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William Powers is a freelance writer and author of
Blue Clay People: Seasons on Africa's Fragile Edge
and
Whispering in the Giant's Ear: A Frontline Chronicle From Bolivia's War on Globalization
. He can be reached at
bill@williampowersbooks.com
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