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Front & back covers, contents, contributors
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Gorbachev's Gamble John Cox examines
the paradoxical implications of the INF
agreement for the peace movement and
SDI

Leslie Morton: A tribute to the party activist
and historian

Gavin Laird: Under fire forthe AEU's single-
union agreement with Ford in Dundee

Dundee: The TUC background

The Arias peace plan: Changing the ground
rules in Central America

Ozone: The heart of the atmosphere has
been ripped out

The Pink Paper: Fun remains a priority for
the newspaper filling the gap left by Gay
News

BEALINE
Beatrix Campbell on Aids advertising and
the culture of penetration

LETTERS
Glasnost, Damon and Debbie,
Hobsbawm's style and back to 2025

FEATURES
Spend, Spend, Spend? Black Monday was
the biggest Stock Exchange collapse since
1929. Will it lead to a slump or will it remain
very much an equity crisis? John Wells
examines the possibilities

Legacy Of The Crash The crash has
shaken the radical Right. Charlie
Leadbeater and Bob Rowthorn argue it
could do them serious damage

Violent Screen Play Hungerf ord has given
quite new force to the argument about
violence on television. Rosalind Coward
explains why the Left must be part of the
debate

Beating A Unilateral Retreat Old-style
unilateralism has had its day. Jon
Bloomfield argues it is time to move on

The Left's Hallelujah Chorus Chesterfield
was supposed to be about rethinking. It
was more a display of fundamentalism in all
its finery. Rosalind Brunt reflects

YULETIDINGS
A letter home to mum from loving son
Stuart Cosgrove

Meaty and meatless Christmas menus

Drink and be merry: The season's finest
wine and port

A short story by FayWeldon

SueTownsend's recommended children's
reading

A look at the bookshops' humour sections
this Christmas

Stars on 45s: the famous choose the five
most indispensable records in their
collections

Attenborough's Biko and some favourite
festive flicks for the holiday

Review of the Booker shortlist

CLOSE-UP
Julian Turner on Kasparov and Karpov

Adverts, classified (large files no proofread)

