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36 books in Society & Politics
36 books in Society & Politics
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23 books in Society & Politics
23 books in Society & Politics
A survey of human history from the evolution of archaic human species in the Stone Age to the modern 21st century. It examines the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions and how they shaped the development of modern society, religion, and capitalism.
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A dystopian novel set in a totalitarian superstate where the Party exerts total control over its citizens through mass surveillance and the Thought Police. The story follows Winston Smith, a worker at the Ministry of Truth, as he attempts to maintain his individuality and search for truth amidst state-mandated propaganda. The work examines how the manipulation of language and historical records can be used as tools of political oppression.
Set in a dystopian United States, the story follows railroad executive Dagny Taggart as she navigates a crumbling economy where the nation's most productive citizens are mysteriously disappearing. The novel explores the philosophical conflict between rational self-interest and collectivism through the search for a legendary figure named John Galt.
“By turns practical and insightful, Fred's indefatigable spirit, sound judgement, and depth of experience shine through in Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word. Throughout his unique upbringing and accomplished career, which spanned a period of profound political and economic change, Fred set a standard of leadership and level-headed collaboration while dealing with the complex issues around global trade and the many ways it impacts our day-to-day lives.”

“Ray does an astounding job of giving us an inspiring and thought-provoking experience by looking at the rises and declines of empires, showing how economics, culture, military prowess, innovation, inequality, and other elements interact. He leaves us with an improved perspective for thinking about very vexing issues such as the state of America versus China.”

“Take it from someone who has been on the inside, who understands the fight we are currently in, and who knows what must be done to save our country. Dr. Sebastian Gorka's latest book, The War for America's Soul, leverages the former White House strategist's expertise, driven by his determination to preserve what made America great in the first place.”

“I'm surprised they haven't tried to destroy the reputation of Alexis de Tocqueville in his book Democracy in America. Just a matter of time. You notice the Democrats want to keep centralising power... Alexis de Tocqueville comes to America... and he says there's no conceivable way America could ever have such an all powerful centralized government.”

“Perez examines how male bias often unintentionally creeps into the studies, systems, and algorithms used to collect data. She demonstrates how not factoring in women's needs, their different bodies, and social roles leads to not only negative outcomes for women, but negative second-order effects that impact the environment and economic development.”

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