Dune and Philosophy: Weirding Way of the Mentat
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Jeffery Nicholas., & Jeffery Nicholas|AUTHOR. (2011). Dune and Philosophy: Weirding Way of the Mentat . Open Court.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jeffery Nicholas and Jeffery Nicholas|AUTHOR. 2011. Dune and Philosophy: Weirding Way of the Mentat. Open Court.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jeffery Nicholas and Jeffery Nicholas|AUTHOR. Dune and Philosophy: Weirding Way of the Mentat Open Court, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jeffery Nicholas, and Jeffery Nicholas|AUTHOR. Dune and Philosophy: Weirding Way of the Mentat Open Court, 2011.
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Full title | dune and philosophy weirding way of the mentat |
Author | nicholas jeffery |
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