A Theory of the Trial
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Robert P. Burns., & Robert P. Burns|AUTHOR. (2001). A Theory of the Trial . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert P. Burns and Robert P. Burns|AUTHOR. 2001. A Theory of the Trial. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert P. Burns and Robert P. Burns|AUTHOR. A Theory of the Trial Princeton University Press, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Robert P. Burns, and Robert P. Burns|AUTHOR. A Theory of the Trial Princeton University Press, 2001.
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