American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time
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Joshua Mitchell., & Joshua Mitchell|AUTHOR. (2020). American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time . Encounter Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joshua Mitchell and Joshua Mitchell|AUTHOR. 2020. American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time. Encounter Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joshua Mitchell and Joshua Mitchell|AUTHOR. American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time Encounter Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Joshua Mitchell, and Joshua Mitchell|AUTHOR. American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time Encounter Books, 2020.
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Full title | american awakening identity politics and other afflictions of our time |
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