Keepers of the Flame: Understanding Amnesty International
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Stephen Hopgood., & Stephen Hopgood|AUTHOR. (2013). Keepers of the Flame: Understanding Amnesty International . Cornell University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stephen Hopgood and Stephen Hopgood|AUTHOR. 2013. Keepers of the Flame: Understanding Amnesty International. Cornell University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stephen Hopgood and Stephen Hopgood|AUTHOR. Keepers of the Flame: Understanding Amnesty International Cornell University Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stephen Hopgood, and Stephen Hopgood|AUTHOR. Keepers of the Flame: Understanding Amnesty International Cornell University Press, 2013.
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Full title | keepers of the flame understanding amnesty international |
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