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‘All About Love’ by Bell Hooks

An exploration of love as a transformative practice and its pivotal role within an abolitionist framework.

‘Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination’ by Alondra Nelson

Chronicles the Black Panther Party’s initiatives in healthcare, offering insights into community service and resistance against medical racism.

‘Golden Gulag: Prisons, Surplus, Crisis, and Opposition in Globalizing California’ by Ruth Wilson Gilmore

Examines the origins of California’s prison system and the societal implications of mass incarceration, revealing the ties between financial wealth and prison labor.

‘Freedom Is a Constant Struggle’ by Angela Y. Davis

Explores interconnected struggles against state violence globally, highlighting the interconnectedness of resistance movements.

‘Blood in My Eye’ by George Jackson

A reflection on revolutionary readings, emphasizing the need for solidarity and learning with and from the people.

‘Pedagogy Of The Oppressed’ by Paulo Freire

Emphasizes learning alongside oppressed communities, rejecting a top-down approach in favor of solidarity and mutual learning.

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‘An Introduction to Sociolinguistics’ by Ronald Wardhaugh (1986)

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, delving into the study of language within its social and cultural contexts. It covers various aspects, from language variations to multilingualism, offering insights into the societal influences on language use.

‘Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism’ by Amanda Montell (2021)

Exploring the intricate language and communication patterns within fanaticism and cult-like behavior, Montell navigates through the nuanced ways in which language constructs and perpetuates fanatic ideologies.

‘Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Society’ by Peter Trudgill (1974)

In this foundational text, Trudgill introduces readers to the study of language usage in societal settings. It delves into language variations, societal influences on language, and the relationship between language and society.

‘Sociolinguistic Patterns’ by William Labov (1973)

Labov’s work explores the intricate patterns and correlations in sociolinguistics, shedding light on the interplay between language use and societal factors.

‘English with an Accent: Language, Ideology and Discrimination in the United States’ by Rosina Lippi-Green (1997)

Investigating language ideologies and discrimination in the United States, Lippi-Green explores the societal biases related to accents and language variations, offering a critical view of language-based discrimination.

‘Social Linguistics and Literacies: Ideology in Discourses’ by James Paul Gee

Gee delves into the complexities of language ideologies, literacy, and discourse, highlighting how ideologies are embedded in language use and literacy practices in society.

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‘The Colors of Nature: Culture, Identity, and the Natural World’ by Alison H. Deming and Lauret E. Savoy

This anthology examines the relationship between culture and nature, showcasing diverse perspectives on environmental justice and the natural world through essays by writers from various backgrounds.

‘Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility’ by Dorceta E. Taylor

Investigating the intersection of environmental toxins and racial discrimination in the U.S., this book highlights the struggles of marginalized communities against industrial pollution and their fight for equitable environmental protections.

‘Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants’ by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Combining Indigenous knowledge with scientific insight, Kimmerer offers a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world, emphasizing mutual respect and learning.

‘Environmental Justice: Concepts, Evidence and Politics’ Edited by Gordon Walker

This comprehensive collection provides an in-depth look at the concept of environmental justice, featuring global case studies that illustrate various forms of environmental and societal inequities.

‘A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind’ by Harriet A. Washington

Washington delves into how environmental racism, particularly in the form of toxic exposure, disproportionately impacts cognitive development in communities of color, contributing to wider systemic inequalities.

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‘Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence’ by Max Tegmark

Traces the historical arc of AI, exploring its societal, philosophical, and ethical implications, prompting readers to contemplate the intricate interplay between technology and human existence.

‘The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values’ by Brian Christian

Explores aligning AI systems with human values, delving into ethical dilemmas and the potential for unintended consequences, advocating for proactive approaches in AI development.

‘Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control’ by Stuart Russell

Examines ensuring safe and beneficial AI by aligning its goals with human values, emphasizing responsible AI development to avoid unintended consequences.

‘Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans’ by Melanie Mitchell

Offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of AI’s history, capabilities, and limitations, navigating complex concepts and emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations.

‘Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms’ by Hannah Fry

Examines the influence of algorithms on modern society across various fields, prompting reflection on the balance between human decision-making and algorithms.

‘Four Futures’ by Peter Frase

Explores potential future scenarios shaped by automation, climate change, and sociopolitical inequality, highlighting the transformative impact of AI and the importance of human choices and values in shaping our world.

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‘Our Lives in Their Portfolios’ by Brett Christophers

Banks have taken a backseat since the global financial crisis over a decade ago. Today, our new financial masters are asset managers, like Blackstone and BlackRock. And they don’t just own financial assets; they possess significant social and economic power.

‘Democratizing Finance’ Edited by Fred Block and Robert Hockett

Argues for an entirely different financial system that benefits the collective instead of empowering the few, reimagining the structure and purpose of finance.

‘Buying Time’ by Wolfgang Streeck

Explores the ongoing financial and economic crisis, examining its complexity and the lack of understanding surrounding it.

‘Rentier Capitalism’ by Brett Christophers

Provides a critique of early-21st-century capitalism, focusing on the concentration of wealth and power.

‘The Morals of the Market’ by Jessica Whyte

Explores the relationship between human rights and neoliberalism, uncovering their place in developing moral frameworks.

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‘The Gene: An Intimate History’ by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Explores the history of gene science, examining debates about gene resequencing, intertwined with family experiences and contributions of key scientists and philosophers.

‘A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived’ by Adam Rutherford

Reveals insights from genetics, shattering beliefs about heritage and identities by unraveling the human genome and its historical implications.

