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The Cost of Comfort (Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy)
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The Cost of Comfort (Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy) by John Lachs reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2004 • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers • 256 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2004 • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers • 256 pages • ISBN 9780847688463.
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Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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The likely reading experience leans toward a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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