In Praise of Barbarians

In Praise of Barbarians

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Mike Davis
Mike Davis
2007 • 346 pages

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A bold collection of essays and polemics from the world-renowned social critic Mike Davis.

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Erica Simmons

Mike Davis can be very hit and miss. This book consists of lots of 5-page rants for Socialist magazines. I should have known this wouldn't be one of his better books, but I was excited to read his take-down of “What's the Matter with Kansas?” It was alright.

July 26, 2008

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