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From the NS archive: drama and democracy

Johann Hari — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:11:13 GMT

In this extract from his 2007 review of Michael Billington�s book �State of the Nation�, Johann Hari examines the relationship between theatre and politics

Does God Hate Women?

Johann Hari — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:18:45 GMT

Authors Benson and Stangroom dismantle the logic of those who cite religion to justify the perpetuation of misogynistic abuses around the globe

Cooking the books

Johann Hari — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Since the 1970s, US governments have been in thrall to an absurd, yet devastating economic theory. Now it is part of the Tory plan for Britain

On the world stage

Johann Hari — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

State of the Nation: British Theatre Since 1945 Michael Billington Faber & Faber, 416pp, �25

The price of freedom

Johann Hari — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The Shock Doctrine: the Rise of Disaster Capitalism Naomi KleinAllen Lane, the Penguin Press, 512pp, �25

On fantasy island

Johann Hari — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Littlejohn's Britain Richard Littlejohn Hutchinson, 320pp, �12.99 ISBN 0091795680

Pseud's corner

Johann Hari — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The star philosopher Slavoj Zizek commits intellectual suicide in his latest film

It's getting hot in here

Johann Hari — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Six Degrees: our future on a hotter planet Mark Lynas Fourth Estate, 358pp, �12.99 ISBN 0007209045

Apocalypse now?

Johann Hari — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

America Alone: the end of the world as we know it Mark Steyn Regnery Publishing, 256pp, �14.27 ISBN 0895260786

Why do we honour a violent thug?

Johann Hari — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Observations on George Best