The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa
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Henry Holt and Co., 1994.
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9781429953474
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Josh Swiller., & Josh Swiller|AUTHOR. (1994). The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa . Henry Holt and Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Josh Swiller and Josh Swiller|AUTHOR. 1994. The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa. Henry Holt and Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Josh Swiller and Josh Swiller|AUTHOR. The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa Henry Holt and Co, 1994.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Josh Swiller, and Josh Swiller|AUTHOR. The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa Henry Holt and Co., 1994.
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Full title | unheard a memoir of deafness and africa |
Author | swiller josh |
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