Rebuild The Dream

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Book Title: Rebuild the DREAM

Item Length: 8.4in

Item Height: 0.9in

Item Width: 5.6in

Author: Van Jones

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Political Process / General, Sociology / General, Social History, Economic Conditions, Political Process / Political Advocacy, American Government / General, Civics & Citizenship

Publisher: Public Affairs

Publication Year: 2013

Genre: Business & Economics, History, Social Science, Political Science

Item Weight: 13.2 Oz

Number of Pages: 320 Pages