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I.F. Stone
"A Nonconformist History of Our Times" series
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A Nonconformist History of Our Times is a collection of essays and articles by investigative journalist I.F. Stone. The series offers a critical and unconventional perspective on American history and politics, covering topics such as the Vietnam War, civil rights, and the Watergate scandal. The series includes 'Underground to Palestine', 'The Hidden History of the Korean War', and 'The Truman Era'.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
The New Industrial State
Galbraith's analysis of the modern corporation and its role in the economy is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of power and economics. This book will appeal to readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its critical stance on conventional economic wisdom and its exploration of the relationship between power and knowledge.
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Jane Jacobs
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
In this groundbreaking work, Jacobs argues for a more democratic and community-based approach to urban planning. This book is a great choice for readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its emphasis on grassroots activism and its critique of top-down decision-making.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
The Affluent Society
Galbraith's book is a critique of consumerism and the distribution of wealth in America. It's a great choice for readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its exploration of the tension between private wealth and public goods.
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Karl Popper
The Open Society and Its Enemies
Popper's book is a defense of liberal democracy and a critique of totalitarian ideologies. It's a great choice for readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its exploration of the relationship between power and ideology.
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Thomas S. Kuhn
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Kuhn's book is a groundbreaking study of the nature of scientific progress and the role of paradigm shifts in shaping scientific knowledge. It's a great choice for readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its exploration of the relationship between power and knowledge.
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Max Weber
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Weber's book is a classic study of the relationship between religion and capitalism. It's a great choice for readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its exploration of the cultural and ideological underpinnings of economic systems.
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Hannah Arendt
The Origins of Totalitarianism
Arendt's book is a seminal study of the rise of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century. It's a great choice for readers of 'A Nonconformist History of Our Times' for its exploration of the relationship between power and ideology.
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