Marxism Today January 1987
FOCUS Reagangate Is the Iran contra scandal another Watergate? Charles Wheeler looks at the similarities and the differences Banking with Botha: the boycott campaign after Barclays Picture of Two Worlds: consumer spending continues to surge, but so do bad debts Genesis: should women have abortions without the father's consent? Scottish rates reform: blueprint for a poll tax Philippines: Mrs Aquino's precarious balancing act is far from over BEALINE Beatrix Campbell argues that it's time for the British Left to take the European Community seriously LETTERS Electoral concerns; childcare, sex and the YTS; families; love and politics; Sinn Fein; and misogynist money FEATURES Love in a Cold Climate The Aids virus has produced moral and social side effects that could transform our sexual relationships. Jeffrey Weeks traces the course of the disease The Sid In Us All The British Gas sale may have disappointed the government. But, argues Charlie Leadbeater, the privatisation campaign has ushered in a profound shift in attitudes to share ownership The Cult of The Gun One person's freedom fighter is another's terrorist. In an age of escalating political violence, Fred Halliday argues that we should avoid romanticising terrorism Band Aid: Is That It? Band Aid transformed the politics of aid. Two years on, Bob Geldof talks to Noll Scott about where it should go from here The Community of Women The European Community is emerging as a progressive force on women's rights. Catherine Hoskyns examines the relationship between women and the Community CHANNEL 5 An Uncommon Pursuit: cricket and class Culture Vultures: Brian Sedgmore MP on Labour's arts policies Hanif Kureishi talks about living in Britain, sex and black politics CHANNEL 5 CHOICE Clothes codes: Marxism Today's first ever fashion show looks at who is wearing what and why And tagging behind, stockists and stylists BOOKS John Lloyd on Wapping; Black politics; Sinclair sunrise; Band Aid; Spanish legacy; Marquez's tale; and Gorbachev UPDATE New Year resolutions plus notes on contributors CLOSE-UP Melissa Benn on the Myra Hindley myth covers & adverts
Marxism Today February 1987
FOCUS French Lessons Chirac has found the road to neo-liberalism more difficult than he expected Guinness: The beleaguered drinks giant faces an unhappy 1987. Meanwhile it has made post-Big Bang City a hot political issue. Afghanistan: Fred Halliday asks whether the ceasefire could bring a lasting peace? Aids: the government's plans aren't up to it News on Sunday: will it turn out to be a flagship or a flop for the Left? Chinese Puzzle: Rebellious students appear to have derailed the reform process. Is it all downhill from now on? LETTERS Sid isn't all; fashion freaks; a terrorist morality; and Euro women FEATURES Charge of The Light Brigade Beatrix Campbell examines why Labour councils are so vulnerable to being tarred with the 'loony left' brush The Gorbachev Revolution The arrival of a new leader has heralded a new openness within Soviet society. Monty Johnstone interviews leading Gorbachev aide, Fedor Burlatsky Unions: Fit for Active Service? Labour's new industrial policy won't work because the unions aren't up to it, argues Tony Lane Labour Shores up its Defence Neil Kinnock has bravely nailed his non-nuclear colours to the mast. Jon Bloomfield assesses Labour's defence policy Master of Arts Arnold Kettle, writer and communist intellectual, died last month. Eric Hobsbawm pays tribute Living in Fear of Feelings Elena Lieven suggests emotions play a powerful, yet largely unrecognised, part in politics CHANNEL 5 Under fire: can the Beeb survive the pressures of Tory attacks and technological advance? Brian McNair looks at what the future might hold Laugh and a half: how political is alternative comedy? Stephen Wagg looks at the New Wave from Monty Python to Spitting Image Tokens of affection: the message behind the Valentine's Day ritual Jack Lindsay, literary figure of the 1940s and 50s, looks back at his life on the Left BOOKS Bernard Crick on Roy Hattersley; Jill Tweedie on Mary Kenny; scientific futures; plus briefs on foreign travel: China, Tibet and New York, a guide to the guides, and how to avoid travel bugs CLOSE-UP Bob Lumley on the worldly wordsmith, Umberto Eco covers & adverts
Marxism Today March 1987
