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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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Explore a comprehensive selection of political science books, including essential titles on the fundamentals and principles of the field. Discover the best political science booklist and best-selling books at our online bookstore.

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  • Manifesto: Three Classic Essays on How to Change the World by Luxemburg, Rosa
    Manifesto: Three Classic Essays on How to Change the World
    The three texts this book, all written in vastly different eras --The Communist Manifesto (1848) by Marx and Engels, Reform or Revolution (1899) by Rosa Luxemburg and Socialism and Man in Cuba (1965) by Ernesto Che Guevara--illuminate socialist ideas of the 19th and 20th...
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  • Lost in Austin: The Evolution of an American City by Hannaford, Alex
    Lost in Austin: The Evolution of an American City
    A long-time Austinite and journalist's exploration of the profound movements that have shaped Austin, Texas--charting the shifts within its vibrant music scene, the impact of rapid urbanization, and the challenges of gentrification--ultimately questioning what this city's transformation signals for American urban identity.Austin isn't what...
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  • Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers by Figliuzzi, Frank
    Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers
    "A true-crime masterpiece." --Don WinslowA Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist (Best Fact Crime)From the FBI's former assistant director, a shocking journey to the dark side of America's highways, revealing the FBI Highway Serial Killings Initiative's hunt for the long-haul truckers behind an...
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  • Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Grennan, Conor
    Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
    "Funny, touching, tragic....A remarkable tale of corruption, child trafficking and civil war in a far away land--and one man's extraordinary quest to reunite lost Nepalese children with their parents."--Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of OutcastsLittle Princes is the epic story of Conor...
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  • Liberalism and Its Discontents by Fukuyama, Francis
    Liberalism and Its Discontents
    A short book about the challenges to liberalism from the right and the left by the bestselling author of The Origins of Political Order Classical liberalism is in a state of crisis. Developed in the wake of Europe's wars over religion and nationalism, liberalism...
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  • Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire by Elkins, Caroline
    Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire
    From a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian: a searing study of the British Empire that probes the country's pervasive use of violence throughout the twentieth century and traces how these practices were exported, modified, and institutionalized in colonies around the globe Sprawling across a quarter of...
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  • Ledger: Poems by Hirshfield, Jane
    Ledger: Poems
    A pivotal book of personal, ecological, and political reckoning tuned toward issues of consequence to all who share this world's current and future fate--"Some of the most important poetry in the world today" (Naomi Shihab Nye, The New York Times Magazine). Ledger's pages hold...
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  • Labor's Partisans: Essential Writings on the Union Movement from the 1950s to Today by Lichtenstein, Nelson
    Labor's Partisans: Essential Writings on the Union Movement from the 1950s to Today
    The top American writers on labor provide vital historical context for the current upsurge in union organizing In 1954, the American labor movement reached its historic height, with one-third of all nonagricultural workers belonging to a union-and much higher percentages in the nation's key...
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  • Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History by O'Reilly, Bill
    Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History
    The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2018) Confronting Nazi evil is the subject of the next installment in the mega-bestselling Killing series As the true horrors of the Third Reich began to be exposed immediately after World War II, the Nazi war...
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  • January 6 and the Politics of History by Downs, Jim
    January 6 and the Politics of History
    On January 6, 2021, more than two thousand rioters stormed the doors of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., hoping to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power from former president Donald Trump to his successor, Joseph Biden. The deaths, property damage, and vicious...
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  • I.W.W. Little Red Songbook: Nineteenth Edition from 1923 with All of the Classic Hits by Hill, Joe
    I.W.W. Little Red Songbook: Nineteenth Edition from 1923 with All of the Classic Hits
    Originally published in 1923, the nineteenth edition of the International Workers of the World's Little Red Songbook contains the most popular, timeless gems that are more relevant to working people today than ever before. Now, the most popular book in American labor history can...
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  • It Was Never About a Hotdog and a Coke by Hurst, Rodney L.
    It Was Never About a Hotdog and a Coke
    On August 27, 1960, more than 200 whites with ax handles and baseball bats attacked members of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP in downtown Jacksonville who were sitting in at white lunch counters protesting racism and segregation. Referred to as Ax Handle Saturday, "It...
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  • Is Peace Possible? by Lonsdale, Kathleen
    Is Peace Possible?
    Marginalian Editions presents a trailblazing Quaker scientist's slender masterwork of moral courage, penned at the height of the Cold War, envisioning a transformation of the human spirit and our politics that might enable the triumph of peace. Kathleen Lonsdale was a groundbreaking chemist who...
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  • I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America by Lemon, Don
    I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America
    In a deeply personal follow-up to his #1 bestseller This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism, a modern media iconoclast faces a test of faith--and reveals how such tribulations can make us stronger, as individuals and as a nation....
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  • How Books Can Save Democracy by Fischer, Michael
    How Books Can Save Democracy
    A testament to the power of books to bring us together in an age of divisionHow Books Can Save Democracy argues that American democracy is in crisis as healthy disagreement has pivoted into negative, winner-take-all contests. Michael Fischer proposes that literature is an essential...
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  • Great Fire of 1947: And the End of Bar Harbor's Golden Era by Smith, Mac
    Great Fire of 1947: And the End of Bar Harbor's Golden Era
    The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor's Golden Era tells the riveting story of the desperate evacuation of residents through the heart of an uncontrolled forest fire burning all across Mount Desert Island. After an extremely dry summer, all areas...
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  • Gold Bar Bob: The Downfall of the Most Corrupt Us Senator by Vincent, Isabel
    Gold Bar Bob: The Downfall of the Most Corrupt Us Senator
    "American politics at its sleaziest."--Publishers Weekly Power corrupts, and in the case of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, power--and boatloads of money--corrupted absolutely and led to the downfall of the Democratic Party. Senator Bob Menendez stands alone as the most corrupt US Senator in...
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  • Ghana: The Autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah by Nkrumah, Kwame
    Ghana: The Autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah
    The Story of the Visionary Who Led Ghana to Independence"No race, no people, no nation can exist freely and be respected at home and abroad without political freedom," writes Ghanaian prime minister Kwame Nkrumah in his 1957 autobiography. From humble beginnings in a small...
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  • Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Declineof America's Man-Made Landscape by Kunstler, James Howard
    Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Declineof America's Man-Made Landscape
    The Geography of Nowhere traces America's evolution from a nation of Main Streets and coherent communities to a land where every place is like no place in particular, where the cities are dead zones and the countryside is a wasteland of cartoon architecture and...
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  • Free Speech Handbook: A Practical Framework for Understanding Our Free Speech Protections by Rosenberg, Ian
    Free Speech Handbook: A Practical Framework for Understanding Our Free Speech Protections
    In the face of a rising tide of censorship and suppression, this paperback edition of Free Speech Handbook equips readers with a practical framework for appreciating the history--and future--of our free speech protections. Freedom of speech is perhaps the most American of virtues. In...
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Best Poli Sci Books and Booklist

