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Abbie Hoffman (1936–1989)

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Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989) was an American activist and revolutionary political organizer in the civil rights and antiwar movements who cofounded the Youth International Party ("Yippies"). He was arrested and tried for his role in protests that were confronted violently by police during the 1968 mostra'n més Democratic National Convention and began to write Steal This Book in jail while awaiting what became known as the Trial of the Chicago Seven. Hoffman continued his activism through the 1980s and remains an icon of counter-cultural movements today. mostra'n menys
Crèdit de la imatge: Abbie Hoffman visiting the University of Oklahoma to protest the Vietnam War. By Osbornb.

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Ok "stole" this from my friend's bookshelf. After the first few pages I was so disgusted by Hoffman's attitude that I gave it back! Hoffman was a selfish, self aggrandizing wise# . How could anyone take him seriously? This truly was the worst wreck I ever 'read. YUCK!
 
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Chrissylou62 | Hi ha 9 ressenyes més | Aug 1, 2020 |
 
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ritaer | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Apr 7, 2020 |
This edition is a 1982 reprint of the original 1971 text, with a 1772 “copyright”. (That’s not a typo – YIPpie at work.) About all Steal this Book is good for these days is nostalgia, although Hoffman’s firebomb designs still are nice simple classics. This is where I first learned to cap a Molotov cocktail, instead of running down the street with a bottle of gasoline poorly plugged with a gas-soaked rag in one hand, and an open flame in the other. Ah, youth.
The youth of today won’t believe that once upon a time you could walk onto an airplane without even a boarding pass, much less a cavity search. And shoplifting didn’t involve electronic countermeasures.
I would recommend against trying most of the money-making scams listed here. Even in 1971, many were too well-known to work anymore. I know. I got busted on two occasions back in the day following Abbie’s advice. And I remember going to the little shop in Manhattan that this book said sold foreign coins to be used as slugs. I think it was a sewing notions shop. I remember the sign expressing displeasure, shall we say, with Mr. Hoffman’s misinformation. Memories!
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Khan37X | Hi ha 9 ressenyes més | Aug 8, 2019 |
This book shows a man who has matured from the views expressed in 'Steal This Book'. He hasn't radically changed his views, but this is so much more mature. This book has things to say to this generation. It is not a decrial of the drug culture, but it is a critical review and doesn't hide from the unpleasant side of the matter.

How I wish that our legislators would read, and take note, of the things included in this work. Hoffman makes the eminently rational case that a collection of middle aged men in suits tut-tutting will never convince the young that drug abuse is dangerous. He also scoffs at the exaggerated, scare tactics so often used. People around the drug culture are not going to believe that being in the same room as an ounce of cannabis is going to make one paranoid.

Hoffman believes that there is room for recreational drug use and, in a world that accepts cigarettes and alcohol, who can put a strong counter case.

This is a well reasoned book covering both recreational and drugs in sport and should be read by anyone with any interest in either subject.
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the.ken.petersen | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Feb 26, 2019 |

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