MIT Libraries Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Athena Unbound: Why and How Scholarly Knowledge Should Be Free for All
Peter BaldwinMIT LibrariesMarch 28: Join Chris Bourg in conversation with "Athena Unbound" author Peter Baldwin about the history and promise of the #OpenAccess movement. @internetarchive @mitpress @mchris4duke https://t.co/CkRySg1bia https://t.co/FmJJZzo38E
Hardcover, 2023
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students
Anthony Abraham JackMIT LibrariesThis spring, the MIT community has been reading #ThePrivilegedPoor, exploring how—and why—disadvantaged students struggle at elite colleges. Author Anthony Abraham Jack joins us next week to discuss his book. Join us & submit your questions: http://ow.ly/TD4P50EceS9 #MITReads
Paperback, 2020
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
Vivek H. MurthyMIT LibrariesThe current Collections Highlights display in Hayden (2nd floor) is inspired by this fall's #MITReads pick, "Together" by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Come browse titles exploring themes of community, belonging, loneliness, happiness, mindfulness, and more. https://t.co/cAKC9jW3aK
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Resilient Society
Markus BrunnermeierMIT LibrariesThe Libraries are excited to co-sponsor this fall's Science Policy Initiative Book Club. Read The Resilient Society by @MarkusEconomist and join a discussion on Wednesday, October 26, at 5 pm in the DEN (3-108). https://t.co/W3pA2RXanv
Paperback, 2021
$24.00$12.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Clap When You Land
Elizabeth AcevedoMIT LibrariesLooking for a good summer read? Check out our two collections displays in Hayden: highlights from @mitpress's 60 years of publishing (1st floor) or titles inspired by the #MITReads pick Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (2nd floor). https://t.co/D8Pdv3DAJ2
Paperback, 2022
$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Work Pray Code: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley
Carolyn ChenMIT Libraries"Work Pray Code" reveals how work now satisfies the needs for belonging, identity, purpose & transcendence that religion once met. Join us this Friday for a conversation with author Carolyn Chen. You can join the event in person or online. https://t.co/T2G9w7Cbcz
Paperback, 2023
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book