FOCUS Kinnock's Big Secret Kinnock went along with Thatcher on Zircon. Martin Kettle explains why. And it doesn't bode well for a Labour government British Telecom Strike: This was very much a dispute of the future GPs at night: the innercity dilemma Moscow Moves: Under Gorbachev, events have begun to move with an almost bewildering speed Liberace: Something the media still wouldn't admit Common curriculum: The Tories want to bring the schools into line.And it would mark a major change in British education Chile: fireworks for women's day LETTERS More loony left, isms, escort ads, union resources, the beeb FEATURES The Great Divide Andrew Gamble looks at the North-South division A Taste of Currie Beatrix Campbell interviews Edwina Currie, the controversial Tory minister Election Voices Angela Carter, Derek Jameson, Raymond Briggs, Tony Blackburn, Merle Amory, Auberon Waugh and others tell us what they feel about the general election The New Nostalgia The secondhand, pastiche and nostalgia are all the rage. David Edgar asks whatever happened to modernism 2O Years of Women's Choice In spite of the 1967 Abortion Act, feminists are on the defensive. Alison Frater explains why A Tale of Wapping Woe Mike Power and Helen Hague assess the dispute that lasted over a year CHANNEL5 Coming in from the Cold: the new Soviet cultural climate The Housemartins on the words behind their music Paul Simon's Graceland album raised a lot of questions about the cultural boycott Marxism Today's first wine column and a special offer Behind the scenes with athletics coach, John Isaacs CHANNEL 5 CHOICE Hank Wangford on country and western; constructivism at the Tate; and much more Anna Raeburn on Gloria Steinem's Marilyn; James Cameron; thrillers COMMENT The incomes policy debate UPDATE A guide to local museums CLOSE-UP George Joffe on Terry Waite covers & adverts
Marxism Today April 1987
FOCUS Pale Shades Of Blue As the election approaches, Thatcherism is wearing a paler shade of blue The Lebanon Conundrum: Syria moves in to sort it out. But will it - and on what terms? The General and Municipal Workers in search of a new image Good Times, Bad Times: Things have changed for CND. And it's not easy-going Clarke Law: The Tories are shaping up for another round of union law Supernova: A new star is born, the first for centuries BEALINE Beatrix Campbell argues that Labour, at last, is taking notice of women, but progress remains fragile LETTERS Modernism, more on escort ads, designer socialism, Edwina Currie, abortion FEATURES Labour's Pain, Alliance Pleasure Sarah Benton looks at Labour and the Alliance in the light of Greenwich In the Land of the Dispossessed Britain's workforce is now acutely divided. Charlie Leadbeater argues it is the Left's biggest problem Sisters and Slogans Feminism in the 80s is very different from the 70s. Melissa Benn discusses the changes I-VIII Gramsci Supplement This month marks the 50th anniversary of Gramsci's death. Stuart Hall, Anne Sassoon, Roger Simon and others assess his significance Class War and After At the root of the Left's crisis, argues Ernesto Laclau, is the fact that the working class can't deliver the goods anymore Regulating the Media Maelstrom Television is on the eve of a revolution. Brian McNair explains why CHANNEL5 Fleet Street is beginning to look very different these days Richard Dyer assesses Andy Warhol, symbol of the 60s Selling off the football grounds Le Corbusier at the Hayward Adult comics are becoming more popular - and are not what you might expect CHANNEL 5 CHOICE jazz; Ramadan; Platoon; Laibach; and word processors BOOKS Malcolm Rutherford on Beatrix Campbell's Iron Ladies; Anita Desai on Indian fiction; Falklands; family history; and much more UPDATE Celebrating Shakespeare's birthday CLOSE-UP Peter Wilby on Kenneth Baker covers & adverts
Marxism Today May 1987
FOCUS The Red Star Effect Gorbachev is taking the West by storm. Even the radical Right is starting to change its tune Soaring Art Prices: As art prices rise the public loses out University research: the government has been forced to retreat a little. Slowly the science lobby is getting a hearing Gay Rights: activists propose a new law Chernobyl Fallout: The case of the Cumbrian sheep reminds us just how dangerous nuclear power can be Trade Wars: Despite all the jingoism, Japan is more sinned against than sinning BEALINE Beatrix Campbell investigates what is happening to Britain's biggest union, the Transport and General LETTERS More on Currie, cultural boycott, Iron Ladies, punter power, postmodernism FEATURES Snatching Victory from Defeat Eric Hobsbawm argues we must prevent a third term at all costs; and that means voting for the candidate, Labour or Alliance, which has the best chance of defeating the Tory The Natural Alliance The Alliance is seen as untouchable by many on the Left. Martin Kettle suggests that, on the contrary, it must be seen as part of the Left Parent Power at the Chalkface Parent power is the Right'snew buzzword in education.Angela McRobbie explains why we ignore parents at our peril It's off to Work we go? The Tories are vulnerable on unemployment, and they know it. Veronica Beechey argues that Labour can't turn the issue to its advantage because its case is unconvincing Quiet Death of N-Power One year after Chernobyl and the Tories seem to have learnt nothing. But Colin Sweet suggests that appearances might be deceptive CHANNEL 5 Cilia Black, pop star of the 60s, goes from strength to strength in the 80s Glasgow has a new spirit and a new status Carmen, an opera that remains ever-popular Turner at the Tate: he finally has his wish granted CHANNEL 5 CHOICE Nicholas Wright on West End theatre; Channel 4's Cornerhouse; Domesday Database and Healthcall Julia Pascal on Jews; Dylan's lyrics; black political culture; Aids; acid rain; Chernobyl and more COMMENT Robin Cook, Dave Cook and Neal Ascherson reply to Eric Hobsbawm on tactical voting. Bill Morris discusses divided labour UPDATE Glasgow's Mayfest CLOSE-UP Nicci Gerrard on Glenys Kinnock covers & adverts
