Failed States: The Abuse of Power and The Assault on Democracy
by CHOMSKY, Noam
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Metropolitan Books / Henry Holt, 2006. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo; black and orange paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; 311, [3]pp. Spine ends gently nudged, else Fine in a Near Fine, unclipped dustjacket, with light wear to extremities. Chomsky's study of failed states around the globe, "those that are unable or unwilling to protect their citizens from violence and perhaps even destruction and regard themselves as beyond the reach of domestic or international law" (from front flap).
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- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32268
- Title
- Failed States: The Abuse of Power and The Assault on Democracy
- Author
- CHOMSKY, Noam
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Metropolitan Books / Henry Holt
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
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About the Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books
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Winchester, Virginia
About Lorne Bair Rare Books
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