GOOD READING

Readers who missed W. Tucker's Environmentalism and the Leisure Class in the Dec. 1977 Harper's (AtE Jan.78) can now obtain reprints from AIF, address 1 inch above.

Samuel McCracken's brilliant article The War Against the Atom in Commentary Sept.77 was followed by his superb reply to critics in the December issue; but undeterred by the debacle of Bernard Feld and others, more critics set out against McCracken in the March 78 issue. Feast your eyes on the slaughter.

Nuclear Power and Nuclear Myths: The Meaning of Creys Malville by M. Geneste, member of the French AEC, is an excellent 14 page booklet. In the 30's, politicians in the democracies gained popularity by promoting the myth that the Maginot Line could protect the West; Hitler knew better. Today, politicians in the West gain popularity by exploiting fear of the atom; the Soviets know better. Single copies free (or 100 for $10) from USIC, Box 2686, Nashville, TN 37219.

Does your alma mater feature lectures by the Very Reverend Daniel Berrigan or the very honorable Daniel Ellsberg? Dr John Howard, Director of Rockford College Institute, has some suggestions for reenlisting culture in behalf of capitalism. His excellent paper is one of five by outstanding writers in Capitalism and Culture, a 53 page booklet, free from Rockford College Institute, Rockford, IL 61101.