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Understanding the Nature of Poverty in Urban America

Understanding the Nature of Poverty in Urban America

Understanding the Nature of Poverty in Urban America

James Jennings

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Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
1994
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Pobreza y desempleo
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9780275949846
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