Why Not Socialism?
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
G. A. Cohen., & G. A. Cohen|AUTHOR. (2009). Why Not Socialism? . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)G. A. Cohen and G. A. Cohen|AUTHOR. 2009. Why Not Socialism?. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)G. A. Cohen and G. A. Cohen|AUTHOR. Why Not Socialism? Princeton University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)G. A. Cohen, and G. A. Cohen|AUTHOR. Why Not Socialism? Princeton University Press, 2009.
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