Progressive Books
"Ill Fares the Land" by Tony Judt
9 August 2010 A few months before his death on 6 August 2010 British historian Tony Judt published "Ill Fares the Land": This awesome plea for more social justice and against the dominance of neoliberal concepts has caused a stir on a global scale. In cooperation with several partners we have launched an online debate about his thoughts. Follow the debate
Robert Misik's new book "Anleitung zur Weltverbesserung" ("Instruction Manual for a Better World")
27 July 2010 Publicist Robert Misik, since recently a member of our Circle of Friends, is going to publish his new book "Anleitung zur Weltverbesserung" ("Instruction Manual for a Better World") at Aufbau-Verlag Publishers in September. Publisher's announcement (in German)
The Spirit Level - Why Equality is Better for Everyone
2 July 2010 British epidemiologists Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett have revitalised the debate on political equality with their book "The Spirit Level - Why Equality is Better for Everyone". The book was euphorically declared a major move by the British press, e. g. in "The Guardian". Furthermore, Richard Wilkinson has presented his assumptions lately in an interview for German weekly "ZEIT" and launched the website "The Equality Trust" together with his co-author. The Website