The following new discussion papers can be found on the Signs of the Times
website, http://www.signsofthetimes.org.uk
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'An Englishman's Home...': Reflections on the Tony Martin case
by Anita Biressi and Heather Nunn
Anita Biressi and Heather Nunn consider the concepts of home and nation in
reaction to the Tony Martin case in England.
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Europa Felix
by Franco Berardi
Translated by Tiziana Terranova
Franco Bernardi remembers Felix Guattari's intervention for a European
radical movement and considers its relevance today.
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Resistance Matters
by Mark Perryman
As the mobilisation builds for the Florence European Social Forum, Mark
Perryman considers the breadth and depth of the anti-capitalist movement in
Britain.
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Italy's New Opposition
by Geoff Andrews
Geoff Andrews of the Open University discusses the political context for
Italy's hosting the first European Social Forum.
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Also...
Forthcoming event:
MONDAY OCTOBER 28th
NEW WAR ORDER: THE USA AND GLOBAL POWER
After 1989 neoliberalism declared Œthe end of history'. After September 11
the USA decided that it would declare Œwar on terrorism¹. Is this the
beginning of a new imperial order where might is good, resistance and
difference outlawed, and where does this leave the USA in global models of
political, economic and cultural power?
Speakers opening the seminar will be:
* Ziauddin Sardar, co-author ŒWhy do People Hate America¹
* Peter Gowan, author ŒThe Global Gamble: Washington¹s bid for World
Dominance¹
* Robert Brenner, author of New Left Review Issue 229 ŒThe Economics of
Global Turbulence: A Special Report on the World Economy, 1950-98¹
The Union Tavern,52 Lloyd Baker Street, London WC1 at 7.30pm. Free.
There's no need to book in advance but do try to arrive in good time as
space will be limited and demand is high. For more information email
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