Achieving Workers' Rights in the Global Economy
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Various Authors., & Various Authors|AUTHOR. (2016). Achieving Workers' Rights in the Global Economy . Cornell University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Authors and Various Authors|AUTHOR. 2016. Achieving Workers' Rights in the Global Economy. Cornell University Press.
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