Education for Democracy: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers

ISBN-10
0757528031
ISBN-13
9780757528033
Series
Education for Democracy
Pages
692
Language
English
Published
2006-01-26
Authors
Richard M. Battistoni, Benjamin R. Barber, Gershon and Carol Kekst Professor of Civil Society and the Wilson H Elkins Professor at the Maryland School of Public Affairs Benjamin R Barber

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