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The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey

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Book name: The Monkey Wrench Gang (2024)
Category: Activism
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1975, midnight
"The Monkey Wrench Gang" is a novel about four environmental activists who form a group to sabotage projects that they believe harm the natural environment in the American Southwest. The group's activities range from vandalism to arson, as they target billboards, bridges, and bulldozers, among other things. The novel explores themes of civil disobedience, the ethics of violence, and the tension between individual freedom and societal structures, all set against the backdrop of the expansive western landscape. The 6433rd greatest book of all time

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Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey

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