‘The Social Life of DNA’ by Alondra Nelson

Examines genetic genealogy’s impact on issues related to race, exploring uses in reconciling slavery’s aftermath, establishing ties with ancestral homelands, and more.

‘The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race’ by Walter Isaacson

Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Doudna, exploring her career and the revolutionary impact of CRISPR technology on disease treatment.

‘Gene Machine’ by Venki Ramakrishnan

Details the race for understanding the ribosome’s structure, a fundamental discovery that could revolutionize antibiotic development and advance knowledge of life.

‘DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution’ by James D. Watson

Charts the scientific journey from the double helix discovery to modern controversies and emerging fields like personal genomics and cancer research.

‘The Making of the Fittest’ by Sean B. Carroll

Discusses DNA’s role in evolution, presenting genetic evidence supporting the theory of evolution and its significance in shaping species.

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‘The Gene: An Intimate History’ by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Explores the history of gene science, examining debates about gene resequencing, intertwined with family experiences and contributions of key scientists and philosophers.

‘A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived’ by Adam Rutherford

Reveals insights from genetics, shattering beliefs about heritage and identities by unraveling the human genome and its historical implications.

‘The Social Life of DNA’ by Alondra Nelson

Examines genetic genealogy’s impact on issues related to race, exploring uses in reconciling slavery’s aftermath, establishing ties with ancestral homelands, and more.

‘The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race’ by Walter Isaacson

Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Doudna, exploring her career and the revolutionary impact of CRISPR technology on disease treatment.

‘Gene Machine’ by Venki Ramakrishnan

Details the race for understanding the ribosome’s structure, a fundamental discovery that could revolutionize antibiotic development and advance knowledge of life.

‘DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution’ by James D. Watson

Charts the scientific journey from the double helix discovery to modern controversies and emerging fields like personal genomics and cancer research.

‘The Making of the Fittest’ by Sean B. Carroll

Discusses DNA’s role in evolution, presenting genetic evidence supporting the theory of evolution and its significance in shaping species.

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 ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood

Atwood’s enduring dystopia remains fresh, drawing parallels to real-world misogyny and offering inspiration to authors exploring feminist dystopias.

‘The Farm’ by Joanne Ramos (Penguin Random House)

Ramos delves into the exploitation of surrogates, particularly women of color, in a thought-provoking narrative that navigates ethical dilemmas within surrogacy.

‘Biotechnology in Context’ by Gale (Gale Virtual Reference Library Ebook, 2012)

An introductory encyclopedia encompassing various articles on reproductive technology, offering historical context, defining key terms, analyzing impacts and issues, and presenting a bibliography connecting readers to relevant research sources.

‘Science and Political Controversy: A Reference Handbook’ by David Newton (EBL E-book, 2014)

This reference handbook explores the intersection of science and politics, including reproductive technologies. It provides background information on the topics and offers resources for further research through an indexed format.

‘Women and Health’ edited by Marlene B. Goldman, Rebecca Troisi, Kathryn M. Rexrode (EBL E-book, 2012)

Addressing health concerns across women’s lifespans, this comprehensive reference includes Chapter 16, focusing on issues related to abortion, providing insights and discussions surrounding this sensitive topic.

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‘1984’ by George Orwell

A dystopian masterpiece portraying a society devoid of privacy, intimacy, and humanity, serving as a cautionary tale against the perils of fascism and a crucial read for democracy’s understanding.

‘Uncanny Valley’ by Anna Wiener

A captivating memoir delving into life in Silicon Valley, shedding light on the culture shaped by tech giants, unveiling the magnitude of data collection by big firms, and its potential misuse.

‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power’ by Shoshana Zuboff

An essential exploration detailing how the erosion of privacy intertwines with the modern economy, highlighting the transformation of information into currency and illuminating the normalization of mass data collection.

‘Privacy and Freedom’ by Alan F. Westin

A foundational study from the late 1960s, examining privacy in America during a crucial historical moment, offering comprehensive insights into the changes and threats to privacy, making it a pivotal text in the field.

‘No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State’ by Glenn Greenwald

A revealing account of NSA contractor Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing, exposing illegal surveillance practices by the U.S. government and triggering significant discussions about American privacy and surveillance’s future.

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A profound work in social anthropology exploring human culture as a reaction to the inescapable fact of mortality, offering insights into the neurotic aspects of human behavior and presenting an unsettling disquisition on the inherent peculiarity of human nature.

‘The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology’ by Ray Kurzweil

Kurzweil’s monumental work is a fusion of religious mysticism and technological futurism, envisioning a future convergence known as the Singularity, where AI achieves such supremacy that humans merge with technology, becoming immortal beings of infinite intelligence and capability.

‘Technics and Civilization’ by Lewis Mumford

Mumford’s 1934 polemic foresaw the mechanization of human life, contending that the machine age commenced when humans began treating each other as machines, offering a prescient critique of the mechanization of human existence.

‘A Cyborg Manifesto’ by Donna Haraway

Haraway’s provocative 1984 polemic repurposes the sci-fi concept of the cyborg for feminist discourse, depicting it as a postmodern collective and personal self, advocating for a redefined feminist identity, and challenging the male-dominated narrative of technology and humanity.

‘Zero K’ by Don DeLillo

DeLillo’s novel delves into the story of an aging billionaire seeking cryogenic preservation for himself and his dying wife, reflecting echoes of the transhumanist movement and the Silicon Valley obsession with transformative technology, encapsulating the broader paradoxes of modern culture’s relationship with technology and the desire for eternal life.