3 March 2015 — Housmans
HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER MARCH UPDATE
NEWS
1. Melissa Gira Grant’s talk has been cancelled due to visa problems
IN-STORE EVENTS
2. [Again] Introductions presents: ‘Feminism’ with Prof. Stella Sandford
3. ‘Copy Readers Union’ with Vit Hopley and friends
4. ‘NHS FOR SALE: Myths, Lies and Deception’ with Dr Jacky Davis, Dr John Lister and Dr David Wrigley
5. ‘Ain’t I A Woman Collective Launch’ with Asabi Hawah, Belinda Zhawi, Annie Rockson, Ayshamar Atkins and Siana Bangura
6. ‘How Corrupt is Britain?’ with David Whyte
7. ‘Cameron’s Coup: How the Tories took Britain to the Brink’ with Polly Toynbee and David Walker
8. ‘Anthropology, Ecology, and Anarchism’ with Brian Morris
9. ‘The Vegan Book of Permaculture’ with Graham Burnett
READING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS
10. Fuse Book Club – forthcoming titles
11. London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group
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NEWS
1. Melissa Gira Grant’s talk has been cancelled due to visa problems
Sadly the planned talk at Housmans with Melissa Gira Grant on her book ‘Playing The Whore’ has had to be cancelled due to visa problems. We hope to rearrange the event with her at some point in the future. Sorry for any disappointment.
IN-STORE EVENTS
2. [Again] Introductions presents: ‘Feminism’ with Prof. Stella Sandford
Wednesday 4th March 7pm
Entry £3, redeemable against any purchase
Prof. Stella Sandford shares her insights into feminism’s latest debates and challenges, from the perspective of the feminist tradition in philosophy and theory.
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3. ‘Copy Readers Union’ with Vit Hopley and friends
Friday 6th March, 7pm
Free entry
The first of a semi-regular series of public interactions between authors and readers from Copy Press, who publish innovative writing that brings together strands of fiction, philosophy and politics. Vit will introduce her book Wednesday Afternoon.
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4. ‘NHS FOR SALE: Myths ,Lies and Deception’ with Dr Jacky Davis, Dr John Lister and Dr David Wrigley
Wednesday 18th March, 7pm
Free entry
The books authors discuss what needs to be done to protect the NHS against corporate greed, and enable future governments to meet the challenge of delivering high quality and affordable health care for all.
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5. ‘Ain’t I A Woman Collective Launch’ with Asabi Hawah, Belinda Zhawi, Annie Rockson, Ayshamar Atkins and Siana Bangura
Friday 20th March, 7pm
Free Entry
“The Ain’t I A Woman Collective is a black feminist community which aims to centre the voices of women with African ancestry in Europeand beyond. We believe that there is a need for more creative spaces for black women’s voices, writing and well-being, and work to constantly work to carve out such space. Joins us at our launch for a night of spoken word and music.”
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6. ‘How Corrupt is Britain?’ with David Whyte
Wednesday 25th March, 7pm
Entry £3, redeemable against any purchase
David Whyte introduces a new collection of essays published by Pluto Press exploring the range and depth of corruption amongst the British establishment.
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7. ‘Cameron’s Coup: How the Tories took Britain to the Brink’ with Polly Toynbee and David Walker
Wednesday 8th April, 7pm
Entry £3, redeemable against any purchase
Toynbee and Walker introduce their new book, an incisive and damning journey across the country to see first-hand the effects of the coalition on Britain, and ask are these changes irrevocable?
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8. ‘Anthropology, Ecology, and Anarchism’ with Brian Morris
Wednesday 15th April, 7pm
Entry £3, redeemable against any purchase
Celebrating the publication of ‘Anthropology, Ecology, and Anarchism: A Brian Morris Reader’ (PM Press, 2014) Housmans are delighted to welcome Brian Morris to discuss some of the key themes of his work.
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9. ‘The Vegan Book of Permaculture’ with Graham Burnett
Wednesday 22nd April, 7pm
Entry £3, redeemable against any purchase
In time for spring, Graham introduces his new book on permaculture, veganism and holistic environmentalism.
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READING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS READING
10. The Fuse Book Club – forthcoming titles
Housmans has a monthly book club which usually meets on the second Thursday of the month, starting at 7pm in the shop. Forthcoming titles under discussion are:
Thursday 12th March
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Vonnegut’s classic satirical WW2 novel, first published in 1969
Thursday 9th April
Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
An investigation into, and call to arms against, the oppression of women and girls worldwide.
If you would like to find out more about the reading group, please email catherine@housmans.com. The Fuse has its own web page here:http://www.housmans.com/fuse.php
11. London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group
Housmans has a regular Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group, who meet on the second Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, but please be prepared to join in the discussion. Please try to turn up by 7pm sharp.
On Tuesday 14 April 2015, we’re looking at PACIFISM AND THE GENERAL ELECTION.
For more information please visit: http://londonpacifismnonviolence.wordpress.com/
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