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Ruth Stokes

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August 2013

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Freelance journalist and author of The Armchair Activist's Handbook. I specialise in social issues and green issues, and am passionate about making activism more accessible. I live in east London. ...more

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	THE ARMCHAIR ACTIVIST'S HANDBOOK - HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Armchair Activist's Handbook 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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