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Jean Kirstein Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Interested in psychology, politics, history, the university, and global security. RT ≠ endorsement

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Book Cover for: The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millenium, Martin Gurri

The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millenium

Martin Gurri
Jean KirsteinJean Kirstein

Some summarized thoughts by Martin Gurri on the institution of science and the condition of the "scientist-bureaucrat:" Taken from his seminal book "The Revolt of The Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millenium." https://t.co/0bbOqKPQrm. A thread 1/5.

Hardcover, 2018

$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Prince, Nicolas Machiavel

The Prince

Nicolas Machiavel
Jean KirsteinJean Kirstein

Obvious insight, interesting context: The psychology of energy expenditure and approach motivation; people procrastinate or abandon arduous tasks, whether it's a class assignment or laying siege to a city. From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli https://t.co/sExW9SCbdJ. 1/4 https://t.co/bGeOFyGG3y

Paperback, 2003

$8.00$4.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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