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Representation theory, surgery and free actions of finite groups on varieties and homotopy spheres

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The Steenrod Algebra and Its Applications: A Conference to Celebrate N.E. Steenrod's Sixtieth Birthday

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Petrie, T. (1970). Representation theory, surgery and free actions of finite groups on varieties and homotopy spheres. In: Peterson, F.P. (eds) The Steenrod Algebra and Its Applications: A Conference to Celebrate N.E. Steenrod's Sixtieth Birthday. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 168. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0058527

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