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How Mumbo-jumbo Conquered the World: A Short History of Modern Delusions Hardcover – 2 Feb. 2004

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'Wheen wears his considerable learning about Marx's career with the lapidary lightness of a fine columnist, and can be as witty and quotable as his subject.' Terry Eagleton, Observer

'Has such a passionate energy and commitment that made me cheer as I read it … Wheen's study is great fun, a bravura performance – well done yourself, I want to tell him.' Tom Paulin, Guardian

'Unmitigated delight.' Niall Ferguson, Mail on Sunday

‘I’ll read anything by Francis Wheen, and my trust was not misplaced: The simple elegance of the writing and Wheen’s ability to winkle humour out of the most unpromising subject, results in a book which is far more pleasurable than anyone had the right to expect.’ Nick Hornby, Guardian

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Francis Wheen is an author and journalist who was named Columnist of the Year for his contributions to the Guardian. He a regular contributor to Private Eye and is the author of several books, including a highly acclaimed biography of Karl Marx which has been translated into twenty languages. His collected journalism, Hoo-Hahs and Passing Frenzies, won the George Orwell prize in 2003.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fourth Estate; First Edition (2 Feb. 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007140967
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007140961
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