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Education, Social Status, and Health (Social Institutions and Social Change)
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Based on the metadata we have, Education, Social Status, and Health (Social Institutions and Social Change) by John Mirowsky ; Catherine E. Ross looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2003 • Transaction Pub • 250 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.
Edition on file: 2003 • Transaction Pub • 250 pages • ISBN 9780202307077.
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