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New in History and Politics: Winter 2020

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What's new in history and politics? Here are our top picks in recent releases.

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18 items

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The Narrow Corridor

The Narrow Corridor

States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty

by Acemoglu, Daron

Book - 2019

Professors Acemoglu and Robinson reunite (after 2012's Why Nations Fail) to examine the conditions need to protect liberty for all. A thought-provoking yet accessible look at political and economic institutions. Professors Acemoglu and Robinson reunite (after 2012's Why Nations Fail) to examine the conditions need to protect liberty for all. A thought-provoking yet accessible look at political and economic institutions. Show less

Professors Acemoglu and Robinson reunite (after 2012's Why Nations Fail) to examine the conditions need to protect liberty for all. A thought-provoking yet accessible look at political and economic institutions. Professors Acemoglu and Robinson reunite (after 2012's Why Nations Fail) to examine the conditions need to protect liberty for all. A thought-provoking yet accessible look at political and economic institutions. Show less

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The Great Pretender

The Great Pretender

The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness

by Cahalan, Susannah

Book - 2019

In 1973, researchers faked hallucinations and were committed to psychiatric facilities, leading to a study that upended the American psychiatric system. Cahalan's gripping investigation revisits that study and its impact. In 1973, researchers faked hallucinations and were committed to psychiatric facilities, leading to a study that upended the American psychiatric system. Cahalan's gripping investigation revisits that study and its impact. Show less

In 1973, researchers faked hallucinations and were committed to psychiatric facilities, leading to a study that upended the American psychiatric system. Cahalan's gripping investigation revisits that study and its impact. In 1973, researchers faked hallucinations and were committed to psychiatric facilities, leading to a study that upended the American psychiatric system. Cahalan's gripping investigation revisits that study and its impact. Show less

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The Europeans

The Europeans

Three Lives and the Making of A Cosmopolitan Culture

by Figes, Orlando

Book - 2019

Vividly written and thoroughly researched, this fascinating read looks at Europe in the second half of the 19th century through the lives of an opera singer, an art critic, and a novelist. A must-read for lovers of Western literature, music, and art. Vividly written and thoroughly researched, this fascinating read looks at Europe in the second half of the 19th century through the lives of an opera singer, an art critic, and a novelist. A must-read for lovers of Western literature, music, and art. Show less

Vividly written and thoroughly researched, this fascinating read looks at Europe in the second half of the 19th century through the lives of an opera singer, an art critic, and a novelist. A must-read for lovers of Western literature, music, and art. Vividly written and thoroughly researched, this fascinating read looks at Europe in the second half of the 19th century through the lives of an opera singer, an art critic, and a novelist. A must-read for lovers of Western literature, music, and art. Show less

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Notre-Dame

Notre-Dame

A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals

by Follett, Ken

Book - 2019

In this short ode to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, author Follett examines the structure's incredible history in light of the April 2019 fire that nearly destroyed it. In this short ode to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, author Follett examines the structure's incredible history in light of the April 2019 fire that nearly destroyed it. Show less

In this short ode to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, author Follett examines the structure's incredible history in light of the April 2019 fire that nearly destroyed it. In this short ode to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, author Follett examines the structure's incredible history in light of the April 2019 fire that nearly destroyed it. Show less

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The Second Founding

The Second Founding

How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution

by Foner, Eric

Book - 2019

This scholarly but never dry history of the Constitution looks at the changes wrought by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments in the aftermath of the Civil War. This scholarly but never dry history of the Constitution looks at the changes wrought by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments in the aftermath of the Civil War. Show less

This scholarly but never dry history of the Constitution looks at the changes wrought by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments in the aftermath of the Civil War. This scholarly but never dry history of the Constitution looks at the changes wrought by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments in the aftermath of the Civil War. Show less

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The Fruit of All My Grief

The Fruit of All My Grief

Lives in the Shadows of the American Dream

by Garcia, J. Malcolm

Book - 2019

Journalist Garcia looks at the lives of eleven everyday Americans who have been failed by powerful institutions - government, corporate, and others - in this compassionate call to action. Journalist Garcia looks at the lives of eleven everyday Americans who have been failed by powerful institutions - government, corporate, and others - in this compassionate call to action. Show less

Journalist Garcia looks at the lives of eleven everyday Americans who have been failed by powerful institutions - government, corporate, and others - in this compassionate call to action. Journalist Garcia looks at the lives of eleven everyday Americans who have been failed by powerful institutions - government, corporate, and others - in this compassionate call to action. Show less

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The History of Philosophy

The History of Philosophy

by Grayling, A. C.

