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Now he shifts to climate change, which, lifton writes, presents us with what may be the most demanding and unique psychological task ever required of. Now he shifts to climate change, which, lifton writes, presents us with what may be the most demanding and unique psychological task ever. Oct 15, 2014 get to know the finalists for the 2014 national book award on tuesday night, finalists for the national book awards read from their nominated works at the new school in new york city. The poetry foundation seeks one booklength poetry manuscript to be published as the.
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