Use of E-Books in an Academic and Research Environment: A Case Study from the Indian Institute of Science

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Main Authors:	Anuradha, K. T., Usha, H. S.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2006
Subjects:	Foreign Countries Case Studies Books Electronic Publishing Researchers Questionnaires Use Studies College Students College Faculty
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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