CONTENTS:
NEWS
1. Facebook group launched!
EVENTS
2. (talk/book signing)
‘Securing Our Survival (SOS) – The Case for a Nuclear Weapons Convention’ a talk by Bruce Kent
Saturday 7th February – 5pm
3. (talk)
‘Frantz Fanon and the continuing struggle against colonialism’ a talk by Ziauddin Sardar
Wednesday 11th February – 7pm
4. (talk and book launch)
War Resisters’ International launch their ‘Handbook for Nonviolent Campaigns’
Saturday 14th February – 6pm
5. (talk and book launch)
Campaign against Climate Change presents: ‘Too Little, Too Late: The Politics of Climate Change’ with Colin Challen MP
Wednesday 18th February – 7pm
6. (live music)
Trusty Chords Presents: Squab, Mega Games 2, PJ & Gaby
Saturday 21st February – 6-9pm
7. (talk/book signing)
The Freethought History Research Group presents: ‘Darwin, Marx and Aveling’ a talk by Terry Liddle
Saturday 28th February – 5pm
8. Forthcoming in March 2009
BOOKS
9. ‘The First Six Days: Abu Dis Memories of the Six-day War in 1967 – the Beginning of the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip’ by Nandita Dowson and Abdul Wahab Sabbah
NEWS
1. Facebook update
Due to popular demand we now have a ‘Friends of Housmans’ group on Facebook. Please follow the link below and join up!
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If you are a Facebook addict, and would like to help spread the word about Housmans by becoming an admin on the group and adding new friends, then please get in touch with Nik on nik@housmans.com
EVENTS
2. (talk/book signing)
‘Securing Our Survival (SOS) – The Case for a Nuclear Weapons Convention’ a talk by Bruce Kent
Saturday 7th February – 5pm
A Nuclear Weapons Convention would provide for the elimination of nuclear weapons in much the same way that comparable treaties have banned land mines and chemical and biological weapons, prohibiting the development, production, testing, deployment, stockpiling, transfer, threat, or use of nuclear weapons.
The recently published ‘Securing Our Survival (SOS), The Case for a Nuclear Weapons Convention’ by IPPNW, INESAP, IALANA (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation and International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms ) explores how such a convention would look and work. A summary of the publication is available here: http://www.icanw.org/files/SOSSummaryIntlFin.pdf
Veteran peace campaigner Bruce Kent, Vice-President of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), will be presenting this important document and discussing the wider politics of nuclear proliferation.
In conjunction with ICAN (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons)
www.icanw.org
3. (talk)
‘Frantz Fanon and the continuing struggle against colonialism’ a talk by Ziauddin Sardar
Wednesday 11th February – 7pm
Scholar, writer and cultural-critic Ziauddin Sardar discusses the continued relevance of Frantz Fanon, whose work has been hugely influential in the field of post-colonial studies. Sardar argues that many battles still remain to be fought with colonialism, and will be exploring how the work of Fanon is still of the utmost importance in this struggle.
Frantz Fanon
Frantz Fanon (20th July 1925 – 6th December 1961) was a psychiatrist, philosopher, revolutionary, and author from Martinique. He was enormously influential in the field of post-colonial studies and was perhaps the pre-eminent thinker of the 20th century on the issue of decolonisation and the psychopathology of colonisation.
His works have inspired anti-colonial liberation movements for more than four decades. In particular, ‘Les damnés de la terre’ was a major influence on the work of revolutionary leaders such as Ali Shariati in Iran, Steve Biko in South Africa, Malcolm X in the United States and Ernesto Che Guevara in Cuba. Of these only Guevara was primarily concerned with Fanon’s theories on violence; for Shariati and Biko the main interest in Fanon was ‘the new man’ and ‘black consciousness’ respectively. Fanon’s influence extended to the liberation movements of the Palestinians, the Tamils, African Americans and others. More recently, radical South African people’s movements have been influenced by Fanon’s work.
Ziauddin Sardar
Ziauddin Sardar has written or edited 45 books over a period of 30 years, many with his long-time co-author Merryl Wyn Davies. Recent titles include Balti Britain: a Journey Through the British Asian Experience (Granta, 2008); and How Do You Know: Reading Ziauddin Sardar on Islam, Science and Cultural Relations (Pluto, 2006).
‘There is a two-word answer to the charge that Muslims who remain serious about faith have failed to engage with the science, culture and politics of the contemporary world. The words are Ziauddin Sardar.’ The Independent
4. (talk and book launch)
War Resisters’ International launch their
‘Handbook for Nonviolent Campaigns’
Saturday 14th February – 6pm
War Resisters’ International launch their ‘Handbook for Nonviolent Campaigns’ – an invaluable resource for campaigners and activists. A range of guest speakers will be discussing nonviolent strategies and campaign tactics.
This handbook shares what people have already developed in different contexts. It includes sections on:
– developing strategic nonviolent campaigns
– preparing for effective nonviolent actions (complete with checklist)
– exercises for working in nonviolence (including group dynamics and gender issues)
– stories and strategies both showing the use of nonviolent organising tools in specific settings and describing global campaigns.
