Published 2004
by Routledge in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-184) and index.
| Statement | John Allen. |
| Series | American popular history & culture, American popular history and culture (Routledge (Firm)) |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PS228.H65 A45 2004 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | vii, 195 : |
| Number of Pages | 195 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3673835M |
| ISBN 10 | 0415945895 |
| LC Control Number | 2003007258 |
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