Belief and Make-Believe: Critical Reflections On The Sources Of Credulity
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George Albert Wells., & George Albert Wells|AUTHOR. (2013). Belief and Make-Believe: Critical Reflections On The Sources Of Credulity . Open Court.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Albert Wells and George Albert Wells|AUTHOR. 2013. Belief and Make-Believe: Critical Reflections On The Sources Of Credulity. Open Court.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Albert Wells and George Albert Wells|AUTHOR. Belief and Make-Believe: Critical Reflections On The Sources Of Credulity Open Court, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)George Albert Wells, and George Albert Wells|AUTHOR. Belief and Make-Believe: Critical Reflections On The Sources Of Credulity Open Court, 2013.
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Full title | belief and make believe critical reflections on the sources of credulity |
Author | wells george albert |
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