There is no definitive recipe for successful nonviolent actions and campaigns. This handbook, however, is a series of resources that can inspire and support your own work, especially if you adapt the resources to your own needs and context.
Programme
– Presentation of the ‘Handbook for Nonviolent Campaigns’ by Javier Gárate, Coordinator of the Nonviolence Programme of War Resisters’ International
– Talk on ‘Nonviolent Campaign Strategies’ by Howard Clark, Chair of War Resisters’ International
– Discussion on what makes an effective nonviolent campaign
– Drinks and snacks
5. (talk and book launch)
Campaign against Climate Change presents: ‘Too Little, Too Late: The Politics of Climate Change’ with Colin Challen MP
Wednesday 18th February – 7pm
Challen has been the most outspoken parliamentarian on the issue of climate change, and will be discussing the political dimension of this issue, as covered in his latest book. ‘Too Little, Too Late: the Politics of Climate Change’ asks why tougher policies are not being followed to tackle climate change and presents the arguments for the first time from the perspective of an elected politician. Challen condemns the inability of political parties to form a consensus around a meaningful response and suggests ways forward.
He believes that action will need to be bottom-up as well as top-down but fears catastrophe may play a role in shifting policies to a level adequate to the task. He warns against ‘displacement’ activities, such as building a new fleet of nuclear power stations, and calls for a massive expansion of renewable energy as well as personal carbon allowances.
Colin Challen is that rare animal: a brave, intelligent, parliamentarian who seeks no patronage. It takes courage to challenge your own government, let alone point out to the public, during a recession, the steps individuals must take if climate change catastrophe is to be avoided.
This evening Colin will be discussing the political dimensions of climate change, as covered in his latest book. This event is hosted by the Campaign against Climate Change.
6. (live music)
Trusty Chords Presents… Squab, Mega Games 2, PJ & Gaby
Saturday 21st February – 6-9pm
An evening of the best new political live music, featuring Squab, Mega Games 2 and PJ & Gaby.
The acts:
SQUAB –
A blend of hip hop, reggae, ska and dub all rounded off by the fact that they’ve got one of the best beat boxers in the country. These guys are phenomenal.
MEGA GAMES 2 –
Weird and wonderful folk punk with a guitar, a melodica and shouting.
PJ & GABY –
Folk punk about friendship, love, hating work, war being crap – you get the idea.
7. (talk/book signing)
The Freethought History Research Group presents: ‘Darwin, Marx and Aveling’ a talk by Terry Liddle
Saturday 28th February – 5pm
Terry Liddle explores the relationship between the three men and between Darwin’s theory, secularism and the left. Followed by Q&A and discussion.
The Freethought History Research Group
The Freethought History Research Group was founded to encourage interest and research into the neglected field of the history of atheism, infidelity, secularism and related subjects.
The FHRG group publishes pamphlets, many of which have been out of print for decades. Authors include GW Foote and Thomas Paine. Two pamphlets are published a year, and members receive a copy as port of their subscription.
The group also publishes an annual journal; it is hoped it will eventually appear bi-annually. Again, members receive this on publication. Members are invited to submit articles and reviews for publication.
For more information please visit:
http://www.fhrg.bravehost.com
8. Forthcoming in March 2009
Check the website and next month newsletter for more info.
British premiere of a new documentary, ‘Chomsky & Company’
Saturday 7th March 2009 – Time not confirmed (5 or 6pm)
Mark Gold talks about his latest book ‘Cranks and Revolutions’, a light-hearted drama documentary of the last fifty years of radical protest in the UK.
Wednesday 11th March 2009 – 7pm
Editor of Lobster, Robin Ramsay talks about his latest book ‘Politics & Paranoia’
Saturday 14th March 2009 – 5pm
‘Unmasking the State: A Rough Guide to Real Democracy’ – Paul Feldman
Wednesday 18th March 2009 – 7pm
Unlocking Democracy celebrate 20 years of Charter 88 with Simon Hughes MP
Wednesday 25th March 2009 – 7pm
BOOKS
For more books please visit http://www.housmans.com/books.php
9. ‘The First Six Days: Abu Dis Memories of the Six-day War in 1967 – the Beginning of the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza’ by Nandita Dowson and Abdul Wahab Sabbah
£8
Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association (CADFA), 120pp
For the Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza, the Six Day War in 1967 was just the beginning of a long military occupation that has dominated their lives ever since. In June 1967, the people of Abu Dis, Palestine, found themselves in the front line of the 1967 war, and this book of oral history contains people’s memories of their responses as the war started, and their families’ movements in its immediate aftermath.
These memories are contrasted with memories of the same period by people from Camden, London, including an Israeli woman, now living in Camden, who in 1967 who was called into the Israeli Reserve Army. There are also explanations from Abu Dis of the context of 1967 and the effects of the war on the lives of ordinary people in Abu Dis.
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