Gramsci on Tahrir
Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Egypt
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2016-01-20
- Mått135 x 215 x 21 mm
- Vikt363 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieReading Gramsci
- Antal sidor288
- FörlagPluto Press
- EAN9780745335575
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