Political science books serve as essential resources for understanding the complex world of politics, government systems, and international relations. Whether you are a student, a scholar, or an enthusiast, having a well-curated political science booklist is invaluable. This article highlights some of the best poli sci books that cover the fundamentals and principles of political science.

One of the foundational texts in the field is "The Republic" by Plato. This classic work lays out the philosophical underpinnings of justice, governance, and the ideal state. It is a must-read for anyone looking to grasp the roots of political theory.

For those interested in modern political thought, "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels provides a critical analysis of capitalism and its socio-economic impacts. It is a cornerstone for understanding socialist and communist ideologies.

Another essential book is "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. These essays are fundamental to understanding the principles of American constitutional democracy and the debates that shaped the U.S. Constitution.

"Politics" by Aristotle is another classic that explores various forms of government and their functions. Aristotle's examination of political systems remains relevant for comprehending contemporary governance structures.

For a comprehensive overview of political systems and behavior, "Comparative Politics" by Daniele Caramani is an excellent choice. This book provides a comparative analysis of political institutions, processes, and policies across different countries, making it a staple in political science education.

In the realm of international relations, "The Tragedy of Great Power Politics" by John Mearsheimer offers a realist perspective on the strategic interactions between major world powers. It is a critical read for understanding global power dynamics.

FAQ's

Q. What are some must-read political science books for beginners?

A. For beginners, some must-read political science books include "The Republic" by Plato, "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, and "Politics" by Aristotle. These books provide foundational knowledge on political theory, governance, and the principles of democracy.

Q. Where can I find a comprehensive list of the best political science books?

A. A comprehensive list of the best political science books can often be found on educational websites, university syllabi, and online bookstores. Websites like Goodreads and Amazon also provide curated lists and reviews from readers and scholars.

Q. What topics do political science books typically cover?

A. Political science books cover a wide range of topics including political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, political behavior, and governance. They may also delve into specific political ideologies, historical political events, and the functioning of various political institutions.

Q. How can reading political science books benefit me?

A. Reading political science books can enhance your understanding of political systems, theories, and historical events. It can also improve critical thinking skills, provide insights into current political issues, and prepare you for careers in politics, law, international relations, and academia.

Q. Can I find political science books in digital formats?

A. Yes, many political science books are available in digital formats. You can find e-books and audiobooks on platforms like Amazon Kindle, Audible, Google Books, and various online bookstores. Digital formats offer the convenience of accessing books on your electronic devices anytime, anywhere.

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