe & Mabro
New York: American Universities Field Staff, 1974 Good. No Jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 76 pp, some soiling and staining, light wear and some bumping. otherwise in good + conditions. more of a detailed description upon request by email.. Paper Back. Good/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Douglas N. Harding Rare Books (United States)
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Monroe & Mabro
New York: American Universities Field Staff, 1974 Good. No Jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 76 pp, some soiling and staining, light wear and some bumping. otherwise in good + conditions. more of a detailed description upon request by email.. Paper Back. Good/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Douglas N. Harding Rare Books (United States)
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Monroe & Mabro
New York: American Universities Field Staff, 1974 Good. No Jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 76 pp, some soiling and staining, light wear and some bumping. otherwise in good + conditions. more of a detailed description upon request by email.. Paper Back. Good/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Douglas N. Harding Rare Books (United States)
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