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Social Science Ebooks
Social science ebooks explore various elements of our modern and historical societies. Anthropology, criminology, economics, gender studies, and homelessness are all under the social sciences umbrella. Some well-known books in this genre include Outliers, Freakonomics, Nickel and Dimed, and Sapiens. Check out some of the best social science books today.
Social science ebooks explore various elements of our modern and historical societies. Anthropology, criminology, economics, gender studies, and homelessness are all under the social sciences umbrella. Some well-known books in this genre include Outliers, Freakonomics, Nickel and Dimed, and Sapiens. Check out some of the best social science books today.
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Helen Keller: The Story of my Life (Rediscovered Books): The Story of My Life' by Helen Keller with 'Her Letters' (1887-1901) and 'A Supplementary Account of Her Education'
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The Cases That Haunt Us: From Jack the Ripper to Jon Benet Ramsey, The FBI's Legendary Mindhunter Sheds New Light on the Mysteries That Won't Go Away
byMark OlshakerRating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Sugarcane Academy: How a New Orleans Teacher and His Storm-Struck Students Created a School to Remember Ebook
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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology
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The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over
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Israel Denial: Anti-Zionism, Anti-Semitism, & The Faculty Campaign Against the Jewish State
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