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China's struggle to overcome technological imperialism

20 September 2017

The Chinese Typewriter tells the fascinating story of technological colonialism, racism and the complexities of a language unlike any other
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Our terrifying energy future leaves us with uncertainties

20 September 2017

We could outrun environmental disaster by ditching fossil fuels for safer options, but will we? Three new books paint a scary picture by refusing to commit

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