The Common Courage Reader: Essays for an Informed Democracy

By Kevin Griffith

Book Overview

How do money and politics dominate the various media and dictate social policy? The Common Courage Reader culls the very best writings that unravel myths of benevolence and corporate altruism. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156751202X
• ISBN13: 9781567512021
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Common Courage Press
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Best Anthology for College Writers

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