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Democracy's Children: Intellectuals and the Rise of Cultural Politics

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Author: John Mcgowan

Publication Name: Democracy's Children : Intellectuals and the Rise of Cultural Politics

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Language: English

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Publication Year: 2018

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Item Weight: 16 Oz

Number of Pages: 262 Pages

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