Eclipse of Man: Human Extinction and the Meaning of Progress
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Charles T. Rubin., & Charles T. Rubin|AUTHOR. (2014). Eclipse of Man: Human Extinction and the Meaning of Progress . Encounter Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles T. Rubin and Charles T. Rubin|AUTHOR. 2014. Eclipse of Man: Human Extinction and the Meaning of Progress. Encounter Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles T. Rubin and Charles T. Rubin|AUTHOR. Eclipse of Man: Human Extinction and the Meaning of Progress Encounter Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Charles T. Rubin, and Charles T. Rubin|AUTHOR. Eclipse of Man: Human Extinction and the Meaning of Progress Encounter Books, 2014.
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Full title | eclipse of man human extinction and the meaning of progress |
Author | rubin charles t |
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