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  Heart of the Anarchist

  Jaron Dagan

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  A series of essays, laid out to detail the ethos of postmodern anarchism. 
  Jaron Dagan assembles a unique and unusual array of historical stories, philosophical ideas, and geopolitical catalogues, with the aim of explaining the utility of anarchism in the modern world.

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  Propaganda: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Propaganda, by Edward Bernays.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Edward Bernays.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Propaganda explores the powerful role of public relations and persuasion in shaping public opinion, politics, and consumer behavior. This groundbreaking work unveils the mechanics of influence in modern society, examining how ideas are spread and perceptions are crafted by media, governments, and corporations. Through insightful analysis, the book reveals the techniques used to sway public consciousness and highlights the ethical implications of such manipulation. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of communication and power in the 20th century and beyond.

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  The Shifting Twenty-First...

  Tevi Troy

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  The role and range of the American presidency has undergone significant changes in the twenty-first century, with George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden transforming the office in distinct ways. Many but not all of these changes stem from the numerous crises of this young century: 9/11 and the resulting war on terror, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the social unrest of 2020. 
   
   
   
  While crisis brings rapid change, there are other factors at work as well. Increased polarization has led presidents of both parties to press existing rules and norms to their limits in an attempt to accomplish more during their brief tenures. The result is a lot of policy and structural change in a short period, including new cabinet departments, new election rules, and significantly increased spending and debt, among other things. For the most part, these changes have occurred with little thought to what it all means for the functionality and stability of our democratic institutions and, consequently, our nation's capacity to address the needs as well as the aspirations of the American people. The Bipartisan Policy Center's Tevi Troy has brought together a group of presidential scholars and political experts to address these important issues and to reflect on how the presidency has changed and what it might mean for the future.

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  (Dis)Obedience in Digital...

  Sven Quadflieg, Klaus Neuburg,...

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  Algorithms are not to be regarded as a technical structure but as a social phenomenon - they embed themselves, currently still very subtle, into our political and social system. Algorithms shape human behavior on various levels: they influence not only the aesthetic reception of the world but also the well-being and social interaction of their users. They act and intervene in a political and social context. As algorithms influence individual behavior in these social and political situations, their power should be the subject of critical discourse - or even lead to active disobedience and to the need for appropriate tools and methods which can be used to break the algorithmic power.

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  When Freedom Speaks - The...

  Lynn Greenky

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  This book makes first amendment issues immediate and contemporary. 
   
   
    
  When Freedom Speaks chronicles the stories behind our First Amendment right to speak our minds. Lynn Levine Greenky's background as a lawyer, rhetorician, and teacher gives her a unique perspective on the protection we have from laws that abridge our right to the freedom of speech. Rhetoricians focus on language and how it influences perception and moves people to action. Powerfully employing that rhetorical approach, this book explores concepts related to free speech as moral narratives that proscribe the boundaries of our constitutionally protected right. Using the characters and drama embedded in legal cases that elucidate First Amendment principles, When Freedom Speaks makes the concepts easier to understand and clearly applicable to our lives. With a wide range of examples and accessible language, this book is the perfect overview of the First Amendment.

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  Common Sense

  Thomas Paine

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  Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a powerful and persuasive pamphlet that played a pivotal role in advocating for American independence from British rule. Written in 1776, Paine’s clear and compelling arguments challenged the authority of the British monarchy and promoted the idea of self-governance. His accessible language and logical reasoning inspired the colonists, making Common Sense a key text in the American Revolution. This influential work continues to be celebrated for its impact on political thought and its timeless call for freedom and justice.

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