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Profits Over People: Neoliberalism and the Global OrderProfits Over People: Neoliberalism and the Global Order by Noam Chomsky
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Contains excellent essays on the 'new economic order'.
Essential Classics in Politics: Noam ChomskyEssential Classics in Politics: Noam Chomsky by Noam Chomsky
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Seven complete books on one CD-Rom.
9-11 (Seven Stories' Open Media)9-11 (Seven Stories' Open Media) by Noam Chomsky
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Based upon a series of interviews following the terrorist atrocities of september 11th.
Captive State: The Corporate Takeover of BritainCaptive State: The Corporate Takeover of Britain by George Monbiot
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Investigative journalism, uncovering Britain's democratic deficit.
Propaganda and Control...Propaganda and Control... by Noam Chomsky
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Contains 2 CDs. The first consists of a lecture by Chomsky, the second is of a Q and A session.
Cruel Britannia: Reports on the Sinister and the PreposterousCruel Britannia: Reports on the Sinister and the Preposterous by Nick Cohen
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An excellent collection of articles by the Observer journalist.
War Plan Iraq: 10 Reasons Against War with IraqWar Plan Iraq: 10 Reasons Against War with Iraq by Milan Rai
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An in-depth exposition of the case against an assault upon Iraq. Draws upon an impressive array of documented sources.
Pity the Nation: Lebanon at WarPity the Nation: Lebanon at War by Robert Fisk
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An updated edition of Robert Fisk's masterpiece. Fisk is probably Britain's best foreign correspondant, now working for the Independent.
Salvador--Special Edition [DVD] [1985]Salvador--Special Edition [DVD] [1985]
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Harrowing and moving film, based in El Salvador. Exposes the hypocrisy of US foreign policy. DVD includes commentary and documentary too.
Defending Animal RightsDefending Animal Rights by Tom Regan
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Good collection of essays by the world's foremost animal rights philosopher. However, one can only wish that the chapter on 'Animal Rights Violence' took a more explicitly nonviolent stance.
Love in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social ChangeLove in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social Change by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Writings on nonviolence. Thich Nhat Hanh is an activist monk from the Buddhist tradition.
Voices for Peace: An AnthologyVoices for Peace: An Anthology
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Essays and poems written in response to the bombing of Afghanistan. Contributers include Terry Waite and Ben Okri.
War is Peace (Spokesman)War is Peace (Spokesman) by Arundhati Roy
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Anti-war essays by Noam Chomsky, Arundharti Roy, Harold Pinter et al.
All of One Peace: Essays on NonviolenceAll of One Peace: Essays on Nonviolence by Colman McCarthy
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Articles by the former Washington Post columnist. Applies a 'consistent ethic of nonviolence' to issues such as war, the death penalty and abortion.
Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass MediaManufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward S. Herman
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Ground-breaking analysis.
Terrorism and WarTerrorism and War by Howard Zinn
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Based upon a series of interviews following September 11th.
Animal Rights: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)Animal Rights: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by David DeGrazia
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An excellent primer.
The New Rulers of the WorldThe New Rulers of the World by John Pilger
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Contains 4 lengthy essays, covering the following topics: Indonesia, Globalization, Iraq and the plight of the Aborigines. Updated edition.
Power and Terror: Post 9-11 Talks and InterviewsPower and Terror: Post 9-11 Talks and Interviews by Noam Chomsky
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Topical interviews and essays. Very readable.
Saddam Hussein: An American ObsessionSaddam Hussein: An American Obsession by Andrew Cockburn
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Updated edition, and next on my reading list. Patrick Cockburn's reports in the Independent are excellent.
World Orders, Old and NewWorld Orders, Old and New by Noam Chomsky
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Has the West's agenda changed since the end of the Cold War? Or are there simply new pretexts and justifications?
Pirates and Emperors, Old and New: International Terrorism in the Real WorldPirates and Emperors, Old and New: International Terrorism in the Real World by Noam Chomsky
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Another book on my 'to read' pile. Updated edition; includes chapters dealing with September 11 and the aftermath.
The Web of Deceit: Britain's Real Role in the WorldThe Web of Deceit: Britain's Real Role in the World by Mark Curtis
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From the synopsis: 'This book describes the staggering gulf that has arisen between New Labour's professed commitment to upholding ethical values and the reality of current policies'.