Social Science
Our world pulses with invisible patterns of human behavior, group dynamics, and societal forces that shape everything from friendships to financial markets. Through rigorous research and compelling analysis, these books illuminate how people think, connect, and organize themselves—revealing the hidden architecture of our social world.
Social Science Book Summaries
The Social Animal
The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement
Psychology
Sociology
Science
Tricks of the Trade
How to Think about Your Research While You're Doing It
Sociology
Research
Writing
The End of the World As We Know It
Social Science for the Twenty-First Century
Sociology
Philosophy
History
The World Until Yesterday
What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?
History
Anthropology
Science
المراقبة السائلة
Sociology
Philosophy
Politics
Finance and the Good Society
Economics
Finance
Business
Time Warped
Unlocking the Mysteries of Time Perception
Psychology
Science
Philosophy
The Intelligence Paradox
Why the Intelligent Choice Isn't Always the Smart One
Psychology
Science
Social Science
Beauty Pays
Why Attractive People Are More Successful
Economics
Psychology
Fashion
Sociology
A Very Short Introduction
Sociology
Science
Philosophy
Social Physics
How Good Ideas Spread— The Lessons from a New Science
Science
Psychology
Sociology
Environmental Economics
A Very Short Introduction
Economics
Environment
Science
The Narcissism Epidemic
Living in the Age of Entitlement
Psychology
Sociology
Cultural
Bowling Alone
The Collapse and Revival of American Community
Sociology
Politics
History
The Happiness Industry
How the Government and Big Business Sold Us Well-Being
Psychology
Politics
Sociology
The Age of Dignity
Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America
Economics
Social Work
Sociology
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Game Theory in Everyday Life
Science
Mathematics
Psychology
Economics Rules
The Rights and Wrongs of the Dismal Science
Economics
Business
Finance
The China Model
Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy
China
Politics
History
Hidden Order
The Economics of Everyday Life
Economics
Business
Politics
Killing the Host
How Financial Parasites and Debt Bondage Destroy the Global Economy
Economics
Politics
History
Why You Love Music
From Mozart to Metallica — The Emotional Power of Beautiful Sounds
Music
Psychology
Science
Against Democracy
Politics
Philosophy
Political Science
Mismeasuring Our Lives
Why GDP Doesn't Add Up
Economics
Politics
Social Science
Come of Age
The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble
Philosophy
Spirituality
Society
The Trouble with Diversity
How We Learned to Love Identity and Ignore Inequality
Politics
Sociology
Race
Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences
Political Science
Politics
Social Science
Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy
An Agenda for Growth and Shared Prosperity
Economics
Politics
Business
The Cost-Benefit Revolution
Economics
Politics
Law
Adult ADHD
How to Succeed as a Hunter in a Farmer's World
Adhd
Psychology
Self Help
50 Economics Classics
Your shortcut to the most important ideas on capitalism, finance, and the global economy
Economics
Business
Finance
Mating Intelligence Unleashed
The Role of the Mind in Sex, Dating, and Love
Psychology
Sexuality
Science
The Culture of Fear
Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things
Sociology
Politics
Psychology
How Pleasure Works
The New Science of Why We Like What We Like
Psychology
Science
Philosophy
Discover Your Inner Economist
Use Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist
Economics
Psychology
Business
The Edge of Reason
A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World
Philosophy
Psychology
Science
The Art of Life
Philosophy
Sociology
Psychology
Can't We All Disagree More Constructively?
From The Righteous Mind (Kindle Single)
Politics
Psychology
Philosophy
The Nurture Assumption
Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do
Psychology
Parenting
Science
دروس مبسطة في الاقتصاد
Economics
Business
Money
The Golem
What You Should Know about Science
Science
Philosophy
History
Creative Blindness (And How To Cure It)
Real-life stories of remarkable creative vision
Business
Art
Self Help
The Little Book of Psychology
An Introduction to the Key Psychologists and Theories You Need to Know
Psychology
Science
Self Help
The Happiness Equation
Personal Development
Economics
Social Science
Foolproof
Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity
Psychology
Politics
Science
Mystery
A Seduction, A Strategy, A Solution
Psychology
Writing
Mystery
Art of Manipulation
How to Get What You Want Out of People in Business, in Your Personal Life, and in Your Love Life
Psychology
Self Help
Business
Political Ideologies
An Introduction
Politics
Philosophy
Political Science
The Social Animal
Psychology
Sociology
Science
The Illusion of Choice
16 ½ psychological biases that influence what we buy
Psychology
Business
Economics