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James Baldwin Review celebrates its tenth anniversary

James Baldwin Review celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special issue, featuring two Baldwin speeches and one interview that have never before appeared in print. JBR 10 also boasts two “feature essays” by William J. Maxwell and Robert Reid-Pharr, alongside tributes from writers, scholars, artists, friends and family members that memorialize Baldwin in the hundredth year since his birth.

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Introducing our newest digital collection – Irish Studies

This collection features over 130 titles central to Irish history, literature, humanity, politics, and religion, offering insightful perspectives on the complex tapestry of Ireland's past and present.

Purchasing options can be found here.

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Culture is not an industry

Culture is not an industry: Reclaiming art and culture for the common good by Justin O'Connor argues that art and culture in the UK need to renew their social contract and re-align with the radical agenda for a more equitable future. Bold and uncompromising, the book offers a powerful vision for change.

Purchasing options can be found here.

The Culture is not an industry book stands against a backdrop of torn yellow paper. The text includes an endorsement from Julianne Schultz, Professor Emerita of Media and Culture at Griffith University and says: ‘Restores culture to its rightful place’ in large black lettering.

Issue 5.3 of the Journal of Humanitarian Affairs is now available to read!

The Journal of Humanitarian Affairs is an exciting open access journal hosted jointly by The Humanitarian Affairs Team at Save the Children UK, and Centre de Réflexion sur l’Action et les Savoirs Humanitaires MSF (Paris) and the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at the University of Manchester.

Read the open access journal for free here.

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Discover a world of knowledge with our SDG reading list!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the world? Look no further! We've curated an inspiring reading list that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dive into thought-provoking books that tackle various global challenges head-on.

Check out our reading list here!

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