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EDUCATION, SOCIAL STATUS, AND HEALTH
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From the record on file, EDUCATION, SOCIAL STATUS, AND HEALTH by John Mirowsky ; Catherine E. Ross reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2003 • Transaction Pub • 250 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2003 • Transaction Pub • 250 pages • ISBN 9780202307060.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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