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Join us for the Oxford launch of the new NoNonsense series
Panelists:
Maggie Black, author of NoNonsense International Development
A former co-editor of New Internationalist, Maggie has written numerous books on development subjects. She has worked as a consultant writer and editor for UN and other international organizations and for NGOs including Save the Children, WaterAid and Anti-Slavery International. She is also the author of the No-Nonsense Guide to International Development.
Peter Stalker, author of NoNonsense The Money Crisis
Peter is a former co-editor of the New Internationalist who now works as a communications consultant to UN agencies. He has edited the global Human Development Report, and produced many other UN reports on economic and social issues. He is also the author of the No-Nonsense Guide to International Migration.
Danny Chivers, author of NoNonsense Renewable Energy
Danny is an environmental writer, carbon analyst and performance poet. He is actively involved in climate justice groups such as Art Not Oil, Reclaim the Power and No Dash For Gas. He is also the author of The No-Nonsense Guide to Climate Change.
The launch will begin with a panel discussion, introduced and led by Chris Brazier (New Internationalist Co-editor) along with special guest Danny Dorling (Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford, and author of many books including the No-Nonsense Guide to Equality and Inequality and the 1%).
The discussion will be followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience, drinks and a chance to buy copies of the new series.
About the NoNonsense Series:
The all-new NoNonsense books cut through the noise and hype surrounding today’s big issues. Concise, comprehensive and critical, they get to the heart of the matter.
FAQs
What are the transport/parking options getting to the event?
Ruskin College is easily accessible by car with ample free parking on site.
Local buses: 280 and U1 — exit at Headington Shops.