HERD IMMUNITY
Charles François (2004). HERD IMMUNITY. International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1515.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1515 ▶ |
| Object type | Human sciences, Methodology or model |
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