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The Revolt Against the Masses

The Revolt Against the Masses

Aaron Wildavsky

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2002
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780765809605
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The author of this stunning set of essays on politics and public policy makes crystal clear the meaning of the title

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