aaron r. started reading The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down …
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Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down …

Few works of political and cultural theory have been as enduringly provocative as Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle. From …

Malatesta began writing the series of dialogues that make up At the Café: Conversations on Anarchism in March 1897, while …
Malatesta is a very approachable writer and here he has written about anarchism from a curious and critical mind.
This short text looks at the fundamental questions and concerns about anarchism.
The characters ask interesting questions and dissect the topic, which allows Malatesta to write about essential theory.
Naturally, a bit dated in terms of strands such as sexuality and the environment, this still acts as an interesting primer.

Malatesta began writing the series of dialogues that make up At the Café: Conversations on Anarchism in March 1897, while …

By the world-renowned novelist, playwright, critic, and author of Wizard of the Crow, an evocative and affecting memoir of childhood.Ngugi …

In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite singing …
A wonderful, compelling first-contact story that deals with religious themes. An interesting intersection.
Got a bit tired with the banter between the characters at certain points. Though I felt they were well written, lovable, and admirable.
Really loved the linguistics and anthropology influences and discussions. The author was an anthropologist, after all.
Very good read.

In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite singing …

A fantastic collection of essays by an eclectic author.
Benjamin has a great writing style that is both multi-disciplinary and at times playful.
His essays are ripe with a multi-layered analysis of literature, history, politics, and art that leave you hungry for more.

The "author and his colleagues at the investigative website, The Intercept, expose stunning new details about America's secret assassination policy."--NoveList.
A fascinating and insightful collection of articles and original reporting from The Intercept on the (primarily) Obama administration's drone war on Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and so on.
Due to the nature of this collection, there is quite a bit of repetition of terms and information.
The book is well-designed with a striking color-and-design scheme. Also included are numerous visual slides that provide extra information and context. I appreciated the glossary, as there are a number of military-specific terminology.
A fascinating and insightful collection of articles and original reporting from The Intercept on the (primarily) Obama administration's drone war on Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and so on.
Due to the nature of this collection, there is quite a bit of repetition of terms and information.
The book is well-designed with a striking color-and-design scheme. Also included are numerous visual slides that provide extra information and context. I appreciated the glossary, as there are a number of military-specific terminology.

The "author and his colleagues at the investigative website, The Intercept, expose stunning new details about America's secret assassination policy."--NoveList.