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The Air Force integrates, 1945-1964 : special studies / / by Alan L. Gropman
| The Air Force integrates, 1945-1964 : special studies / / by Alan L. Gropman |
| Autore | Gropman Alan L. <1938-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified] : , : Barakaldo Books, , [2020] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (347 pages) |
| Disciplina | 358.4008996073 |
| Soggetto topico | Sociology, Military - United States - History - 20th century |
| ISBN | 1-83974-607-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910693868603321 |
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| [Place of publication not identified] : , : Barakaldo Books, , [2020] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Global Strategic Assessment 2009 : America's Security Role in a Changing World
| Global Strategic Assessment 2009 : America's Security Role in a Changing World |
| Autore | Cronin Patrick M |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (957 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | U.S.) |
| Soggetto topico | National security - United States |
| ISBN | 1-83974-741-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Section I-Adapting to Eight Global Challenges -- Chapter 1-The Global Redistribution of Economic Power -- What Is Economic Power? -- Peering into the Abyss: Implications of the Global Financial Crisis -- The Rise of the Rest -- Brave New World -- Economic Security -- Protectionism -- Chapter 2-Political Flux in a Nonpolar World -- A Nonpolar World? -- International Cooperation in an Era of Transnational Threats -- The Normative Shift: Sovereignty versus intervention -- The Fate of a Faith -- Islamism and the Crisis of Governance -- Rapid Increases in Food Prices -- Chapter 3-The Impact of the Information Revolution -- The Information Environment -- Al Qaeda, Its Sympathizers, and the Internet -- Understanding Cyber Attacks -- New Threats, New Responses -- New Threats -- New Strategies -- Technology and the Changing Character of War -- The Use of Space in Global Communications -- Contributors -- Chapter 4-Energy and Environmental Insecurity -- The Emerging International Energy Security System -- European Energy: Security in Coordination -- Recent Trends in the Changing Energy Landscape -- Energy and Central Asia -- Climate Change -- Water Security -- The Department of Defense: Trailblazing New Energy Infrastructure and Fuels -- Chapter 5-Fragile States and Ungoverned Spaces -- A Squeeze Play on Sovereignty? -- Ungoverned Areas: Who's in Charge? -- Migration: A Symptom of Conflict...or a Cause? -- Pandemics: State Fragility's Most Telling Gap? -- State Failure: Devising Effective Responses -- Complex Contingencies: Can They Restore Governance? -- Chapter 6-Transnational Movements and Terrorism -- Assessing the Salafi Jihadist Movement -- The View from the Muslim World -- The Mind of the Terrorist -- Preventing Catastrophic Terrorism.
Evolving Threats: Terror Groups, Gangs, and Networks -- Chapter 7-The Changing Character of War -- The Challenge of Hybrid Warfare -- Counterinsurgency Warfare -- Humanitarian Issues in Conflict Zones -- The Changing Nature of Maritime Conflict -- Airpower in a Nutshell -- Changing and Enduring Aspects of Conflict -- Contributors -- Chapter 8-The Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction -- Problems of WMD Proliferation -- International Net Assessment for the Second Nuclear Age -- Homeland Security and Defense -- Proliferation and the Militarization of Space -- Preventing Nuclear Proliferation: An Overview -- Section II-Assessing Complex Regional Trends -- Chapter 9-The Greater Middle East -- The Greater Middle East: Strategic Change -- The Gulf Cooperation Council: Avoiding Risk, Seeking Opportunity -- Israel and the Arabs: The Price of Peace -- Syria: Stabilizer or Spoiler? -- The Challenge of Political Reform -- Kuwait: Democratic Vanguard or the Next Islamic Republic? -- Islamists: Why They Won't Go Away -- Elements of a New U.S. Strategy -- The Strait of Hormuz, Iran, and the Risk: A Fact Box -- Turkey Faces East -- Chapter 10-South Asia -- Afghanistan: The Quest for Stability and Legitimacy -- Afghanistan: The Challenge of Narcotics -- Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan: An Enduring Innovation -- Pakistan: Moving Away from the Brink -- Twenty-first Century Pashtuns: Change amid Continuity -- India: The Confounding Power -- Long-term Trends -- Chapter 11-Russia/Eurasia -- Paradigm Shift: Dealing with Russia after 08/08/08 -- A Promising Start -- Russia and Arms Control -- The Russian Far Eastern Energy Complex and Russia's Re-emergence in East Asia -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: The Lowest Common Denominator -- Chapter 12-East and Southeast Asia -- Managing Strategic Competition with China. The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Managing Expectations -- The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Key Documents -- The U.S.