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Book recommendations for someone interested in political sciences (lemm.ee)

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As the title suggests i am looking for book recommendations for someone wanting to learn more in the field of political science.

Either something for a more general overview or on a specific topic would be appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Title	Author	Summary
The Accidental Superpower	Peter Zeihan	Explores how geography has shaped global politics, economics, and power dynamics. A fascinating take on geopolitics.
Prisoners of Geography	Tim Marshall	Reveals how geographical factors influence international conflicts and geopolitics. A must-read for understanding our world.
The Dictator’s Handbook	Alastair Smith & Bruce Bueno de Mesquita	Unveils the strategies dictators use to maintain power, offering insights into political leadership.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks for those suggestions, that's definitely in line with what I was looking for and I'll check them out.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I did not enjoy “prisoners of geography”, the writing strike is quite flat, but the topic is definitely interesting. I’ll have a look at the other two!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

If you liked the topic but not the writing, here are two similar books I particularly enjoyed

Summary:

Title	Author	Summary
The Revenge of Geography	Robert D. Kaplan	Explores how geographical factors shape global politics and the future of nations.
Sea Power	Admiral James Stavridis	Discusses the role of maritime power in international affairs and its significance in today's world.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I haven’t read much on this topic, but I really enjoyed “why we’re polarized”: a historical discussion on political division in the US, spanning the last 50 years and discussing its roots and growth.

I also enjoyed “the last empire” on the fall of the USSR and “the shock doctrine” that talks more about economy and the use of shocks to concentrate power in the hands of the few.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Similar to Klein’s Why We’re Polarized

Summary:

Title	Author	Summary
Political Tribes	Amy Chua	Examines the role of group identities in politics and their impact on both domestic and international affairs.
Tailspin	Steven Brill	Explores the challenges facing American society and offers solutions to address complex political and social issues.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I’ll be sure to give a look at all your suggestions!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Thanks for the suggestions. The shock doctrine sounds particularly interesting, so i'll check that out.