Political Science
SPIN DICTATORS: THE CHANGING FACE OF TYRANNY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Written by Treisman, Daniel
How a new breed of dictators holds power by manipulating information and faking democracy Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world.
BIN LADEN PAPERS: HOW THE ABBOTTABAD RAID REVEALED THE TRUTH ABOUT AL-QAEDA, ITS LEADER AND HIS FAMILY
Written by Lahoud, Nelly
An inside look at al-Qaeda from 9/11 to the death of its founder--told through the words of Bin Laden and his closest circle As seen on 60 Minutes "A comprehensive, meticulously constructed and eye-opening look at bin Laden as husband, father and leader-in-hiding. . . . An engaging and persuasive read."--Karen J.
GENERATION GAP: WHY THE BABY BOOMERS STILL DOMINATE AMERICAN POLITICS AND CULTURE
Written by Munger, Kevin
The Baby Boomers are the largest and most powerful generation in American history-and they aren't going away any time soon. They are, on average, whiter, wealthier, and more conservative than younger generations. They dominate cultural and political institutions and make up the largest slice of the electorate.
OUR UNFINISHED MARCH: THE VIOLENT PAST AND IMPERILED FUTURE OF THE VOTE-A HISTORY, A CRISIS, A PLAN
Written by Koppelman, Sam
A brutal, bloody, and at times hopeful history of the vote; a primer on the opponents fighting to take it away; and a playbook for how we can save our democracy before it's too late--from the former U.S.
BRIEF HISTORY OF FASCIST LIES
Written by Finchelstein, Federico
"There is no better book on fascism's complex and vexed relationship with truth."--Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them In this short companion to his book From Fascism to Populism in History, world-renowned historian Federico Finchelstein explains why fascists regarded simple and often hateful lies as truth, and why so many of th
AMERICA, GODDAM: VIOLENCE, BLACK WOMEN, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE
Written by Lindsey, Treva B
One of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2022, Kirkus Reviews
YOUNG LORDS A RADICAL HISTORY
Written by Fernández, Johanna
Against the backdrop of America's escalating urban rebellions in the 1960s, an unexpected cohort of New York radicals unleashed a series of urban guerrilla actions against the city's racist policies and contempt for the poor.
1620: A CRITICAL RESPONSE TO THE 1619 PROJECT
Written by Wood, Peter W
Peter Wood argues against the flawed interpretation of history found in the New York Times' 1619 Project and asserts that the true origins of American self-government were enshrined in the Mayflower Compact in 1620.
DRINKING UP THE REVOLUTION: A SOCIALIST POLITICS OF ALCOHOL
Written by Wilt, James
James Wilt exposes the links between the global alcohol industry and capitalism. In Drinking Up the Revolution, James Wilt shows us why alcohol policy should be at the heart of any socialist movement. Many people are drinking more now than ever before, as already massive multinationals are consolidating and new online delivery services are booming in an increasingly de
HAMILTON: SELECTED WRITINGS
Essays, speeches, and letters on constitution ratification, pardoning powers, the Bank of the U.S., and foreign policy illuminate not only Hamilton's legacy but his compelling engagement with Madison, Jefferson, and Adams, and his legendary conflict with Burr. A Penguin Classic With the Penguin Liberty series by Penguin Classics, we look to the U.S.
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