Jean Kirstein Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millenium
Martin Gurri
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
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The Prince
Nicolas Machiavel
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
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