Lecture review: Carl Christian von Weizsäcker, 2011, Homo Oeconomicus Adaptivus
Journal Title: Journal of Comparative Research in Anthropology and Sociology - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Authors and Affiliations
Alin Croitoru
Alin Croitoru
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