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Here are a few books informing the national conversation right now.

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How Osama bin Laden Rose to Power in Pakistan (Complete Essay)

An Extended Excerpt from Mary Anne Weaver's PAKISTAN: DEEP INSIDE THE WORLD'S MOST FRIGHTENING STATE. Mary Anne Weaver writes: "After reporting from Pakistan for more than twenty years, o...

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Climate Capitalism: Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change by L. Hunter Lovi...

“Climate Capitalism is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, and corporations interested in capitalizing on the greatest wealth-creation opportunity of our lifetime:...

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  • 03 / 29 / 2011
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Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next by John D. Kasarda and Greg Lindsay (Ex...

TIME Magazine calls it one of the "10 Ideas That Will Change the World" What is the Aerotropolis? You can ask John D. Kasarda directly on April 15th in the national, live Teleforum: htt...

From: FSG_Books

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  • 03 / 28 / 2011
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Justice by Michael J. Sandel (Excerpt)

"Harvard government professor Sandel dazzles in this sweeping survey of hot topics—the recent government bailouts, the draft, surrogate pregnancies, same-sex marriage, immigration reform ...

From: FSG_Books

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  • 03 / 29 / 2011