[WCUSP] an appeal

[Barbara Taft]

Although it's a nice idea to read the book, I am actually so
far behind on my reading that it will take me about a year to
catch up.  There are over a dozen books sitting on my shelf,
mostly about the Middle East, which I want to read but simply
haven't had the time for.  I tend to be more action-oriented,
although I read when I have the time.  Currently, I don't.

Barb T.

--- Odile Hugonot Haber <odilehh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thank you Libby
> Joel Kovel came to Ann Arbor to speak and I met him again
> in Washington. I am reading the book slowly. If we all read it
> we could have a phone conference about it..Did you read it?
> what do you think?
> Odile
> 
> On 9/17/07, Libby or Mort Frank <lmfrank1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <moderator at PORTSIDE.ORG>
> > To: <PORTSIDE at LISTS.PORTSIDE.ORG>
> > Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 9:29 PM
> > Subject: one quote, two comments, an appeal, and a report
> >
> > (I'm forwarding this from Portside.  Libby)
> >
> >
> > > I am writing to ask your help and support
> > >
> > > PLUTO UNDER ATTACK FROM ISRAELI LOBBY
> > >
> > > About three weeks ago Pluto books and the University of
> > > Michigan Press - our US distributor - came under attack
> > > by Stand With Us (a Zionist lobby group) who were
> > > objecting to the publication of "Overcoming Zionism" by
> > > Joel Kovel which resulted in the book being withdrawn
> > > in the US. The vitriolic attack questioned the
> > > University's relationship with Pluto generally and
> > > denigrated "Overcoming Zionism."
> > >
> > > Since then the Executive Board of the University has
> > > considered the matter and issued a public statement.
> > > Joel's book has now been reinstated but they plan to
> > > review the ongoing relationship between Pluto and UMP
> > > in October.
> > >
> > > Pluto Press's importance & presence in the US is under
> > > threat.
> > >
> > > Joel is setting up a network to rally support for Pluto
> > > as we are determined to defend ourselves. We hope you
> > > will help and support our efforts in the US by writing
> > > to Joel and Kathy who are co-ordinating the campaign
> > > <jskovel at gmail.com> and Ellajaja at aol.com.
> > >
> > > If you have your own networks, please first go through
> > > Joel and Kathy, as they are co-ordinating the campaign
> > >
> > > In the meantime we intend to get the UK media to take
> > > notice of these events.
> > >
> > > warmly Roger
> > >
> > > Roger van Zwanenberg (Dr)
> > > Chair & Commissioning  Editor
> > > Pluto Press
> > > Log on to the new Pluto Website:
> > > www.plutobooks.com
> > >
> > > ==============
> > >
> >
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