Wealth And Democracy: A Political History Of The American Rich

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Book Title: Wealth and Democracy : a Political History of the American Rich

Item Length: 9.2in

Item Height: 1.1in

Item Width: 6.2in

Author: Kevin Phillips

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Economic History, Corruption & Misconduct, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, History & Theory, Economic Conditions, Economics / General, United States / 21st Century, American Government / General, Public Policy / Economic Policy

Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.

Publication Year: 2003

Genre: Business & Economics, History, Social Science, Political Science

Item Weight: 17.7 Oz

Number of Pages: 496 Pages