Elites and Democratic Consolidation in Latin America and Southern Europe
Inbunden, Engelska, 1991
Av John Higley, Richard Gunther, Austin) Higley, John (University of Texas, Richard (Ohio State University) Gunther
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum1991-11-29
- Mått163 x 242 x 25 mm
- Vikt656 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor372
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- ISBN9780521413749