Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction

Edisi

First Published

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-19-878274-2

Deskripsi Fisik

xii + 497 pgs.; 23,5 cm.

Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

320 KYM c

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