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# logarithmic century by Ralph Eugene Lapp

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Written in English

### Subjects:

• Consumption (Economics) -- United States.,
• Economic development.,
• Technology -- Social aspects.,
• United States -- Economic conditions -- 1971-

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Classifications The Physical Object Statement by Ralph E. Lapp. LC Classifications HC106.6 Pagination 263 p. : Number of Pages 263 Open Library OL19456645M

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