Activating the Common Good
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English
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9781523005987
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Peter Block., & Peter Block|AUTHOR. (2023). Activating the Common Good . Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Block and Peter Block|AUTHOR. 2023. Activating the Common Good. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Block and Peter Block|AUTHOR. Activating the Common Good Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peter Block, and Peter Block|AUTHOR. Activating the Common Good Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023.
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Full title | activating the common good |
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