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Book Title: Understanding American Political Parties: Democratic Ideals,...
Number of Pages: 136 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Understanding American Political Parties : Democratic Ideals, Political Uncertainty, and Strategic Positioning
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: General, Political Process / Political Parties
Item Height: 0.4 in
Item Weight: 7.2 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Political Science
Author: Jeffrey M. Stonecash
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
