Must-see programs on Book-TV (CSPAN-2)

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July 17; 9:00 pm EDT

Sex, Lies & Politics: The Naked Truth
Larry Flynt

Description: From the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, magazine publisher Larry Flynt discusses his new book, "Sex Lies & Politics: The Naked Truth." Mr. Flynt voices his concerns over what he sees as an escalation in censorship by the Justice Department led by Attorney General John Ashcroft. After the discussion, he answers questions from the audience.

http://www.booktv.org/General/index.asp?segID=4821&schedID=297

July 18; 5:00 am EDT

Dark Age Ahead
Jane Jacobs

Description: From Powell's Bookstore in Portland, Oregon, sociologist and author Jane Jacobs discusses her newest book, "Dark Age Ahead." The book examines five key aspects of modern life that the author sees as the pillars of a successful culture, all of which seem to her to be in serious decline. These pillars are: scientific progress, family, taxes and government, pursuit of higher education, and self-policing. Ms. Jacobs writes that at the base of this downfall are racism, the widening gap between the wealthy and poor, and environmental problems which the author claims if left unaided, will result in cultural decay.

http://www.booktv.org/General/index.asp?segID=4567&schedID=297

July 18; 1:00 pm EDT

America Alone: The Neo-Conservatives and the Global Order
Stefan Halper & Jonathan Clarke

Description: Stefan Halper and Jonathan Clarke discuss their new book, "America Alone: The Neo-Conservatives and the Global Order," with columnist Robert Novak at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. The authors argue that President Bush has adopted a neo-conservative foreign policy that differs greatly from the traditional conservative approach. They add that his policies will cause economic damage, provoke anti-Americanism, and reduce security in the US. After the discussion, all three gentlemen answer questions from the audience.

http://www.booktv.org/General/index.asp?segID=4768&schedID=297