Political & Social Science

Reviewed by: 

“Wilson succeeded as President of the United States with reforms outside of social issues that, then and now, were used to thwart needed change.”

Reviewed by: 

“a narrative that’s deeply insightful and thoroughly convincing in its condemnation of the city of Greensboro, its police force, and the FBI for their complicity in a deadly Klan and Nazi a

Reviewed by: 

“this is not a balanced and academic book, but it does provide a vibrant narrative for those already skeptical of the tech industry.”

Reviewed by: 

Luis Buñuel—the great Spanish Mexican film director—brought to the big screen the lives of homeless, derelict kids in Los Olvidados (The Forgotten). The movie was released in the US as

Reviewed by: 

“Chomsky’s lifetime of activism and critique culminates in this volume, offering readers both a summary of his long-standing positions and a call to action.”

Reviewed by: 

“In this short but important book, Goeglein identifies the progressive culprits whose ideas led to the radical transformation of America’s culture.”

Reviewed by: 

“In his latest book War, Woodward’s obvious purpose is to help Kamala Harris defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election.”

Reviewed by: 

“The Indian Card is about growing up as an enrolled Native American and what that means, from the harsh treatment in Indian schools to hardly making any difference

Reviewed by: 

“part memoir, part travelogue, part guide for writers, part polemic.”

Author(s):
Other Contributors:
Reviewed by: 

"For those wondering why they should bother to vote, these pages effectively dramatize why it matters and the cost we all pay when elections aren't free and fair."

Reviewed by: 

“a compelling story of the destruction and vileness [the protagonists] set in motion and the efforts to finally bring them to justice.”

Reviewed by: 

Thomas Piketty is a French economist who got his PhD at the London School of Economics and began his teaching career at MIT.

Reviewed by: 

“should be considered as a great, unit-driven classroom text for young people as it offers inroads to a variety of artists across numerous mediums from around the world.”

Reviewed by: 

“For the interested casual reader who loves history, The Muse of History is a worthy read . . .”

Reviewed by: 

If you think you have a challenging job, consider replacing the most popular man in America in the most challenging political office in the land.

Reviewed by: 

As Americans prepare to go to the polls in November what better time for adults to take their 4–8 year olds on a tour of the White House in this interactive picture book by Lindsay Ward.

Reviewed by: 

The Rev. William J. Barber II is one of the nation’s foremost civil rights and anti-poverty leaders. Although African American, he has always insisted on a multiracial agenda in his activism.

Reviewed by: 

"Even with segments that might raise the hackles or seem idealistic and unattainable, every page of this book is worth reading and discussing."

Reviewed by: 

“brings together Hoover-style surveillance and Goldman-style anarchism with the force of inevitability [that] reflects both top-notch detective work and consummate crime writing.”

Reviewed by: 

"Some women aspired to become a housewife from an early age and are delighted with the role; others were relegated to it . . ."

Reviewed by: 

a fascinating collection of case studies of cross-cultural adoption . . .”

Reviewed by: 

Sarah Ditum’s book covers a period that she refers to as the “long aughts,” lasting roughly from Britney Spear’s famous 1998 song of “Baby One More Time,” until March 2013 with the release by Robin

Reviewed by: 

In her introduction to Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth, Nathalie Haynes reflects on the view explored in her publication, that we humans create gods in our own image (rather than the

Reviewed by: 

“In True Believer, Traub traces not just Hubert Humphrey’s life but the rise and fall of mid-20th century liberalism with all of its courage, promise, triumphs, contradictions, com

Pages