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    To Restore Civil Society, Start With the Library

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    • Source: New York Times
    • File Type: Opinion
    • Overview: Value of library in restoring civil society
    • Web Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/08/opinion/sunday/civil-society-library.html
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    To Restore Civil Society, Start With the Library

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    • Listing ID: 11398
    • Bias: Centre Left
    • Sub-Category: Research
    • Source: New York Times
    • File Type: Opinion
    • Overview: Value of library in restoring civil society
    • Web Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/08/opinion/sunday/civil-society-library.html
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