Benjamin, Medea 1952-Overview
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Most widely held works about
Medea Benjamin
Most widely held works by
Medea Benjamin
Don't be afraid, gringo : a Honduran woman speaks from the heart : the story of Elvia Alvarado
by Elvia Alvarado
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7 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 873 libraries worldwide
No free lunch : food & revolution in Cuba today
by Medea Benjamin
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12 editions published between 1984 and 1989 in English and Undetermined and held by 675 libraries worldwide
Stop the next war now : effective responses to violence and terrorism
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Book
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4 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 393 libraries worldwide
Hijacking catastrophe 9/11, fear & the selling of American empire
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 391 libraries worldwide This film discusses how the events of September 11, 2001 have influenced United States politics, from advancing a pre-existing military agenda to curtailing civil liberties and social programs. Places the Bush administration's justifications for the war in the context of the struggle by neo-conservatives to increase American power globally by means of force. Contends that the administration has deliberately manipulated intelligence, political imagery, and fear to garner support for American military intervention.
Benedita da Silva : an Afro-Brazilian woman's story of politics and love
by Benedita da Silva
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8 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 365 libraries worldwide
Bridging the global gap : a handbook to linking citizens of the First and Third Worlds
by Medea Benjamin
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3 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 330 libraries worldwide
The greening of the revolution : Cuba's experiment with organic agriculture
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Book
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5 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and held by 220 libraries worldwide
Cuba : talking about revolution : conversations with Juan Antonio Blanco
by Juan Antonio Blanco
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5 editions published between 1994 and 1997 in English and held by 197 libraries worldwide A frank discussion on the current situation in Cuba, this book presents an all-too-rare opportunity to hear the voice of one of the island's leading intellectuals. Juan Antonio Blanco is the director of the Felix Varela Center, a non-governmental body in Cuba dedicated to the study of ethics and politics. Medea Benjamin is the executive director of Global Exchange, a San Francisco-based organization that promotes people-to-people ties.
Help or hindrance? : United States economic aid in Central America
by Kevin Danaher
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 176 libraries worldwide This report addresses three central question. (1) Does U.S. aid to Central America benefit the majority of Central Americans? (2) Does our foreign aid to Central America serve the interests of the majority of U.S. citizens? (3) How might U.S. aid play a more positive role in the region?
The Peace Corps and more : 114 ways to work, study, and travel in the Third World
by Medea Benjamin
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 148 libraries worldwide
Sweating for a t-shirt
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3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 100 libraries worldwide This documentary film examines work conditions in some sweatshops in Honduras and includes interviews with some of the workers. Promotes activism in consumer countries such as the U.S. to solve the problem.
The Peace Corps and more : 175 ways to work, study, and travel at home & abroad
by Medea Benjamin
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide
Honduras--Estados Unidos : subordinación y crisis
by Víctor Meza
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3 editions published in 1988 in Spanish and held by 45 libraries worldwide
Cuba, quelles transformations sociales? : les enjeux de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
by Medea Benjamin
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3 editions published in 1987 in French and held by 43 libraries worldwide
Elvia the fight for land and liberty
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2 editions published in 1988 in Spanish and held by 42 libraries worldwide Chronicles the work of Elvia Alvarado, a Honduran woman peasant activist, in getting the peasants, including the peasant women, of Honduras to, in light of the failure of the Honduran government to implement its own land-reform statute, take over the land themselves and set up a land-reform program of their own, in order to better their economic situation.
The Peace Corps and more : 120 ways to work, study and travel in the Third World
by Medea Benjamin
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 35 libraries worldwide
Islands on fire
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3 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in English and Indonesian and held by 31 libraries worldwide Interviews with Indonesian political activists; examines in particular the riots in Jakarta following the July 27, 1996 removal of Megawati Soekarnoputri as head of the Partai Demokrasi Indonesia, and protests against the wages and working conditions of Nike sports shoes factories.
Indonesia one struggle, one change
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3 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and Indonesian and held by 24 libraries worldwide Interviews with people in Indonesia that have been affected by the repressive policies of the government against the labor movement and the increase in democratic ideas. Features interviews with Jos ̌Ramos-Horta, Muchtar Pakpahan, Dita Sari, Sylvia Tiwon, and Andreas Harsono.
Two steps back, one step forward : Cuba's national policy for alternative agriculture
by Peter Rosset
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide
Genoeg is genoeg : het rebelse verhaal van een Hondurese boerin
by Elvia Alvarado
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1 edition published in 1989 in Dutch and held by 12 libraries worldwide Het levensverhaal van een lid van de Hondurese Bond van Landarbeiders. more
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Agricultural ecology Agriculture Alvarado, Elvia Biography Blanco, Juan Antonio Brazil Brazil--Rio de Janeiro Bush, George W.--1946- Case studies Central America Cuba Developing countries Directories Documentary films Economic assistance, American Economic history Filmed interviews Food supply Green movement Honduras Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) International cooperation International economic relations International relations Interviews Iraq War (2003-) Land reform Mass media--Political aspects Military policy Nonfiction films Non-governmental organizations Organic farming Pacifism Peace Corps (U.S.) Peace movements Political science Rural conditions Rural development Rural poor September 11 Terrorist Attacks (2001) Silva, Benedita da Social history Sustainable development Unilateral acts (International law) United States Women, Black Women in rural development Women legislators Women political activists World politics
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English
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Spanish (7) Portuguese (4) French (3) Japanese (2) Undetermined (2) Indonesian (2) German (1) Dutch (1) Covers
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