West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State
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Mark Arax., & Mark Arax|AUTHOR. (2009). West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State . PublicAffairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark Arax and Mark Arax|AUTHOR. 2009. West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State. PublicAffairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark Arax and Mark Arax|AUTHOR. West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State PublicAffairs, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mark Arax, and Mark Arax|AUTHOR. West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State PublicAffairs, 2009.
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Full title | west of the west dreamers believers builders and killers in the golden state |
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