Loose Canons : Notes on the Culture Wars
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Summary
Loose Canons : Notes on the Culture Wars by Henry Louis Gates is a history book that adds background to its subject. This edition is listed as 1993 • Oxford Univ Pr on Demand • 218 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780195083507
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780195083507
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