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Commentary, November 1970, pp. 6-39

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    4. The Poverty of Affluence by Robert Lekachman, pp. 39-44
    5. The U.S., the Arabs & Israel by Anthony Hartley, pp. 45-50
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      1. Z (1969 Film) by Constantin Costa-Gavras
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      3. Getting Straight (1970 Film) by Richard Rush
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    3. The Liberated Woman by Midge Decter, pp. 33-44
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