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Book Title: American Trade Unionism : Principles and Organization, Strategy and Tactics
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: International Publishers Company, Incorporated
Publication Year: 1970
Item Height: 0.8 in
Illustrator: Yes
Features: Reprint
Item Weight: 15.5 Oz
Author: William Z. Foster
Item Length: 8 in
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
