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Jan, Abid Ullah, 1965-

The end of democracy / Abid Ullah Jan.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-9733687-0-5

1. Democracy. 2. Democracy—Islamic countries. 3. Islam and state. I. Title.

JC423.A22 2003 321.8’0917’671 C2003-905735-6

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