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Birth Control in China 1949-2000: Population POlicy and Demographic Development (Chinese Worlds)
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Based on the metadata we have, Birth Control in China 1949-2000: Population POlicy and Demographic Development (Chinese Worlds) by Thomas Scharping looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2002 • Curzon Pr • 406 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2002 • Curzon Pr • 406 pages • ISBN 9780700711543.
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