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In a new collection, Ilya Budraitskis provides a trenchant analysis of the ideological underpinnings of Putin’s Russia and the domestic political groups that have opposed his government.

The argument that corporations have historically been a force for good—and can be again—is wishful thinking.

In a critical assessment of this new book, reviewer Draitser challenges some widely-held views and assumptions about the Russia-Ukraine war.

In this book, author Hamid writes about what he calls a "democratic dilemma" facing U.S. policymakers, who, he says, "want democracy in theory but do not necessarily want its outcomes in practice.”

This new book is a history of the struggle over trade policy, and the impact of trade policy on U.S. society, from 1974 to the present.

Dave Kellaway reviews Barbara Kingsolver’s latest novel, Demon Copperhead and reflects on her contribution to literary fiction. She is one of the best living writers of the socially engaged novel.

This book of critical essays aims to introduce the radical legacy of science fiction writing to new audiences.

This sweeping survey of the post-war period contains fascinating insights but lacks an organizing principle.

This book is a detailed critique of the judicial philosophy to which the current majority of the Supreme Court of the United States adheres.

This book explores the impact of modern conservative talk radio, which is a byproduct of the 1996 media deregulation legislation that President Bill Clinton signed into law, on our political and social life.