-ROK Alliance: Building a Mature Partnership -- North Korea: Choices for the New Administration -- Reengaging with Southeast Asia and ASEAN -- Chapter 13-Europe -- Rethinking Euroatlantic Security Structures -- Europe: A Normative Superpower? -- European Strength in an Unpredictable World -- Balkan Challenges -- Turkey at a Crossroads -- European Counter-radicalization Strategy -- Chapter 14-Africa -- The Seven Africas -- America's Security Role: The Horn of Africa -- Persistent Conflicts -- Sudan and the Threat of Civil War -- Counterterrorism in Africa -- Challenge of African Development -- Chapter 15-The Americas -- A Complex Regional Setting -- Engaging a Rising Brazil -- Emerging Subregional Solidarity -- Emerging Global and Transnational Security Challenges -- The Cuba Challenge: The Next 4 to 8 Years -- Securing the Three Borders -- Working with Mexico -- Responding to the Region's Challenges and Opportunities -- Section III-Recalibrating American Power -- Chapter 16-American Contribution to Global Security -- Balancing Leadership and Sustainability -- America-Accidental Superpower? -- Deterrence and Defense -- Ending Conflict and Promoting Stability -- Iraq Endgame: Internal and Regional Stability -- Darfur: A Complex Conflict -- Contributors -- Chapter 17-Alternative Force Structures and Resource Constraints -- Force Structure Implications of Hybrid Warfare -- Outlines of a Post-Iraq Army -- A New Competitive Strategy for Enduring Naval Superiority -- Table 2. U.S. Navy 313-ship Plan -- The Marines: From a Force in Readiness to a Force Engaged -- Critical Decisions for the Air Force -- Military Manpower and Personnel Issues -- Integration initiatives in the Air Force -- Defense Budgets: Past and Future. Making Tough Choices on Priorities and Risk -- Contributors -- Chapter 18-National Security Reform and the Security Environment -- The Three Pillars of Reform -- Refining Jointness -- The Evolution of U.S. Southern Command -- Twenty-first Century Diplomacy -- Strategic Leadership -- Educating National Security Professionals -- The Importance of Stability Operations -- Intelligence Reform -- Challenges for Intelligence -- Improving Homeland Resilience -- Contributors -- Chapter 19-Cooperation with Allies and Coalition Partners -- Multilateralism -- Enhancing Cooperation among the Atlantic Allies -- East Asia and the Pacific: Transforming Alliances -- Strengthening Middle East Partnerships -- Economic Development and Conflict Management: Priorities for the Future -- Stabilizing Fragile States -- Rethinking Security Assistance -- Living with Coalitions -- Chapter 20-Competitive Strategies for U.S. Engagement -- Restoring American Leadership through Smart Power -- Cold War Myths and Realities -- War of Ideas -- Thinking Strategically about al Qaeda -- Information Operations to Counter Terrorism and Rogue States -- Implementing Complex Operations -- Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership -- Contributors -- Acknowledgments. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Global Strategic Assessment 2009 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910702982603321 |
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Cronin Patrick M
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| Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Guide to the Study and Use of Military History
| Guide to the Study and Use of Military History |
| Autore | Jessup Jr John E |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (478 pages) |
| Disciplina | 973.072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CoakleyRobert W |
| Soggetto topico |
United States--Historiography
United States--History, Military United States. Army |
| ISBN |
9781839747458