Marxism Today June 1987
FOCUS Britain's Sterling Efforts The economic indicators seem to be providing an electoral gift to the Tories. But they have little to do with the government's performance Bullets Before Ballots: The killing of eight IRA members during a raid on a Northern Ireland police station may cause some heartsearching in the organisation - but it is unlikely to deter its military campaign In From The Cold: Iceland's women hold the balance of power Greece's New Left: A new force emerges from the fragments Common Future: An assault is launched on the world's polluters Underpaid - And Unloved: Civil servants are trying hard to court public opinion LETTERS The great tactical voting debate continues FEATURES Labour: A Party In Search of Power Beatrix Campbell talks to Bryan Gould, Labour's election campaign organiser Gramsci and Us How can questions raised by an Italian Communist in his wartime prison cell help us understand Thatcherism, asks Stuart Hall? Thatcher Britannia Mrs Thatcher's womanlyqualities have been crucial to her political project. But, says Ros Brunt, they have done little to advance the cause of her sex The Gorbachev Offensive The Soviet leader's reform drive is a high-risk strategy. But, argues Archie Brown, he is strengthening his base in order to carry it through i-iv Glastonbury Pull-Out Some news and some views on CND's summer spectacular Japan At Bay Hostility is mounting towards Japan's trade surplus. But, says John Wells, it could play a critical role in encouraging world development CHANNEL5 Brian Hipkin interviews Labour's director of communications, Peter Mandelson Led Zeppelin: The riffs live on Londoners - city life on view Tasting the grape: The best buys from down under CHANNEL 5 CHOICE Paul Bradshaw on reggae; Star Trek IV; Digital audio tape; Scotland's tennis coup Feminist Book Fortnight special: Barbara Cartland, Rosie Barnes, Margot Heinemann and others on key political books; plus teenage fiction, sci-fi, black writers and the 19th century novel COMMENT Monty Johnstone and Michael Meadowcroft MP take issue with tactical voting UPDATE Looking at local art CLOSE-UP Isabel Hilton on Alfonsin covers & adverts
Marxism Today July 1987
Reagan's Gulf Gamble The latest bout of US hostility towards Iran is fraught with danger Glasnost and Peace The new mood in the Soviet Union may provide an opening for autonomous groups Scotland's Revolt Can Caledonian Labour meet the challenge? The Challenge to Chun How will South Korea's leader react to the crisis? Cheque out with Plastic The new bank cards herald the demise of cash Superconductivity Breakthroughs in superconductors BEALINE Beatrix Campbell on the Northern Ireland trade union movement LETTERS Soviet women, libertarian cul-de-sacs, education FEATURES Crawling from the Wreckage In the end, the 1987 election repeated the disaster of 1983- and, argues Andrew Gamble, the Left has no alibis Heartlands of Defeat Doreen Massey maps the political geography of a divided Britain Flexibility At The Coalface Charlie Leadbeater talks to Mick McGahey on the eve of his retirement from the miners' union leadership Cycling Pull-Out The pros and cons of twowheeled transport The Tamil Tragedy The roots of the Sri Lankan conflict are buried deep in the sub-continent's post-colonial settlement, argues Meghnad Desai Blue Election, Election Blues Labour's revival depends on moving beyond the old traditions, argues Stuart Hall CHANNEL5 Rod Hackney talks to Jos Boys about his approach community architecture and his role as president of the Royal Institute of Architects Polish theatre has been upstaged by the drama of political reality CHANNEL 5 CHOICE Sue Steward on salsa; radical US drama; Skin and Coal; hippies; national fantasies at the Barbican BOOKS The new Gunter Grass; Cynthia Cockburn on the MSC; contraceptives; plus Alison Fell, Micheline, Wandor Eamonn McCabe COMMENT Jude Bloomfield and Robin Blackburn responding Ernesto Laclau, discuss the continuing importance of class CLOSE-UP Malcolm Rutherford on Neil Kinnock covers & adverts
Marxism Today August 1987
