Browsing: Sociology

With over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: In Flint, Michigan, physician Mona Hanna-Attisha fought to expose the city’s water pollution crisis — and the political failures that were putting children’s health at risk. Her captivating story is told “with the gripping intrigue of a Grisham thriller” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

With nearly 2,600 five-star Goodreads ratings: This “fantastic book” (Forbes) looks at group gatherings, from business meetings to dinner parties, and the factors that make them meaningful and successful. “One of the most transformative books I’ve read in years” (New York Times bestselling author Daniel H. Pink).

A stunning look inside the world of violent hate groups by a onetime white supremacist leader who, shaken by a…

A New York Times bestseller with over 2,800 five-star Goodreads ratings! The renowned author of The Black Swan breaks down the ethics, risks, and responsibilities of being a successful person or leader in today’s world. “Smart and provocative” (Kirkus Reviews).

This book argues for the importance of forging connections across political divides and offers advice for combating hatred. “An eye-opening read for both liberals and conservatives — and it could not come at a better time” (New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant).

In this New York Times bestseller, a renowned statistician and his collaborators explain how cognitive patterns warp our perspectives — and why we have reason to be optimistic about the future. “One of the most important books I’ve ever read… Indispensable” (Bill Gates).

An NPR Best Book of 2018: Discover the true story of three innovative people who shaped Los Angeles from the desert. “Krist is a nimble scene-setter, and it’s the indelible details he offers that give The Mirage Factory its mesmerizing pull” (The New York Times).

From the celebrated author of Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich explores how we are killing ourselves to live longer, not…

“My new favorite book of all time” (Bill Gates): This New York Times bestseller argues that the values championed by the Enlightenment are essential for our future. “Pinker’s sober, lucid, and meticulously researched vision of human progress is heartening and important” (Publishers Weekly).

A USA Today bestseller: The star of Homicide Hunter revisits his nerve-rattling case files — including the haunting cases that he’s never spoken about until now. With nearly 1,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads.