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Better Together: Restoring the American Community
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From the record on file, Better Together: Restoring the American Community by Don Cohen ; Robert D. Putnam ; Lewis M. Feldstein reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2004 • Simon & Schuster • 336 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2004 • Simon & Schuster • 336 pages • ISBN 9780743235471.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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