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Sociological Spectrum
Mid-South Sociological Association
Volume 4, 1984 - Issue 2-3
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Original Articles

Odum's concept of the Technicways: Some reflections on an underdeveloped sociological notion

Pages 115-142 | Received 01 Nov 1983, Accepted 30 Nov 1983, Published online: 30 Jul 2010

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