Published 1996
by Suomen YK-liitto in Helsinki .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Martti Ahtisaari ... [et al.] ; edited by Kimmo Kiljunen. |
| Contributions | Ahtisaari, Martti., Kiljunen, Kimmo. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | JZ1627 .S8613 1996 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 301 p., [16] p. of plates : |
| Number of Pages | 301 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL764689M |
| ISBN 10 | 9529694180 |
| LC Control Number | 97162370 |
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