Review: Transforming the Dream – Ecologism and the Shaping of an Alternative American Vision

Charles Bednar 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 Star Synthesis, Starting Point for Anyone Who Wishes to Think Holistically, July 4, 2015 The author taught me most of what I retain in the way of political science fundamentals during our time together at Muhlenberg College, where he was former Chair of the Department of Political …

Review: Killing Hope – US Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II

William Blum 5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reference on the Toxicity of US Military at Direction of Political Criminals, July 3, 2015 This is the UPDATED edition bring this long-standing historical tour de force up from the last edition that ended in 2008, to 2014. This means that it includes the newest elective wars …

Review: Change the Story, Change the Future – A Living Economy for a Living Earth

David Korten 5.0 out of 5 stars Brings Us Full Circle — Valuable as Remedial Education for All, June 27, 2015 David Korten has been one of my heroes and indirect mentors through his books for over a decade. His book The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community resonated deeply with me, and I …

Review: Democracy More or Less – America’s Political Reform Quandry

Bruce Cain 4.0 out of 5 stars Academic Smoke — Disdain for the Public & Denial Over Two-Party Tyranny, May 24, 2015 I spent some time reviewing the author’s history (he’s been writing about electoral matters since the 1970’s) and what Amazon offers through its superb Inside the Book feature, as I am unemployed and …