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“Frances Bellamy thought the changes spoiled the poetry of it. He was a pretty stern guy. Everybody has some sense of humor, but I don't think he had much.”

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John Bellamy Foster
John Bellamy Foster

John Bellamy Foster is an American scholar specializing in political economy, environmental sociology, and Marxist theory. Born on August 15, 1953, he is currently a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. more

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