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Book Title: Understanding E-Government: Information Systems In Public Ad...
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Understanding E-Government : Information Systems in Public Administration
Publisher: Routledge
Item Height: 0.6 in
Subject: Public Relations, Public Affairs & Administration, Social Aspects / General, General
Publication Year: 2008
Item Weight: 12.8 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Vincent Homburg
Subject Area: Computers, Political Science, Business & Economics
Item Length: 9.4 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
