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Hall, John A., 1949–

The importance of being civil : the struggle for political decency / John A. Hall.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-691-15326-1 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Social ethics. 2. Civil society. I. Title.

HM665.H35 2013

303.3’72—dc23      2012036315

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