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Varda Burstyn

    Blut für Wasser
    Water, Inc.
    The Rites of Men
    • 2005

      Water, Inc.

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.3(43)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of a looming water crisis, this eco-thriller explores the intense conflict surrounding the privatization of vital water resources. As characters navigate corporate greed and environmental stakes, their determination to protect public access to water drives the narrative forward. The story combines suspense with a critical examination of ecological issues, revealing the lengths to which individuals will go to safeguard their community's future.

      Water, Inc.
    • 1999

      The Rites of Men

      Manhood, Politics, and the Culture of Sport

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Exploring the global phenomenon of sport, this book delves into its significant political and social implications. It examines how sports transcend mere entertainment, fostering a hyper-masculine ideal and shaping political culture. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the intricate relationship between athletic competition and societal values, highlighting the transformative power of sports in contemporary life.

      The Rites of Men