In this seminal work, Hannah Arendt explores the historical and philosophical roots of totalitarianism. The book is structured into three essays: 'Antisemitism', 'Imperialism', and 'Totalitarianism'. Arendt examines the rise of anti-Semitism in 19th-century Europe, the role of European colonial imperialism, and the emergence of totalitarian movements in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. She argues that totalitarianism is a novel form of government that differs from other forms of political oppression by its use of terror to subjugate mass populations and its aim for global domination. The book also delves into the mechanics of totalitarian movements, including the transformation of classes into masses, the role of propaganda, and the use of terror to maintain control[2][4][5].
A family history exploring the author's heritage and the experiences of his grandfathers during World War II, offering insights into family dynamics and historical events.
A novel exploring themes of identity, family, and the complexities of modern life, offering a nuanced portrayal of human relationships and societal structures.
In 'Netherland', Joseph O'Neill tells the story of Hans van den Broek, a Dutch banker living in New York City after the events of 9/11. Left alone when his English wife and son return to London, Hans discovers the vibrant subculture of cricket in New York. Through his friendship with Chuck Ramkissoon, a charismatic Trinidadian, Hans reconnects with his past and his adopted country. The novel delves into themes of identity, marriage, male friendship, and the American dream, set against the backdrop of a diverse and complex New York City[4][5][6].
In 'Survival in Auschwitz', Primo Levi recounts his ten months in the German death camp, describing the systematic cruelty, dehumanization, and the desperate attempts to maintain humanity and sanity amidst inconceivable horrors. The book vividly details the daily struggles, the social hierarchy within the camp, and the bonds formed among inmates. It concludes with Levi's liberation by the Red Army and his reflection on the responsibility to share his ordeal with the world.
Our job is to make Trump fail. That, at least, is the view of the writer Joseph O’Neill, whose essays in the New York Review of Books offer not just a powerful critique of Trump but also of the contemporary Democratic party which he describes as a “cancerous thing”. There’s a desperate need, O’Neill believes, for the Democrats to reinvent themselves as an populist alternative to Trumpism. And that means, he says, addressing the problem of angry young men who, he says, have become “cannon fodder” for social media personalities like Joe Rogan.
Joseph O’Neill is the author of the novels The Dog, Netherland (which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award), The Breezes, and This Is the Life. He has also written a family history, Blood-Dark Track. He lives in New York City and teaches at Bard College.
Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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