Political Fix: How Should We Get American Politics Back On Track?
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Kettering Foundation, 2016.
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Scott London., & Scott London|AUTHOR. (2016). Political Fix: How Should We Get American Politics Back On Track? . Kettering Foundation.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Scott London and Scott London|AUTHOR. 2016. Political Fix: How Should We Get American Politics Back On Track?. Kettering Foundation.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Scott London, and Scott London|AUTHOR. Political Fix: How Should We Get American Politics Back On Track? Kettering Foundation, 2016.
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