The "Other" Psychology of Julian Jaynes: Ancient Languages, Sacred Visions, and Forgotten Mentalities
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Brian J. McVeigh., & Brian J. McVeigh|AUTHOR. (2018). The "Other" Psychology of Julian Jaynes: Ancient Languages, Sacred Visions, and Forgotten Mentalities . Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brian J. McVeigh and Brian J. McVeigh|AUTHOR. 2018. The "Other" Psychology of Julian Jaynes: Ancient Languages, Sacred Visions, and Forgotten Mentalities. Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brian J. McVeigh and Brian J. McVeigh|AUTHOR. The "Other" Psychology of Julian Jaynes: Ancient Languages, Sacred Visions, and Forgotten Mentalities Andrews UK, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brian J. McVeigh, and Brian J. McVeigh|AUTHOR. The "Other" Psychology of Julian Jaynes: Ancient Languages, Sacred Visions, and Forgotten Mentalities Andrews UK, 2018.
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