Politically America in 2012 Political Books

hoops4bibby asked:


i have to read a political book for my history class, i need something that wont bore me to death and that i can understand… im 17

ai

daybuydaysheit asked:


I don’t want texts focused around the political/military exploits of ****** and his top brass.
I only want interesting glimpses into the society / lives of the common people in **** Germany–The rich, middle class, and poor.

Example: Recently I heard on NPR how German homeowners must suffer yearly chimney sweeps by a government regulated/monopoly Chimney Sweep company. Since the chimney cleanings are required, and the gov’t doesn’t allow competition, it is expensive and the service is less than par.
What was interesting is that the chimney sweepings date back to **** Germany, when **** politicians passed laws to require all homes to receive chimney cleanings every year in the name of fire safety. The real intent was to create a means for every home in the country to receive inspections by a chimney sweeper who was a **** supporter/spy, at regular intervals (make sure your not hiding jews, etc).

So stuff like this, and other basic day-to-day living during **** Germany is what I want

lucinda

Strats!! asked:


The reason I ask is because if you guys read more, you probally ask more intellegent political questions?

gyorgy

Smiley! asked:


some good websites would be helpful too; or recomendations for books on the topic. anything that portrays Allende in a good light and Pinochet in a bad one.

carmina

Captain Awesome asked:


Why do they not read books about subjects like Communism, Socialism, Fascism, and Marxism so they have a well rounded education and sound understanding of these social sciences?

Is it laziness, ignorance, or what?

This is based off of observation both on here, in public and in the media.

reade

… asked:


Can anyone recommend a book on Pakistan. Most books I’ve found on the subject take a more historical approach. I’m looking for a more contemporaneous analysis.

vikaheilala