6 INSIGHTFUL Books on Smart Cities
As the coronavirus has prompted many people to shun city centers, it may seem that the era of rapid urbanisation […]
Democracy’s Dying Days? The TEN BEST books
With the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, gaping economic inequality, not to mention disparities in voting rights, it’s become common to lament the decline of democracy as a whole. Is it justified? What are the broad political and social trends behind this wave, and what are the prospects for democracy’s future? Check out our TOP TEN books on the topic to discover the answers.
THE KNOW-IT-ALLS | Noam Cohen
On the latest episode of Interview with the Author, we sat down with Noam Cohen to discuss his 2017 book The Know-It-Alls. Noam’s book profiles some of Silicon Valley’s most renowned CEOs and charts their personal stories from young idealistic programmers to hardened corporate operatives. Check out the interview now!
On This Day: Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
The Tiananmen square massacre of June 4, 1989 remains a warning to any who would believe China will walk the road of democratic reform. On the anniversary of the massacre, we’ve collected the six best books that explore the political and social context of the massacre, and the consequences of participating in the protests that have fallen on the survivors.
Black Lives (Don’t) Matter: 10 Books on Institutional Racism in America
Deep-dive into the best books on the institutional racism supporting today’s yawning economic, political and social inequalities in America. Get educated!
Farewell Hong Kong: the 10 Best Books on the City’s Past, Present and (possible) Future
Hong Kong’s turbulent history since the 1997 handover looks set to hasten its decline. What does the future hold for the Fragrant Harbour? We collected the top ten books on the city for you to find out.
(UPDATED!) The EU is Dead: 15 Books on Europe’s (Dark?) Future
From an aggressive, expansionist Russia on its eastern flank, to a decrease in American support for NATO, a disastrous experiment in monetary union, and the rise of far-right nationalism…….is there any way the EU can survive the next decade?