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JOHN COX
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Contents
BibliogarnadAp chkyn owledgements 4
Introduction 5
1 MaiLni nwei t4.h d. x.e 5 10
2 MaiLni nwei t4.h B. g.4 48
3 MaiLni nwei t4.h g. 6./ .4N. c.6 77
4 ExchanVgaer iawtiit5o.h nc. x.d 6 95
5 Exchange Vwairt5ih ae .tx.id.o6 n 114
6 TheF ouPra wnAst tack 125
7 TheC hasVea riation 151
8 OtheTrr ifeosr White 163
IndoefxV ariations 188
IndoefxC ompleGtaem es 191
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Acknowledgements
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Introduction
Itnroduction
Inrtoducttoti hAoeln he iken
Diagra1m
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