Social Empathy
Lynne M. Healy
Explore the concept of social empathy and its importance in understanding others and creating a better world. This book delves into the components of empathy, including affective response, mentalizing, self-other awareness, perspective-taking, and emotion regulation, and how they contribute to interpersonal and social connections. Discover how social empathy can be a guide for understanding others and making a positive impact on society.
Southern Theory
Raewyn Connell
Southern Theory proposes a new path for social theory that will help social science to serve democratic purposes on a world scale. It examines how modern social science embeds the viewpoints of metropolitan society while presenting itself as universal knowledge, and explores social theorizing that has arisen in situations where dependence has been challenged.
The Almost Nearly Perfect People
Michael Booth
A humorous and insightful exploration of the Nordic countries, delving into the truth behind their exceptional reputation. Michael Booth uncovers the quirks, taboos, and complexities of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, questioning whether their 'Nordic miracle' is truly as perfect as the world believes.
The Art of Fermentation
Sandor Katz
Explore the transformative power of fermentation with Sandor Katz as he shares skills, resources, and information related to this important art. From kraut-chi basics to fermenting grains and starchy tubers, this book is a compendium of fermentation wisdom.
The Broken Social Contract
Oren Cass
A timely exploration of the fraying social contract between governments, businesses, and citizens, and a roadmap for restoring balance in an era of unprecedented change. This book maps out what went wrong, and then works out how to fix it. It examines the shifts that are necessary to return to balance.
The Consequences of Reality
Roger McNamee
A deep dive into the unseen consequences of social media's rise, based on interviews with hundreds of people affected by it, as well as workers and executives in Silicon Valley. The book explores how social media platforms shape users' experiences and incentives, and the impact this has on society.
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood
In the Republic of Gilead, Offred is a Handmaid, forced into sexual servitude to repopulate a desolate world. Stripped of her identity and freedom, she clings to memories of the past, a time when she had a husband, a child, and a life of her own. As Offred navigates the treacherous landscape of Gilead, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets, rebellion, and forbidden desires, risking everything for a glimpse of hope in a world consumed by darkness.
The Happiness Industry
William Davies
An exploration of how the concept of well-being has been adopted and commodified by governments and big business, examining the political and economic interests driving the happiness industry and its impact on society.