Political Science
WILL TO SEE: DISPATCHES FROM A WORLD OF MISERY AND HOPE
Written by Levy, Bernard-Henri
An unflinching look at the most urgent humanitarian crises around the globe, from one of the world's most daring philosopher-reporters "Fierce and elegant, Lévy's musings will be of profound interest to any reader of modern continental philosophy."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Over the past fifty years, renowned public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy has reported e
INTIMATE STRANGERS: ARENDT, MARCUSE, SOLZHENITSYN, AND SAID IN AMERICAN POLITICAL DISCOURSE
Written by Ritivoi, Andreea
Hannah Arendt, Herbert Marcuse, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, and Edward Said each steered major intellectual and political schools of thought in American political discourse after World War II, yet none of them was American, which proved crucial to their ways of arguing and reasoning both in and out of the American context.
RED LINES: POLITICAL CARTOONS AND THE STRUGGLE AGAINST CENSORSHIP
Written by Liew, Sonny
A lively graphic narrative reports on censorship of political cartoons around the world, featuring interviews with censored cartoonists from Pittsburgh to Beijing. Why do the powerful feel so threatened by political cartoons? Cartoons don't tell secrets or move markets.
DARKWATER: VOICES FROM WITHIN THE VEIL
Written by Du Bois, W E B
Essential reading for students of African-American history The distinguished American civil rights leader, W. E. B. Du Bois first published these fiery essays, sketches, and poems individually nearly 80 years ago in the Atlantic, the Journal of Race Development, and other periodicals.
BATTLE FOR THE SOUL: INSIDE THE DEMOCRATS' CAMPAIGNS TO DEFEAT TRUMP
Written by Dovere, Edward-Isaac
An award-winning political journalist for The Atlantic tells the inside story of how the embattled Democratic Party, seeking a direction for its future during the Trump years, successfully regained the White House. The 2020 presidential campaign was a defining moment for America.
AMERICAN HAPPINESS AND DISCONTENTS: THE UNRULY TORRENT, 2008-2020
Written by Will, George F
Examine the ways in which expertise, reason, and manners are continually under attack in our institutions, courts, political arenas, and social venues with this collection from the Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist. George F. Will has been one of this country's leading columnists since 1974. He won the Pulitzer Prize for it in 1977.
WAR ON PEACE: THE END OF DIPLOMACY AND THE DECLINE OF AMERICAN INFLUENCE
Written by Farrow, Ronan
US foreign policy is undergoing a dire transformation, forever changing America's place in the world. Institutions of diplomacy and development are bleeding out after deep budget cuts; the diplomats who make America's deals and protect its citizens around the world are walking out in droves.
LAST BEST HOPE: AMERICA IN CRISIS AND RENEWAL
Written by Packer, George
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice [George Packer's] account of America's decline into destructive tribalism is always illuminating and often dazzling. --William Galston, The Washington Post
PREVENTABLE: THE INSIDE STORY OF HOW LEADERSHIP FAILURES, POLITICS, AND SELFISHNESS DOOMED THE U.S. CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
Written by Slavitt, Andy
* NATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Painfully good. The book could have been called, 'Outrageous.' The story Andy Slavitt tells is not just about Trump's monumental failures but also about the deeper ones that started long before, with our health system, our politics, and more." --Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the U.S.
PERSIST
Written by Warren, Elizabeth
The inspiring, influential senator and bestselling author mixes vivid personal stories with a passionate plea for political transformation. Elizabeth Warren is a beacon for everyone who believes that real change can improve the lives of all Americans. Committed, fearless, and famously persistent, she brings her best game to every battle she wages.
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