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Contra Contractarianism: Some Reflections on the New Institutionalism

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  • Robert H. Bates, 1988. "Contra Contractarianism: Some Reflections on the New Institutionalism," Politics & Society, , vol. 16(2-3), pages 387-401, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:polsoc:v:16:y:1988:i:2-3:p:387-401
    DOI: 10.1177/003232928801600207
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