Alliance Asunder Malcolm Rutherford looks at the personalities and politics of the split within the Alliance Democrats' White Hopes: After Hart's demise, there seems to be only one Democratic alternative An Ear For Quality: Eric Hobsbawm's obituary to John Hammond, the most radical talent spotter in the history of jazz Fight, Fight and Fight Again: The NUM is assessing its position as a result of the recent conference To Fund Or Not To Fund The steady erosion of the grant base of the Royal Shakespeare Company continues despite the company's success on Broadway LETTERS Popular socialism, voting patterns, the Greek Left, Soviet initiatives, cycling feedback FEATURES Abuse Of Trust After Cleveland, the sexual abuse of children must never again be just a family affair, argue Esther Saraga and Mary MacLeod Ostpolitik Reborn Eric Hobsbawm in conversation with prominent SPD thinker Peter Glotz Italy's Fading Dream The decline of the PCI in recent years suggests that the third way is no longer possible. Donald Sassoon argues that the European Left is suffering from many of the same symptoms A Hole In Labour's Heart Labour's election campaign was widely praised, but Robin Cook argues that another term of Thatcherism will necessitate further changes in presentation and a serious rethink of Labour's priorities Women At War Marge Piercy discusses feminism, the second world war and her new novel with Maria Lauret and Cora Kaplan CHANNEL 5 Edinburgh Festival: A guide to one of the most important events in the cultural calendar Fringe: Fact and fiction Edinburgh: Politics of the Festival Playwright David Edgar talks to Richard Eyre, the new director of the National Theatre The who, what, when, where and why guide to the Edinburgh Festival Talent Spotting: The famous feet that once trod the Festival's boards BOOKS H-Block,the IRA and the Hunger Strike; Isabel Hilton on the new South American novel by Isabel Allende UPDATE South Africa diary CLOSE-UP Bob Woffinden on Rupert Murdoch covers & adverts
Marxism Today September 1987
Two Paths To Summit Disarmament is on the agenda, but John Cox explains that there is a wide difference between the expectations of the superpowers The Alliance: Unanswered questions about centre-party politics Confrontation in the Gulf: The recent rise in Iranian rhetorical violence masks the political calculation behind the religious fervour The genes everyone is talking about: The dangers of the revolution in genetic technology Mosaics in the spotlight: Celebration of the ancient art BEALINE How come so many people don't know what to think about the Spycatcher saga? LETTERS Child abuse, Northern Ireland, the MacBride principles and nice marxists FEATURES Lessons In Elitism Baker's plans for education are the most radical since 1944. Brian Simon argues the case for effective resistance The Maya Character Author Maya Angelou, celebrating the publication of the new volume of her autobiography, talks to Marxism Today about her life and works Unions Go To Market The unions must be seen by the public to pursue efficiency. Charlie Leadbeater argues the case for a new social vision to match the restructuring of the economy Coalfield Conundrums The recovery of the NUM will require courage and strategy. Hywel Francis looks to the future Left Turns Across Europe Four leading European communists discuss their political position and future intentions CHANNEL 5 The press, the government and the book with the box-office appeal of Le Carre Editor of Cosmopolitan, Linda Kelsey, in conversation about the magazine which celebrates its 15th birthday this year As the new season kicks off, Marxism Today examines the cult of the football manager Soviet poster design: Art or advertising? The essential war film after Platoon The past and present significance of Marcus Garvey BOOKS John Lloyd and Charlie Leadbeater's book on the future of work; Post-structuralism; Heroin abuse; women of Nicaragua COMMENT The new policies needed to attack the ramshackle coalition of Toryism CLOSE-UP George Joffe on Ayatollah Khomeini covers & adverts
Marxism Today October 1987
Front & back covers, contents, contributors (large files no proofread) Conservative Commitments The Queen's speech in June outlined 17 bills theTories hope to enact in the next parliamentary session. Andrew Gamble looks at the new Tory agenda Che Guevara: Assessing his significance 20 years after his death Power To The Parents: Dewsbury has pushed education into the headlines China: The 13th party congress and the future course of Chinese reform Poll tax: Tory own-goal? Brum Brum Birmingham Superprix: the motor race with a difference Why is Labour afraid of Liverpool's popular socialism? LETTERS Union initiatives by Tom Sawyer, human rights, Northern Ireland Out Of The Wilderness Eric Hobsbawm argues that the problem now facing the Left is nothing less than the reconstruction of its programme The Morals Dilemma The personal has never been more political. David Edgar looks at the Left's attitude towards morality Women's Fertility Rights Over lm people in Britain today suffer from infertility. Michelle Stanworth looks at the solutions on offer i-iv Student Supplement Completely dispensable satchel-sized guide for those in higher education Happy Birthday To Us Vox pop to celebrate Marxism Today's 30th birthday. Some loved us, some hated us, some had never even heard of us After The Apocalypse How is it that the country that defeated the Americans could make such a mess of the peace? Adam Fforde