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Will likely be a popular selection as the 2024 election draws near. It will also be of interest to those teaching civics and journalism.
This scholarly examination of Xi’s leader-driven ideological revolution will appeal to readers interested in current-day China, especially Chinese political philosophy.
Listeners won’t want to miss this timely and troubling account of the reportedly ruthless woman poised to take control of a brutal and dangerous regime.
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The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump
A timely addition. Cane covers a lot of ground in this title about several politicians, especially Black Republicans, and makes an enormous effort to cite multiple resources, which lean toward popular versus academic sources, such as encyclopedias, websites, and newspapers. But some readers may believe he falls short of substantiating all his claims and may disagree with the labels that he applies to those with opposing views.
A timely title that humanizes immigration and offers readers a deep understanding of the processes involved in seeking asylum and fighting deportation. It also clearly and expertly shows how specific enforced laws contribute to institutional racism.
This narrative will make a good addition to both public and academic libraries, especially institutions with journalism programs.
Some readers may find that Stevens, like many others who attack a political party, does more harm than good by encouraging more division in an already divided and disconnected country. Limited general interest for this book.
Herszenhorn expertly portrays Navalny as a resilient figure and as a “prisoner of conscience” who evolves from a crusader to a political leader symbolizing democratic Russia.
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Timeline of the British Monarchy
A compact and engaging recounting of British monarchs past and present, suitable for middle school readers and up.
This book by an author who exemplifies patriotism will remind readers of the need to expose those who try to subvert democracy for their own benefit.
Relevant for many disciplines such as philosophy, political science, sociology, and more. An essential purchase for college and university libraries.
This groundbreaking survey is essential reading for policymakers, students, and practitioners of international politics, business, and economics.
Funny, honest, relatable, and smart, this audiobook will enhance any library’s political science or memoir collection.
Grimly witty but also deeply unnerving, listeners will be on the edge of their seats. This is a winner for public libraries.
Toobin’s authoritative chronicle, which allows the facts to speak for themselves, is as unsettling as it is powerful. A timely and impressive account of the roots of domestic terrorism.
This audio will interest listeners seeking well-researched, issue-oriented nature nonfiction. A worthwhile purchase for most libraries, but the appeal is more niche than universal.
A guarded but optimistic vision for saving democracy. Best for readers who are concerned about the future of the U.S.
Carlson’s study pairs well with Matthew Lacombe’s Firepower, Michael Waldman’s The Second Amendment, and A Right To Bear Arms??, edited by Jennifer Tucker. An intriguing work that is highly recommended, particularly for large public and academic library collections.
Still, the confirmed successes of Chinese and Russian cyberwarfare make this book a gripping and highly recommended read.
The cursory mentions of COVID and social media as a purveyor of misinformation aren’t enough to keep this text relevant. Only for those interested in the archaeological roots of misinformation.
An important work of political and media history for readers who want to understand the evolution of the current polarized political environment.
Overall, this is a valuable and detailed book that parenthetically revels the pervasive impact of low intensity conflict and asymmetric warfare. Add to political science, history, and international studies collections.
A solid and unbiased source of primary documents on the most contentious political challenges facing the nation. For readers at all levels, especially high schoolers and undergrads.
Equal parts enlightening and terrifying, this is imperative reading for anyone in the United States.
The U.S. Supreme Court is increasingly in the news, but its workings and history are opaque. This recommended book can help clear things up.
A fascinating exploration of technology and policy in the U.S., which will likely resonate with public-sector technologists.
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The Jan 6th Report
This fact-based accounting of the events of January 6, 2021, is one of the essential historical documents of this era. The thoughtful presentation of this audio edition makes it accessible to a wider audience.
Mohammadi’s haunting interviews make for an unsettling but deeply powerful listen. An excellent audio that provides insight into the Iranian legal system and the way the Iranian government treats its activist prisoners.
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Why Congress
With its historical analysis of Congress and insight into its potential future, this book will appeal to political science and public policy majors. A recommended purchase for academic libraries.
Carlson’s study will be welcomed by anyone angered, conflicted about, or interested in gun control and devotion to the right to bear arms in the U.S.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in academia in present-day China. Readers interested in memoirs about life in contemporary China should also consider Cai Chongda’s Vessel.
Based on extensive archival research, this timely account of the John Birch Society is essential for readers interested in U.S. political history and far-right extremism.
Students of American government and public policy will gain useful insights from this study, and they may even view American politics in a whole new manner.
This encyclopedia may help high school and lower-level higher education students seeking rudimentary information about specific political violence topics, but it may not be needed in most libraries.
This is a provocative and important book that enables readers to gain a deep appreciation for the nuanced meaning of cancel culture.
Although the author could have used a more even-handed approach, this book covers enough on the suppression of language to make it a welcome addition at both public and academic libraries.
This is wisdom, pure and simple, for everyone in search of the strength necessary to live expansive lives in a world that too often relegates people to the margins.
A guide to decision-making past, present, and future that users will likely want to consult repeatedly.
This book will appeal to students of U.S. immigration and civil-rights history, as well as anyone who loves a beautifully told story.
This book should be required reading for anyone involved in government and higher education. Highly recommended.
