Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age
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Book Information
| Publisher: | Penguin Press |
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| Publish Date: | 06/10/2010 |
| Pages: | 242 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781594202537 |
| ISBN-10: | 1594202532 |
| Language: | Eng |
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