Why is it that so many people around the world appear willing to give up freedoms in return for either security or prosperity? Index on Censorship Chief Executive John Kampfner discusses his book Freedom for Sale at the UK’s biggest literary festival.
When: Sunday, 30. May 2010 14.30
To: Sunday, 30. May 2010
Where: Hay-on-Wye, Wales, Oxfam Studio
Host: Hay Festival, Index on Censorship
More info: www.hayfestival.com/p-2489-john-kampfner.aspx
Title: Freedom for Sale: How We Made Money and Lost Our Liberty
Ticket price: £5.
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