Book Review

6 Minutes

Culture

Book convincing on the need for peace, but not on the promise of Biden

PV February 18, 2021

Recovery: Peace prospects in the Biden era (2020) Author: Douglas Roche Publisher: Khalid Yaqub Reviewed by Ed Lehman Douglas Roche’s latest book contains a lot of valuable information and could be an important stimulus...

6 Minutes

Culture World

An exploration of Maoism and its continuing allure

PV January 31, 2021

Maoism: A Global History 2019 Author: Julia Lovell Publisher: Penguin Random House Reviewed by Brian W. Major Julia Lovell’s book is a detailed study of the history, impact, appeal and legacy of Mao Zedong...

5 Minutes

Culture

“A confession from the profession”

PV November 9, 2020

Presstitutes: Embedded in the Pay of the CIA Author: Udo Ulfkotte Publisher: Progressive Press, 2019 Review by Tim Pelzer It is well documented that the CIA uses the media to spread disinformation. After 1945,...

5 Minutes

Culture

Trauma and damage placed alongside hope and resistance

PV July 19, 2020

Until We are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada 2019 Edited by Rodney Diverlus, Sandy Hudson and Syrus Marcus Ware University of Regina Press Review by Helen Kennedy White supremacy and colonialism...