Disorientation: Being Black in The World
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Published
Europa Editions, 2021.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781609457402
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ian Williams., & Ian Williams|AUTHOR. (2021). Disorientation: Being Black in The World . Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ian Williams and Ian Williams|AUTHOR. 2021. Disorientation: Being Black in The World. Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ian Williams and Ian Williams|AUTHOR. Disorientation: Being Black in The World Europa Editions, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ian Williams, and Ian Williams|AUTHOR. Disorientation: Being Black in The World Europa Editions, 2021.
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Grouped Work ID | 78e0d28f-ec88-e6dd-ca36-377bd175b7c5-eng |
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Full title | disorientation being black in the world |
Author | williams ian |
Grouping Category | book |
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