1839747455 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Department of the Army Historical Advisory Committee (as of May 1978) -- Center of Military History-Brig.-Gen. James L. Collins, Jr., Chief of Military History -- Foreword -- Preface -- ONE - MILITARY HISTORY, ITS NATURE AND USE -- Chapter 1 - The Nature of History-Maurice Matloff -- History and the Historian -- How History Is Written -- The Utility of History -- Changing Fashions in Historical Interpretation -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 - A Perspective on Military History-Col. Thomas E. Griess -- The Scope of Military History -- The Value of Military History -- Select Bibliography -- Chapter 3 - An Approach to The Study Of Military History-Lt.-Col. John F. Votaw -- Essentials of a Study Program -- The Mechanics of Study -- Select Bibliography -- TWO - BIBLIOGRAPHICAL GUIDE -- Chapter 4 - The Great Military Historians and Philosophers-Jay Luvaas -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5 - Military History to the End of the Eighteenth Century-Theodore Ropp -- General Works -- Primitive War and the First Civilizations -- The Classical Iron Age Empires -- The Middle Ages -- The Early Modern Era -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6 - World Military History, 1786-1945-Jeffrey J. Clarke -- The Age of European Revolution, 1789-1850 -- The Rise of Nation-States, 1850-1914 -- The Great European War, 1914-1918 -- World War II and the Decline of Europe, 1919-1945 -- Asia and the West, 1800-1945 -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7 - American Military History: The Early Period, 1607-1815-Robert W. Coakley -- The Colonial Experience -- The American Revolution -- The Early National Period -- Bibliography: General -- Bibliography: 1607-1815 -- Chapter 8 - American Military History: The Middle Years, 1815-1916-Richard J. Sommers -- 1815-1846 -- Wars With Mexico, 1836-1848 -- 1848-1860 -- The Civil War, 1861-1865 -- 1865-1898.
Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection, 1898-1907 -- 1900-1916 -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9 - The United States and the Two World Wars-Charles B. MacDonald -- World War I -- World War II -- Bibliography: World War I -- Bibliography: World War II -- Chapter 10 - The United States and the World Military Scene Since 1945-Robert W. Coakley and Charles B. MacDonald -- Occupation -- The Cold War -- New Military Philosophies -- American Defense Organization and Policy -- NATO -- The World of Limited and Revolutionary War -- The Korean War -- The War in Vietnam -- Military Sociology and the Social Impact of the Military -- Bibliography -- THREE - ARMY PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND USES -- Chapter 11 - A Century of Army Historical Work-Col. John E. Jessup. Jr. and Robert W. Coakley -- The Historical Program During World War II -- The U.S. Army in World War II Series -- Other Historical Activities -- The Korean War and After -- The Reorganization of 1962-63 -- Later Changes, MHI and CMH -- The Program for the War in Vietnam -- Army History Today -- Chapter 12 - The U.S. Army Military History Institute-Col. James B. Agnew and B. Franklin Cooling -- Services and Facilities -- A Sample of the Holdings -- An Institution in Transition -- Chapter 13 - The Military History Detachment in the Field-Richard A. Hunt -- World War II -- Korea -- Vietnam -- Bibliography -- Chapter 14 - The Army Art Program-Marian R. McNaughton -- Establishment of the Army Combat Art Program -- Present Holdings and Program -- Use of the Collection -- Bibliography -- Chapter 15 - Military Museums and Collections-Joseph H. Ewing -- Museums Maintained by the Armed Forces -- Museums Maintained by Federal Civil Agencies -- Museums Maintained by Other Agencies -- Use of Military Museums and Collections -- Military Historic Sites -- Chapter 16 - The Place of Unit History-Stanley R. Connor. Bibliography -- Chapter 17 - Military History in the Army School System-Brooks E. Kleber, Col. Roy K. Flint, and Charles S. Hall -- United States Military Academy -- Reserve Officer Training Program -- Branch Service Schools -- The Command and General Staff College -- The Army War College -- Chapter 18 - The Use of Military History in Staff Work-Walter G. Hermes -- Chapter 19 - Military History and Army Records-Vincent H. Demma -- Army Records Management -- Vietnam Records -- Headquarters Files -- Selecting and Preserving Historical Sources -- Automatic Data Processing -- Bibliography -- Chapter 20 - Writing for Official and Unofficial Publication-Joseph R. Friedman -- Selected Bibliography -- FOUR - HISTORY OUTSIDE THE U.S. ARMY -- Chapter 21 - Military History in the Department of Defense-Romana Danysh -- The Office of the Secretary of Defense -- The