Study Group on Revolutionary Rehearsals

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Study Group on Revolutionary Rehearsals
Monday, January 19th - 8 pm
Antidote Coffee (729 Studewood, 77007)
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Often, revolution can feel like a thing of the past, something better suited for the 19th century than the 21st. In fact, five times in the last 40 years, the working class has posed a revolutionary threat to the ruling elite. The events of France 1968, Chile 1972, Portugal 1974, Iran 1979, and Poland 1980 show us that workers fighting back is not a thing of the past. The book Revolutionary Rehearsals, edited by Colin Barker, explores these five revolutionary situations. Though none of these revolutionary struggles were ultimately successful, each teaches us important lessons about struggle and how we can fight for a better world.

Please join the International Socialist Organization as we discuss this important book on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 8 pm at Antidote Coffee (729 Studewood, 77007). One of our members will give a brief introduction to the book, followed by plenty of time for discussion and questions. It is not necessary to read the book beforehand, but if you would like to, contact us at houston.iso@gmail.com, or purchase directly from Haymarket Books (http://www.haymarketbooks.org/product_info.php?products_id=1634&osCsid=8b7b672855d5fceafbec8361df019db5).