Category Archives: book review

The Shock Doctrine: No Conspiracy Necessary

Posted on 30 November 2008 by Graham

Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand world history of the last 50 years is Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine. Her extraordinary account begins with the exploits of one Dr. Ewan Cameron, president of the American and World Psychiatric … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Plan C

Posted on 21 November 2008 by Graham

Plan C: Community Survival Strategies for Peak oil and Climate Change Pat Murphy New Society 2008 Pat Murphy is the Executive Director of Community Solutions who produced the seminal film “The Power Of Community” which charts Cuba’s transition to a … Continue reading →

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Reinventing Collapse

Posted on 27 June 2008 by Graham

Book Review Reinventing Collapse- The Soviet Example and American Prospects Dmitry Orlov New Society 2008 When I met Bill Mollison at the International Permaculture Convergence in Croatia three years ago, all he wanted to talk about it seemed was cannibalism. … Continue reading →

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