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Book Title: Compassionate Conservatism : What It Is, What It Does, and How It Can Transform
Item Length: 8.5in
Item Height: 0.6in
Item Width: 5.5in
Author: Marvin Olasky
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Political Process / General, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, American Government / General, Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism, Religion, Politics & State
Publisher: Free Press
Publication Year: 2010
Genre: Religion, Philosophy, Political Science
Item Weight: 9.2 Oz
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
