Paradox of Professionalism
Lawyers and the Possibility of Justice
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
Av Scott L. Cummings, Los Angeles) Cummings, Scott L. (University of California
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2011-02-21
- Mått158 x 235 x 22 mm
- Vikt560 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor336
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- ISBN9780521192682