The Keys to Democracy: Sortition as a New Model for Citizen Power
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Maurice Pope., & Maurice Pope|AUTHOR. (2023). The Keys to Democracy: Sortition as a New Model for Citizen Power . Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Maurice Pope and Maurice Pope|AUTHOR. 2023. The Keys to Democracy: Sortition As a New Model for Citizen Power. Andrews UK.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Maurice Pope, and Maurice Pope|AUTHOR. The Keys to Democracy: Sortition As a New Model for Citizen Power Andrews UK, 2023.
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Full title | keys to democracy sortition as a new model for citizen power |
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