Austerity Bites: A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK
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Mary O'Hara., & Mary O'Hara|AUTHOR. (2014). Austerity Bites: A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK . Policy Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary O'Hara and Mary O'Hara|AUTHOR. 2014. Austerity Bites: A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK. Policy Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary O'Hara and Mary O'Hara|AUTHOR. Austerity Bites: A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK Policy Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mary O'Hara, and Mary O'Hara|AUTHOR. Austerity Bites: A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK Policy Press, 2014.
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Full title | austerity bites a journey to the sharp end of cuts in the uk |
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