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Coming of age in America: growth and acquiescence

by Edgar Z. Friedenberg

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Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Anthropology, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 301.431 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology Formerly: Social structure Life stages Childhood and child development
LCC: LB1607 .F78 — Education Theory and practice of education Theory and practice of education Secondary education. High schools

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Languages: English
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Published: 1987
Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Anthropology, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 301.431
LCC: LB1607 .F78

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