The best books to help you understand Putin’s Russia
This list offers the most incisive books on the past and present of Russia and its president.
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What our obsession with washing-up bowls says about the UK
Not rinsing is depraved, but the washing-up bowl is a symptom not of Brits' poor hygiene but our failing housing…
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QUIZ: Which social class are you, according to the British public?
Take the New Statesman quiz to find out whether you’re working class, middle class or upper class in the eyes…
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Do you want to live forever?
Anti-ageing drugs are bankrolled by some of the wealthiest people on Earth, including Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel. Are the…
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How to spot fake news and fight back against post-truth politics
Five ways in which you can fight the rise of media bullshit.
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Combat rising energy costs and become greener
We can save money in the kitchen without skimping on ingredients – just by changing our cooking habits
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Do capitalism and democracy go together?
Capitalists' acquiescence to electoral democracy follows from their distinctive political interests, and is strictly conditional.
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Can the Amazon rainforest be saved from environmental destruction?
Tree planting may be fashionable but stopping deforestation should be the true measure of success.
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