Marc Andreessen

The mind and society (1935)...

"Life, the Movie" by Neal Gabler delves into the pervasive influence of entertainment on society. Gabler examines how our obsession with celebrity, gossip, and scandal have turned everything from politics to religion into show business. This thought-provoking book explores the rise of entertainment and how it challenges high culture. With wit and concern, Gabler shows how this phenomenon impacts our personal lives and shapes our culture. A must-read for anyone interested in the power of media and its effects on society.

Explore the fundamental divide in human nature through this insightful book that analyzes the "constrained" and "unconstrained" visions. Thomas Sowell offers a compelling case for how these competing views have led to political controversies over the years, including contemporary debates about issues like social justice and welfare reform. This revised edition includes updates on sweeping political changes since its original publication in 1987.

This insightful book by Thomas Sowell offers a penetrating analysis of the problems caused by liberalism's misguided principles. The Vision of the Anointed is a thought-provoking critique that highlights the serious consequences of policymakers and intellectuals who promote flawed theories, resulting in social dysfunction in areas such as education, crime, and family breakdown. With evidence-based arguments, Sowell challenges the "politically correct" rhetoric of the anointed elites and exposes the fallacies of their self-righteous assumptions. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the failures of modern social policy.

The True Believer delves into the theme of political fanaticism, examining how individuals become extremists. Written by San Francisco dock worker, Eric Hoffer, this book is a landmark in the field of social psychology. With praise from Arthur Schlesinger Jr., it offers a visionary, provocative look into the mind of a fanatic, and is an essential read for understanding today's world. This is the first and most famous book within the Harper Perennial Resistance Library series, a collection of excellent classic works that reveal the nature of truth, resistance, and authoritarianism.

This outstanding historical account delves into the subject of the Spanish Civil War like no other. Written by Hugh Thomas, it offers new and compelling details about the atrocities committed against civilians by both sides of the conflict. With moving narrative and extensive analysis of the causes and consequences of the war, it brings to life the hopes, dreams and dogmas of a century that unraveled on the battlefield. This is a captivating and classic modern history masterpiece that will inspire anyone interested in the subject.

Join George Orwell on a journey documenting his experiences of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, where he transitioned from a reporter to a participant in the fight against Fascists. With an introduction by Lionel Trilling, this is a famous account of the war and Orwell's first-hand experiences.