Book - 2019

Accessible and comprehensive, Grayling's nearly 700-page history of human thought clearly explains and defines the work of both individual philosophers and entire movements. For general audiences and scholars alike. Accessible and comprehensive, Grayling's nearly 700-page history of human thought clearly explains and defines the work of both individual philosophers and entire movements. For general audiences and scholars alike. Show less

Accessible and comprehensive, Grayling's nearly 700-page history of human thought clearly explains and defines the work of both individual philosophers and entire movements. For general audiences and scholars alike. Accessible and comprehensive, Grayling's nearly 700-page history of human thought clearly explains and defines the work of both individual philosophers and entire movements. For general audiences and scholars alike. Show less

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The Queens of Animation

The Queens of Animation

The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History

by Holt, Nathalia

Book - 2019

Holt's compelling history of the early years of animation at Disney looks at three women who battled sexism to make significant contributions to some of the most famous animated works of all time. Holt's compelling history of the early years of animation at Disney looks at three women who battled sexism to make significant contributions to some of the most famous animated works of all time. Show less

Holt's compelling history of the early years of animation at Disney looks at three women who battled sexism to make significant contributions to some of the most famous animated works of all time. Holt's compelling history of the early years of animation at Disney looks at three women who battled sexism to make significant contributions to some of the most famous animated works of all time. Show less

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American Radicals

American Radicals

How Nineteenth-century Protest Shaped the Nation

by Jackson, Holly

Book - 2019

50 years after the founding of the United States, radicals and free-thinkers pushed the broaden the idea of "liberty and justice for all." In th...Show more 50 years after the founding of the United States, radicals and free-thinkers pushed the broaden the idea of "liberty and justice for all." In this engaging history, history professor Jackson examines fascinating activists from this turbulent time. Show less

50 years after the founding of the United States, radicals and free-thinkers pushed the broaden the idea of "liberty and justice for all." In th...Show more 50 years after the founding of the United States, radicals and free-thinkers pushed the broaden the idea of "liberty and justice for all." In this engaging history, history professor Jackson examines fascinating activists from this turbulent time. Show less

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Targeted

Targeted

The Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower's Inside Story of How Big Data, Trump, and Facebook Broke Democracy and How It Can Happen Again

by Kaiser, Brittany

Book - 2019

Kaiser is the whistleblower who broke the scandal of how Cambridge Analytica used ill-begotten data to create misleading and incredibly specific Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential campaign. A gripping read and an urgent call for action. Kaiser is the whistleblower who broke the scandal of how Cambridge Analytica used ill-begotten data to create misleading and incredibly specific Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential campaign. A gripping read and an urgent call for action. Show less

Kaiser is the whistleblower who broke the scandal of how Cambridge Analytica used ill-begotten data to create misleading and incredibly specific Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential campaign. A gripping read and an urgent call for action. Kaiser is the whistleblower who broke the scandal of how Cambridge Analytica used ill-begotten data to create misleading and incredibly specific Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential campaign. A gripping read and an urgent call for action. Show less

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Kochland

Kochland

The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America

by Leonard, Christopher

Book - 2019

An extensively researched portrait of Koch Industries, one of the most wealthy, powerful, and secretive companies in the United States. An extensively researched portrait of Koch Industries, one of the most wealthy, powerful, and secretive companies in the United States. Show less

An extensively researched portrait of Koch Industries, one of the most wealthy, powerful, and secretive companies in the United States. An extensively researched portrait of Koch Industries, one of the most wealthy, powerful, and secretive companies in the United States. Show less

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Mudlark

Mudlark

In Search of London's Past Along the River Thames

by Maiklem, Lara

Book - 2019

Mudlarking is the act of scavenging for interesting treasures along the banks of a river. In this entertaining account, editor Maiklem shares her adventures mudlarking along the Thames and delves into London's past via her finds. Mudlarking is the act of scavenging for interesting treasures along the banks of a river. In this entertaining account, editor Maiklem shares her adventures mudlarking along the Thames and delves into London's past via her finds. Show less

