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Trivial, non-trivial and wise machines: higher-order transformation functions in the case of the Crow tribe and Plenty Coups

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/candc-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2720-4278 | Journal ISSN: 0324-8569
Language: English
Page range: 103 - 127
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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