Top 20 Books International News
2025-06-14 09:55:42
Here are summaries of some of the top books on international news and current events, as of June 2024:
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari: Explores the history of humankind, from early Homo sapiens to the modern era, and the impact of cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander: Examines systemic racism and discrimination within the criminal justice system, focusing on the mass incarceration of African Americans.
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Source: hemibooks.com - Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari: Delves into the future of humanity, considering the potential paths of technological advancement, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.
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Source: hemibooks.com - Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond: Focuses on the impact of eviction on poverty-stricken individuals and families in America, exposing the housing crisis and exploitation of the poor.
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Source: hemibooks.com - Educated by Tara Westover: A memoir about the author’s journey from a strict, isolated childhood in rural Idaho to earning a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert: Explores the current environmental crisis, examining the previous five mass extinctions and the human-caused factors leading to a potential sixth.
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Source: hemibooks.com - Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou: An exposé of the rise and fall of Theranos, revealing the deception and fraud behind its blood-testing technology.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells: Paints a chilling picture of the potential future if the impacts of climate change are not addressed.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff: Examines the rise of surveillance capitalism and its impact on society, focusing on tech companies' collection and use of personal data.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World by Jeff Goodell: Explores the threat of rising sea levels and its impact on coastal cities, investigating the consequences of climate change.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson: Explores the mass migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West between 1915 and 1970.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt: Explores the phenomenon of "safetyism" and its impact on the younger generation, arguing that overprotection leads to fragility and fear.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein: Uncovers the history of government policies that deliberately segregated American cities, contributing to racial inequality.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America by Timothy Snyder: Analyzes the rise of authoritarianism in Russia and its spread to Europe and America, examining the political landscape and forces shaping it.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire by Kyle Harper: Explores the impact of climate change and disease on the collapse of the Roman Empire, drawing parallels to current events.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Age of Walls: How Barriers Between Nations Are Changing Our World by Tim Marshall: Explores the global phenomenon of barriers between nations, examining their historical, political, and cultural significance.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Future Is Asian by Parag Khanna: Explores the growing influence of Asia in the global economy and geopolitics, arguing that the 21st century will be shaped by Asia’s rising power.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks: Explores the search for meaning and purpose, challenging readers to prioritize serving others and finding moral direction.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption by Dahr Jamail: Takes readers to the front lines of the climate crisis, exploring the impacts of climate disruption and the need for action.
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Source: hemibooks.com - The 40 best books published so far this year: When you lie down by the pool this summer, pick up one of these titles. (The Economist)