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Volumn 25, Issue 3, 1995, Pages 403-436

From Fax to Facts: Communication in the Cold Fusion Saga

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EID: 84970759675     PISSN: 03063127     EISSN: 14603659     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/030631295025003001     Document Type: Article
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