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Book Information
ISBN 9781422157985
Author Michael E. Porter
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Harvard Business Review Press
Publisher Harvard Business Review Press
Weight(grams) 297g
Dimensions(mm) 209mm * 139mm * 19mm