Mudlarking is the act of scavenging for interesting treasures along the banks of a river. In this entertaining account, editor Maiklem shares her adventures mudlarking along the Thames and delves into London's past via her finds. Mudlarking is the act of scavenging for interesting treasures along the banks of a river. In this entertaining account, editor Maiklem shares her adventures mudlarking along the Thames and delves into London's past via her finds. Show less

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Audience of One

Audience of One

Donald Trump, Television, and the Fracturing of America

by Poniewozik, James

Book - 2019

In this smart and often witty analysis, television critic Poniewozik profiles the changing American television landscape from the 1980s to today and argues that Trump's evolution and rise as a political candidate is inextricably linked to TV. In this smart and often witty analysis, television critic Poniewozik profiles the changing American television landscape from the 1980s to today and argues that Trump's evolution and rise as a political candidate is inextricably linked to TV. Show less

In this smart and often witty analysis, television critic Poniewozik profiles the changing American television landscape from the 1980s to today and argues that Trump's evolution and rise as a political candidate is inextricably linked to TV. In this smart and often witty analysis, television critic Poniewozik profiles the changing American television landscape from the 1980s to today and argues that Trump's evolution and rise as a political candidate is inextricably linked to TV. Show less

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Antisocial

Antisocial

Online Extremists, Techno-utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation

by Marantz, Andrew

Book - 2019

New Yorker writer Marantz examines the way that social media, which many tech moguls thought would lead to greater exchange of ideas and improved civil rights, has become a breeding ground for white nationalists and other extremists. New Yorker writer Marantz examines the way that social media, which many tech moguls thought would lead to greater exchange of ideas and improved civil rights, has become a breeding ground for white nationalists and other extremists. Show less

New Yorker writer Marantz examines the way that social media, which many tech moguls thought would lead to greater exchange of ideas and improved civil rights, has become a breeding ground for white nationalists and other extremists. New Yorker writer Marantz examines the way that social media, which many tech moguls thought would lead to greater exchange of ideas and improved civil rights, has become a breeding ground for white nationalists and other extremists. Show less

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The Education of An Idealist

The Education of An Idealist

A Memoir

by Power, Samantha

Book - 2019

Human rights activist and former UN ambassador Samantha Power reflects on her childhood, education, early career in journalism and finally, her time in public service. A gripping and clear-eyed account of struggles both personal and global. Human rights activist and former UN ambassador Samantha Power reflects on her childhood, education, early career in journalism and finally, her time in public service. A gripping and clear-eyed account of struggles both personal and global. Show less

Human rights activist and former UN ambassador Samantha Power reflects on her childhood, education, early career in journalism and finally, her time in public service. A gripping and clear-eyed account of struggles both personal and global. Human rights activist and former UN ambassador Samantha Power reflects on her childhood, education, early career in journalism and finally, her time in public service. A gripping and clear-eyed account of struggles both personal and global. Show less

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We're Still Here

We're Still Here

Pain and Politics in the Heart of America

by Silva, Jennifer M.

Book - 2019

Through interviews with the diverse inhabitants of Pennsylvania's coal country, Silva paints a nuanced and heart-rending portrait of the difficulties of life in a blue-collar community where jobs are on the decline. Through interviews with the diverse inhabitants of Pennsylvania's coal country, Silva paints a nuanced and heart-rending portrait of the difficulties of life in a blue-collar community where jobs are on the decline. Show less

Through interviews with the diverse inhabitants of Pennsylvania's coal country, Silva paints a nuanced and heart-rending portrait of the difficulties of life in a blue-collar community where jobs are on the decline. Through interviews with the diverse inhabitants of Pennsylvania's coal country, Silva paints a nuanced and heart-rending portrait of the difficulties of life in a blue-collar community where jobs are on the decline. Show less

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Fentanyl, Inc

Fentanyl, Inc

How Rogue Chemists Are Creating the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic

by Westhoff, Ben

Book - 2019

Journalist Westhoff explores the next frontier of the opioid epidemic - synthetic drugs that are produced in labs. A sobering, multifaceted look at an ongoing crisis. Journalist Westhoff explores the next frontier of the opioid epidemic - synthetic drugs that are produced in labs. A sobering, multifaceted look at an ongoing crisis. Show less

Journalist Westhoff explores the next frontier of the opioid epidemic - synthetic drugs that are produced in labs. A sobering, multifaceted look at an ongoing crisis. Journalist Westhoff explores the next frontier of the opioid epidemic - synthetic drugs that are produced in labs. A sobering, multifaceted look at an ongoing crisis. Show less

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