looks at Vietnam's current problems Home Movie Man; Derek Jarman's new film, Last of England, is as controversial as one would expect. Simon Watney interviews the man behind the super 8 camera Winning the Booker Prize means more than prestige: in the cut throat publishing world of the 80s it means big bucks Nightclubbin': the sexuality of people and places that go bump in the night The tv argument direct from Edinburgh: is public or free market the way forward? Hogarth and the manners of the 18th century British school of painting BOOKS REVIEWS Anthony Barnett on Livingstone and Blunkett; Brenda Polan on Fay Weldon; Women in the media; plus Northern Ireland COMMENT Peter Hain and Martin Jacques on the left unity statement CLOSE-UP Martin Kettle on Tony Benn Adverts, classified (large files no proofread)
Marxism Today November 1987
Front & back covers, contents, contributors (large files no proofread) The Great Share Crash John Grahl examines the implications of the Stock Exchange crash for Western economies Women And Science: A new centre is formed for the appliance of science The Philippines: People power has turned sour as Aquino has shifted to the right Job Training Scheme: The writing is on the wall, though the government won't admit it Star Wars: Could the Daily Star have underestimated public taste? Greenham Rifts: As cruise's future looks uncertain, why are the women campers turning on each other? LETTERS Baker's Gerbil, childfree living, taking Hobsbawm to task and the tv debate Beatrix Campbell is disappointed in The Big Easy's heroine Moscow On The Move Fred Halliday with a view from Moscow Glasnost And After The image of the Soviet Union has been transformed. Gorbachev's impact has been sensational. Monty Johnstone assesses the Gorbachev era Trotsky And Co Leading Soviet historian Yuri Afanasyev talks about the possible rehabilitation of Bukharin and Trotsky Women Behind Bars Everyone loves the male crook, but not the woman criminal argue Melissa Benn and Chris Tchaikovsky City Supplement Our look at financial services Centre Partings In this interview, Shirley Williams discusses prospects for the new merged party Towards 2025 Where is the British economy going? Bob Rowthorn and John Wells look at two possible scenarios for 2025 Bob Woffinden on the future of the Financial Times An old British obsession: The Perfect Spy is set to top tv ratings 10 years after The Women's Room, Nicci Gerrard talks to Marilyn French The Diego Rivera exhibition East Meets Wild West: a new production of Hamlet Damon and Debbie: Brookside takes off around the country and introduces Asian characters for the first time The Hot House missinaries Soviets with style: celebrating glasnost with films and tv BOOKS The latest historical blockbuster from Eric Hobsbawm; Barbara Burford on black women's poetry CLOSE-UP Madeleine Simms on David Alton Adverts, classified (large files no proofread)
Marxism Today December 1987
Front & back covers, contents, contributors (large files no proofread) Gorbachev's Gamble John Cox examines the paradoxical implications of the INF agreement for the peace movement and SDI Leslie Morton: A tribute to the party activist and historian Gavin Laird: Under fire forthe AEU's single- union agreement with Ford in Dundee Dundee: The TUC background The Arias peace plan: Changing the ground rules in Central America Ozone: The heart of the atmosphere has been ripped out The Pink Paper: Fun remains a priority for the newspaper filling the gap left by Gay News BEALINE Beatrix Campbell on Aids advertising and the culture of penetration LETTERS Glasnost, Damon and Debbie, Hobsbawm's style and back to 2025 FEATURES Spend, Spend, Spend? Black Monday was the biggest Stock Exchange collapse since 1929. Will it lead to a slump or will it remain very much an equity crisis? John Wells examines the possibilities Legacy Of The Crash The crash has shaken the radical Right. Charlie Leadbeater and Bob Rowthorn argue it could do them serious damage Violent Screen Play Hungerf ord has given quite new force to the argument about violence on television. Rosalind Coward explains why the Left must be part of the debate Beating A Unilateral Retreat Old-style unilateralism has had its day. Jon Bloomfield argues it is time to move on The Left's Hallelujah Chorus Chesterfield was supposed to be about rethinking. It was more a display of fundamentalism in all its finery. Rosalind Brunt reflects YULETIDINGS A letter home to mum from loving son Stuart Cosgrove Meaty and meatless Christmas menus Drink and be merry: The season's finest wine and port A short story by FayWeldon SueTownsend's recommended children's reading A look at the bookshops' humour sections this Christmas Stars on 45s: the famous choose the five most indispensable records in their collections Attenborough's Biko and some favourite festive flicks for the holiday Review of the Booker shortlist CLOSE-UP Julian Turner on Kasparov and Karpov Adverts, classified (large files no proofread)