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Civility and Citizenship in Liberal Democratic Societies

by Edward C. Banfield. 164 pgs.

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Contributors:

   Edward C. Banfield

Publisher:

   Paragon House

Place of Publication:

  New York  

Publication Year:

  1992
Subjects:   Democracy--Congresses, Civil Rights--Congresses, Citizenship--Congresses, Liberalism--Congresses, Political Participation--Congresses
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