The Magic of the State

The Magic of the State
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 0415917913
ISBN-13 : 9780415917919
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Book Synopsis The Magic of the State by : Michael T. Taussig

Download or read book The Magic of the State written by Michael T. Taussig and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


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