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An active participant in the debates over same-sex marriage for three decades, philosopher John Corvino built strong relationships, and even friendships, with many on the other side. In this urgent and thought-provoking book, Corvino draws lessons from that experience to make the case for how to...

Brought to you by Penguin. A sweeping, resonant, revelatory history of how the expropriation of property made the modern world, by a brilliant young historian Expropriation – the forced transfer of property rights – is usually associated with dictators, unstable countries, and violent...

How trauma became a weapon, by highly-acclaimed author of Virtue Hoarders Traumatized traces the emergence and triumph of the concept of trauma in public life. From shell-shock and PTSD to the power of Oprah Winfrey and the authentic personal brand, Liu weaves together the history of this now...

FROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE END OF HISTORY AND THE LAST MAN 'One of the West's most interesting public intellectuals' THE TIMES 'None is more eminent or experienced than Francis Fukuyama' FINANCIAL TIMES In 1989, one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Francis Fukuyama -...

What true statecraft consists of, and how to know a statesman when we see one In the modern world we yearn for great leaders but resist them when they come along. In this much-needed essay, Steven B. Smith tells us that a statesman is something far different from a demagogue or a technocrat; he...

Master the political forces reshaping global democracy with a clear-eyed look at the historic cycles of populist revolt. Turn your daily commute into an engaging masterclass on history and social science, cutting through the noise of partisan news to reveal the true mechanics behind modern...

Trace the gripping history of how ruthless strongmen weaponize fear to seize absolute power and crush political freedom. Perfect for your daily commute, this intense exploration of autocracy reveals the recurring patterns of authoritarianism. Dive into a thought-provoking journey through...

Decode the political science behind anti-establishment movements and the global clash between citizens and corrupt elites. Whether you are commuting to work or trying to make sense of endless election cycles, this thought-provoking history offers clarity on today’s most polarizing rhetoric...

Master the mechanics of political authority and uncover how empires rise and collapse throughout global history. Whether you are enriching your daily commute or seeking deep intellectual focus, this intense analysis transforms how you view modern government. Witness the brutal clash between...

Explore the ultimate political science laboratory where democratization and durable authoritarianism collide head-on. Perfect for your intellectual commute, this analytical journey reveals how a shared history birthed two radically different nations. Discover how state control, civil society...

Master comparative politics and decode global power structures without getting bogged down in dense academic jargon. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating morning commute or focused study session, this engaging audio experience transforms abstract concepts into clear, actionable knowledge...

From Daron Acemoglu, 2024 Nobel laureate in economics and coauthor of Why Nations Fail, an ambitious and expansive inquiry into the biggest story in global politics over the last hundred years: the rise and fall of liberal democracy. "A very important work and a must-read." —Thomas Piketty, #1...

Do you feel like you’re the only person at your office without an "I Voted!" sticker on Election Day? It turns out that you're far from alone – 100 million eligible U.S. voters never went to the polls in 2016. That’s about 35 million more than voted for the winning presidential candidate...

How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive?The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to...

Um em cada quatro brasileiros está abaixo da linha de pobreza, (sobre)vivendo sob condições inaceitáveis. Saber que milhares de pessoas, inclusive crianças, sofrem com as consequências da desigualdade imediatamente nos provoca um senso de indignação e um desejo de resolver a situação, mas as respostas para eliminar a pobreza parecem vir de todos os lados, apontando para caminhos opostos.

Can a song trigger a murder? Can a poem spark a riot? Can a book divide a people? Away from the gaze of mainstream urban media, across India's dusty, sleepy towns, a brand of popular culture is quietly seizing the imagination of millions, on the internet and off it. From catchy songs with...

In this timely book, distinguished historian Thomas Madden explores the people, events, and factors that led to the collapse of some of the world's most enduring republics—from Carthage to Rome to Venice and beyond—and examines the worrying lessons these failures hold for the United States and other democracies today.

Ahora resulta que los derechairos exacerbados exigen justicia, democracia y libertad. Incluso ruegan para que Donald Trump invada México y ponga orden político y social, lo que tanto despreciaron cuando el PRI y el PAN estuvieron en el gobierno. Con un guiño al memorable Monsi, Jairo Calixto Albarrán arremete contra la hipocresía, inoperancia y frivolidad de la derecha mexicana, que se asume como la vístima eterna desde su penthouse de Polanco y valiéndose de fake news, bots y periodistas al mejor postor arremeten contra su demonio favorito: la 4T.

Donald Trump ha ricostruito a propria immagine il Partito repubblicano lanciando un movimento popolare eterogeneo con il cappellino rosso MAGA in testa, grazie alle sue doti carismatiche e sfruttando risentimenti e complotti. La razionalità del discorso politico non gli appartiene, anzi, ha fatto dell'anti-intellettualismo una bandiera. Dietro l'apparente caos del Trump-pensiero, però, si è aggregato un movimento molto più strutturato di quanto si creda: una galassia di intellettuali, attivisti e politici che ha elaborato una critica radicale alla democrazia liberale americana.

Bloomsbury presents What If Reform Wins, written and read by Peter Chappell. *This audiobook includes an exclusive conversation between the author and journalist John Merrick* 'Farage is Britain's new prime minister. Nirvana or nightmare? Whatever our reaction, we all need to take this scenario...