With a mix of titles that each deal with massive global issues, this year's list of book recommendations lends credence to the feeling that humanity is careening into an unknown future. If only policymakers were as ahead of the curve as publishers, perhaps our problems would seem more manageable.
At the end of another tumultuous year, Project Syndicate commentators once again recommend books that stood out from the crowd. Striking an impressive balance across genres, this year’s selection features old but newly relevant gems, political and intellectual history, topical literary fiction, and forward-looking policy advocacy. The breadth of topics, disciplines, and perspectives will, in one way or another, help readers make sense of the present – or perhaps just gain a better understanding of why its passing will not be widely mourned.
At the end of another tumultuous year, Project Syndicate commentators once again recommend books that stood out from the crowd. Striking an impressive balance across genres, this year’s selection features old but newly relevant gems, political and intellectual history, topical literary fiction, and forward-looking policy advocacy. The breadth of topics, disciplines, and perspectives will, in one way or another, help readers make sense of the present – or perhaps just gain a better understanding of why its passing will not be widely mourned.