Joint Chiefs of Staff -- The Air Force -- The Navy -- The Marine Corps -- The Coast Guard -- Bibliography: General -- Bibliography: Air Force -- Bibliography: Navy -- Bibliography: Marine Corps -- Bibliography: Coast Guard -- Chapter 22 - Official Programs Abroad-Alfred M. Beck -- Germany -- France -- Great Britain -- Commonwealth Countries -- Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union -- China -- Japan -- Smaller Powers -- Bibliography -- Chapter 23 - Military History and the Academic World-Ronald H. Spector -- Bibliography -- Appendix A-Reference Works: A Select List -- Thomas E. Kelly, III -- Bibliographies and Guides: General -- Bibliographies and Guides: Military -- Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and General References -- Encyclopedias, etc.: Military -- Historical Atlases: General -- Atlases: Military -- Appendix B-Historical Journals and Societies -- Thomas E. Kelly, III -- History, Published in United States -- History, Published Abroad in English -- Military History. Service and Service Related Journals -- Journals Publishing Some History. |
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| Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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M. I. A. : accounting for the missing in Southeast Asia / / by Paul D. Mather
| M. I. A. : accounting for the missing in Southeast Asia / / by Paul D. Mather |
| Autore | Mather Paul D. <1938-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified] : , : Barakaldo Books, , [2020] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (178 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Disciplina | 959.70437 |
| Soggetto topico |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Missing in action - United States
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons Prisoners of war - United States Prisoners of war - Indochina |
| ISBN | 1-83974-624-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910708490403321 |
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Mather Paul D. <1938->
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| [Place of publication not identified] : , : Barakaldo Books, , [2020] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam : High Mobility and Standdown 1969
| U.S. Marines in Vietnam : High Mobility and Standdown 1969 |
| Autore | Smith Charles R (Charles Richard), <1943-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (672 pages) |
| Disciplina | 359.9 |
| Collana | Marine Corps Vietnam Series |
| Soggetto topico | Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Campaigns |
| ISBN | 1-83974-762-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ERRATUM -- Foreword -- Preface -- Maps, Charts, and Tables -- PART I-THE CONTINUING WAR -- CHAPTER 1-Planning the Campaign -- I Corps Order of Battle -- Strategy: A Re-evaluation of Priorities -- I Corps Planning -- CHAPTER 2-Mountain Warfare -- Northern I Corps -- Off Balance -- From the Cua Viet, South -- CHAPTER 3-The Spring Offensive Pre-empted -- Strike into the Da Krong -- A Phased Operation -- Phase I -- Backyard Cleanup -- CHAPTER 4-The Raid into Laos -- Across the Da Krong -- The NVA Retaliates -- Ambush Along 922 -- Heavy Fighting -- Back Into Laos -- Persistent Problems -- Phased Retraction -- Laos: Repercussions -- CHAPTER 5-The Quang Tri Border Areas -- No Change in Tactics -- The DMZ Front -- Brigade Mauls 27th -- The 9th Battles the 36th -- The Vietnam Salient -- Apache Snow -- Central DMZ Battles -- Eastern Quang Tri and Thua Thien -- PART II-SOUTHERN I CORPS BATTLEGROUND -- CHAPTER 6-Destruction of Base Area 112 -- Defense of Da Nang -- Attack into 112 -- "A Little Urban Renewal" -- Americal's TAOI -- CHAPTER 7-The Battle for Quang Nam Continues -- Rockets Equal Operations -- Operation Oklahoma Hills -- 5th Marines and the Arizona -- Securing the Southern and Northern Approaches -- Americal Battleground -- PART III-THE THIRD'S FINAL MONTHS -- CHAPTER 8-Redeployment: The First Phase -- Keystone Eagle -- "A Turning Point" -- CHAPTER 9-'A Strange War Indeed' -- Company Patrol Operations -- Idaho Canyon -- "A Significant Step" -- Specter of Anarchy -- CHAPTER 10-'A Difficult Phase' -- Maintaining a Protective Barrier -- "You Shouldered Us" -- The Brigade Takes Over -- PART IV-QUANG NAM: THE YEAR'S FINAL BATTLES -- CHAPTER 11-Go Noi and the Arizona -- Vital Area Security -- Pipestone Canyon: The Destruction of Go Noi Island -- 1st Marines: Protecting the Southern Flank -- The Arizona.
