The Crime of the Twenty-First Century
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Summary
In this 58-page pamphlet-style essay, playwright Edward Bond names and examines what he calls 'the crime of the twenty-first century,' combining moral argument and polemic to provoke readers into political and ethical response.
Why this book now
Bond's forceful, concise intervention remains relevant for readers grappling with late-20th/early-21st-century social and political ethics.
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- You follow Edward Bond's political and theatrical essays.
- You want a short, provocative polemic on contemporary moral issues.
- If you enjoy unreliable narrators, the chapters are concise but emotionally rich.
- You prefer fictional narratives over argumentative essays.
- You want comprehensive academic data or extended scholarly apparatus.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780413738301
Worth buying if: You follow Edward Bond's political and theatrical essays.
Skip it if: You prefer fictional narratives over argumentative essays.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
A brief, concentrated read—58 pages of direct argument that can be finished in a single sitting or returned to for reflection.
What stands out here
This Methuen Pub Ltd edition preserves Bond's compact, pamphlet-like presentation and the author's direct rhetorical voice.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly to unpack the dense argumentative claims, pausing to reflect on Bond's ethical demands rather than skimming for narrative.
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