Pelicans ISBN 0 14 02.2446 7 - Australia: A Client State

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First published by Penguin Books Australia, 1982

Copyright © G. J. Crough and E. L. Wheelwright, 1982

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Wheelwright, E. L. (Edward Lawrence). Australia: a client state

ISBN 0 14 022446 7.

1. 1. International business enterprises.
2. Australia - Economic conditions - 1976-.

9. Crough, G. J. (Gregory John), 1953-.

2. Title.

330.994’063