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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