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Book Title: Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy : a Question-Based Approach
Item Length: 9.5 in
Item Height: 1.1 in
Item Width: 6.4 in
Author: Richard Schmitt
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Social, Political
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2009
Book Series: Elements of Philosophy Ser.
Genre: Philosophy
Item Weight: 21.3 Oz
Number of Pages: 1 Pages
