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Personal Decisions in the Public Square

Personal Decisions in the Public Square

Robert A. Stebbins

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2009
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Sociología de la familia y las relaciones sociales
ISBN:
9781412808262

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This work looks into how, why, and when people pursue things in life that they desire, those that make their existence attractive and worth living

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