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Book Title: The Administration Of Health Systems: Comparative Perspectiv...
Number of Pages: 462 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Administration of Health Systems : Comparative Perspectives
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2009
Subject: Public Health, Health Care Delivery, General
Item Weight: 27.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Business & Economics, Medical
Author: Mary Arnold
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback