An Idea Whose Time Has Come
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Published
Henry Holt and Co., 2014.
Language
English
ISBN
9780805096736
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Todd S. Purdum., & Todd S. Purdum|AUTHOR. (2014). An Idea Whose Time Has Come . Henry Holt and Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Todd S. Purdum and Todd S. Purdum|AUTHOR. 2014. An Idea Whose Time Has Come. Henry Holt and Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Todd S. Purdum and Todd S. Purdum|AUTHOR. An Idea Whose Time Has Come Henry Holt and Co, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Todd S. Purdum, and Todd S. Purdum|AUTHOR. An Idea Whose Time Has Come Henry Holt and Co., 2014.
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Grouped Work ID | 7c65b365-d091-d9eb-7ab6-3509c8b0a6d8-eng |
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Full title | idea whose time has come |
Author | purdum todd s |
Grouping Category | book |
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