Book Talk
Events
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Left Populism in Europe: Lessons From Jeremy Corbyn to Podemos – Marina Prentoulis in conversation with Kate Hudson [online event]
What we can do to harness the power of broad-based, popular left politics? We are really pleased to welcome Marina Prentoulis to virtual Housmans to discuss her new book with […]
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The Marks Left on Her – Di Lebowitz in conversation with Minna Salami **POSTPONED**
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has now been postponed and will be part of our autumn events programme. More information to follow soon** In The Marks Left on Her, Di Lebowitz […]
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Transgender Marxism -with Jules Joanne Gleeson, Elle O’Rourke and Nat Raha in conversation with Shon Faye [online event]
The first collection of its kind, Transgender Marxism is a provocative and groundbreaking union of transgender studies and Marxist theory. Housmans is pleased to welcome Jules Joanne Gleeson, Elle O'Rourke and Nat […]
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The Revenge of the Real: Politics for a Post-Pandemic World – Benjamin Bratton in conversation with Nick Srnicek [online event]
Even when separated, we are still enmeshed. Can the world govern itself differently? COVID-19 exposed the pre-existing conditions of the current global crisis. Many Western states failed to protect their […]
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Lost in Work: Escaping Capitalism, with Amelia Horgan [online event]
We are really pleased to have Amelia Horgan join us online to discuss work and capitalism. Lost in Work is part of the outstanding introductory series by radical publisher Pluto […]
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Ill Feelings: Stories of Unexplained Illness, with Alice Hattrick in conversation with Abi Palmer [online event]
A moving and defiant exploration of life with a medically unexplained illness. In 1995 Alice’s mother collapsed with pneumonia. She never fully recovered and was eventually diagnosed with ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. […]
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How to Stop Fascism: Paul Mason in conversation with Ewa Majewska [online event]
History shows us the conditions that breed fascism, and how it can be successfully overcome. But it is up to us in the present to challenge it. What are we […]
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Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life, with Lois Shearing [online event]
We are very pleased to welcome Lois Shearing to Housmans to discuss bisexuality in celebration of Bi Visibility Day. Whether you are openly bisexual, still figuring things out or just […]
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Putin’s Russia: The Rise of a Dictator, with Darryl Cunningham [online event]
Join us for the online launch of acclaimed graphic novelist Darryl Cunningham's biography of Vladimir Putin. Master manipulator or gangster? The malign thrust of Putin’s domestic and foreign policy is […]
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No Matter How Many Skies Have Fallen: Back to the Land in Wartime Britain, with Ken Worpole [online event]
Social historian Ken Worpole uncovers the lost story of Frating Hall Farm, documenting the passionate religious and political ideals of this back-to-the-land community in wartime and postwar Britain. On 'Lady […]
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Burnt: Fighting for Climate Justice, with Chris Saltmarsh [online event]
Saving the world is not enough; we must build a better one in the process. We are delighted to welcome Chris Saltmarsh to virtual Housmans to discuss Burnt: Fighting for […]
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In and Against the State: Discussion Notes for Socialists, with Seth Wheeler [online event]
Originally published as a pamphlet in 1979 and again by Pluto in 1980, In and Against the State brought together questions of working-class struggle and state power, exploring how revolutionary socialists might […]
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VETERANHOOD, with Joe Glenton in conversation with Matt Kennard [online event]
The military veteran is claimed by all sides. Conservatives, liberals and socialists all want to speak about and for ex-servicemen, yet far-right demonstrations are dotted with berets and medals and […]
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Daring to Hope: My Life in the 1970s, with Sheila Rowbotham [online event]
In this powerful memoir Sheila Rowbotham looks back at her life as a participant in the women’s liberation movement, left politics and the creative radical culture of a decade in […]
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Uncontrollable Women: Radicals, Reformers and Revolutionaries, with Nan Sloane [online event]
Author Nan Sloane charts the history of forgotten women revolutionaries between the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 and 1832. We're pleased to welcome author Nan Sloane to virtual […]