CHAPTER 12-Da Nang and the Que Son Valley -- The 7th Marines -- 26th Marines: Protecting the Northern Flank -- Quang Tin and Quang Ngai Battleground -- Results -- PART V-SUPPORTING THE TROOPS -- CHAPTER 13-Marine Air Operations -- 1st MAW Organization and Deployment -- Single Management: Relations with the Seventh Air Force -- Upgrading of Aviation Assets -- I Corps Fixed-Wing Support -- The Interdiction Campaign -- Air Control -- Helicopter Operations -- Improving Helicopter Support -- Air Defense -- Accomplishments and Costs -- CHAPTER 14-Artillery and Surveillance -- Artillery Operations -- Surveillance and Reconnaissance Activities -- CHAPTER 15-Supplying III MAF -- Force Logistic Command -- Naval Support Activity, Da Nang -- Engineer Support -- Motor Transport -- Medical Support -- Communications -- Logistics of Keystone Eagle and Keystone Cardinal -- PART VI-UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS -- CHAPTER 16-Pacification -- The National Perspective -- Pacification Planning in I Corps -- Line Unit Pacification -- Civic Action -- The Grass-Roots Campaign -- Results -- CHAPTER 17-Special Landing Force Operations -- The Strategic Reserve -- Organization and Operations -- The Fleet's Contingency Force -- CHAPTER 18-The Advisory Effort and Other Activities -- Marine Advisors and the Vietnamese Marine Corps -- 1st Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) -- U.S. Marines on the MACV Staff -- Embassy Guard Marines -- CHAPTER 19-1969: An Overview -- Appendix A-Marine Command and Staff List January-December 1969 -- Appendix B-Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations -- Appendix C-Chronology of Significant Events January-December 1969 -- Appendix D-Medal of Honor Citations 1969 -- Appendix E-List of Reviewers -- Marines -- Army -- Others -- Appendix F-Distribution of Personnel Fleet Marine Force, Pacific-(Reproduction of Status of Forces, 31 January 1969). Appendix G-Distribution of Personnel Fleet Marine Force, Pacific-(Reproduction of Status of Forces, 8 December 1969) -- NOTES. |
| Altri titoli varianti | U.S. Marines in Vietnam |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910693490603321 |
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Smith Charles R (Charles Richard), <1943->
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| Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Understanding War in Afghanistan
| Understanding War in Afghanistan |
| Autore | Collins Joseph J |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (109 pages) |
| Disciplina | 958.104/7 |
| Soggetto topico |
Afghan War, 2001-2021
Afghan War, 2001-2021 - Causes |
| ISBN |
9781839747403
1839747404 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Opening Thoughts -- Preface -- Maps -- Introduction -- 1. Land, People, and Culture -- 2. The Struggle for Independence, Modernization, and Development -- 3. The Saur "Revolution" and the Soviet-Afghan War, 1978-1989 -- 4. Civil War and Advent of the Taliban -- Civil Wars: 1992-1996 -- The Rule of the Taliban -- 5. 9/11 and the War Against the Taliban Government -- 6. Insurgency: Theory and Practice -- 7. The Second War Against the Taliban and the Struggle to Rebuild Afghanistan -- What Went Wrong in Afghanistan? -- Explaining the Lack of Progress -- 8. The Surge -- 9. A Current Assessment and Contending Options -- The International Dimension -- Options for the Future -- A Fourth Option: Reconciliation (and Its Obstacles) -- 10. Conclusion -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- About the Author -- Reviews. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910703294703321 |
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| Chicago : , : Barakaldo Books, , 2021 | ||
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The wolves of isle royale / / L. David Mech
| The wolves of isle royale / / L. David Mech |
| Autore | Mech L. David |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago, Illinois : , : Barakaldo Books, , [2020] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (260 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 599.05 |
| Collana | Fauna of the national parks of the United States. Fauna series |
| Soggetto topico | Predation (Biology) |
| ISBN | 1-83974-627-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910693868503321 |
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Mech L. David
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| Chicago, Illinois : , : Barakaldo Books, , [2020] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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