Librarians may recognize and relate to Borowitz’s amusing and insightful observations. This superbly narrated book should be a part of every public library collection.
This title will likely be of high interest to scholars and those interested in social and behavioral sciences.
A disturbing clarity into the current biased news coverage is revealed through analysis of past industry reporting standards.
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Bibi: My Story
This books ranks of profound importance to readers interested in the recent history of the Middle East.
This book is a worthy companion to recent books by Marie Yovanovitch (Lessons from the Edge) and Alexander Vindman (Here, Right Matters). It is an unrelenting indictment of Donald Trump’s abuse of the presidency.
The life story of this history-making Congressional member eclipses the usual political memoir. Her story is riveting, moving, vivid, and radically vulnerable.
This book is a broad and welcome examination of sanctions and will be appreciated by both the general reader and serious scholar, which makes it a perfect addition to economic and policy collections.
This book will appeal and prove helpful to academic collections and scholarship examining political science through the lens of queer studies.
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Orwell and Empire
Readers seeking a different perspective on Orwell will appreciate this study. Kerr links Orwell’s writings to current discussions of Britain’s imperial past and matters of race, justice, and identity.
With engrossing narration from Godfrey, this call-to-action for increased pandemic preparedness, including the removal of partisan politics and unrestrained capitalism from future health-care emergencies, is an essential purchase for all libraries.
A powerful investigative work that is likely to circulate well with patrons interested in political science and sociology titles.
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Prisoners of Their Premises: How Unexamined Assumptions Lead to War and Other Policy Debacles
Academic libraries should include this work.
A serviceable academic study of conservative identity politics, though it may turn off some readers with its approach to showing both sides and underwhelming analysis.
This book returns the voices of Black women Communists to their rightful place in histories of labor, race, and gender in the 20th century. Libraries serving historians or general readers interested in Black women’s history and activism need to add this to their shelves.
Despite its limited coverage of amendments, this adds to the content in Bloch and Jackson’s and Vile’s works, and will interest general readers as well as students of political science, government, and teacher education.
Though the chapters are long, the copious notes, footnotes, and index add to this amusing but maddening book’s wealth of information.
Libraries with current political events collections will be interested; also valuable for libraries documenting the Trump era.
Recommended with reservation. However impressive, Zelensky’s quotations tell relatively little about Ukraine, its politics, or the war. A book with expanded context would be more useful.
Turner expertly exposes more unsubstantiated, secretive, organized anti-Obama agendas and offers valuable glimpses into what many Americans believe, what they think of others’ beliefs, and, most of all, what they think about who belongs where in U.S. society. An informative read.
Short has written a remarkable biography, rich in facts and details, of Putin’s life and career. This book will appeal to readers with an interest in Russia, world history, biographies of world leaders, and current events.
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The Worm in the Apple: A History of the Conservative Party and Europe from Churchill to Cameron
Highly recommended for any reader interested in modern British politics or its relations with Europe.
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Realigners: Partisan Hacks, Political Visionaries, and the Struggle To Rule American Democracy
A composite biography of political influencers since 1776, this book will deepen readers’ understanding of the American democratic process.
The timely advice and analysis will pique the interest of readers interested in politics and government and will be a strong title to offer prior to election season.
Essential reading for those interested in modern China. Readers curious about the various ways that President Xi has expanded his power should also consider Kai Strittmatter’s We Have Been Harmonized: Life in China’s Surveillance State.
Although academic, the prose is still accessible, and the author does a skillful job of breaking down the strategies that everyone will recognize from daily news coverage. An excellent buy for any political collection.
As an in-depth legal analysis written for the general population, this work will stir controversy and debate and likely be on many readers’ lists whether they agree or disagree with Siedel’s arguments.
At once incredibly impactful and insightful, this is a lesson in history and humanity. Highly recommended.
This work is something of an economics, history, and philosophy lecture all in one, reading more like an extended essay than a typical book. It is particularly recommended for libraries servicing economics, political science, and labor studies departments.
A meticulously written and engaging volume that may make readers pause and reconsider an issue they thought they already knew. Best suited for those interested in the history of the Middle East, Israel, U.S. studies, and Jewish history.
This book’s lucid language explains techniques such as manipulative push and unofficial straw polls, while setting the topic in its historical context.
Miller’s book is nothing less than essential reading in this over-heated moment. Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries, plus contemporary religion collections.
Kaba and Ritchie’s provocative position may not convince all readers, but their arguments are worth considering. This book will appeal to readers interested in social justice, activism, and police reform.
Very timely for anyone who uses social media or who follows American, Russian and worldwide politics.
While not the first to identify these serious issues within the U.S. political system, Pfeiffer offers a concise overview of the issues and discusses ways that Democrats can remedy their messaging to combat these lies. Concerned citizens, political junkies, and fans of his podcast will find this work accessible and informative.
Susskind provides historical background and philosophical underpinnings for a robust but admitted patchwork of efforts to get past political gridlock and on to adapting to the needs of the unfolding century.
A timely and powerful book that should be read by everyone interested in preserving American democracy.
Highly recommended fast paced, quality drama exposing the realities of official Russian criminality.
Recommended for reading groups looking for active discussions of racism. This book will help readers learn more about racism and its lasting effects on society.
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