Library Literature in English-Speaking West Africa; Its Achievements, Problems and Prospects.

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Main Author:	Nyarko, K.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	1979
Subjects:	African Literature Developing Nations Development Futures (of Society) History Libraries Library Science Periodicals Publishing Industry
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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