Law in a New Key: Essays on Law and Society    by Amitai Etzioni
Price: $9.99 USD. 83210 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on December 6, 2010. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
For thoughtful readers--and not particularly lawyers or scholars--engaged in the issues of the day who want something other than "easy" answers from right or left. Renowned sociologist Etzioni addresses key issues of terrorism, drone wars, TSA scanners, DNA banks, surveillance, privacy, norms of social disapproval and forgiveness, human rights, and respecting cultures; 15 trenchant essays in all.

Atheists, Agnostics, Progressive Minds: Busy Bacteria On A Speck Of Dust    by John Cannon
Price: $2.99 USD. 30830 words. Language: English. Published on November 6, 2010. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
A progressive book collection of truly intelligent thoughts from the greatest progressive minds in history as well as a few quotes from regressive, conservative fools just for comparison. A great progressive gift, too

Liberty Quotes    by Steve Trinward
Price: $2.99 USD. 56120 words. Language: English. Published on October 30, 2010. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
"I have collected quotes for most of my life. These pages represent some of the best of them, all pertaining to the theme of Liberty.” (Paraphrase of Dr. Pearl’s introductory statement, before his untimely death in 2002.) "I wanted to make sure this book did not disappear. After nearly a decade, it's been updated & re-issued as an e-book. May it reach its audience this time." - Steve Trinward

Thank You For Being Young    by Andrew Lerner
Price: Free! 40040 words. Language: English. Published on October 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
A venture capital executive draws on a wide variety of business, government, and societal trends to illustrate how most major challenges facing younger adults are exacerbated by age biases. 2011 eLit award winner.

Shoveling Smoke: Laws & Regulations Smother Jobs & Economy    by James Jackson
Price: $0.99 USD. 7450 words. Language: English. Published on November 29, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
Like it or not, America gets 4 more years of Obama & Democrat policies. Like shoveling smoke, Obama & those like him are never there, and never responsible. Nothing sticks. Mincing no words, Firenze Sage, aka James A. Jackson, comments on laws and the stories which shapes our world. Attorney Jackson places responsibility on Obama and years of liberals. You will cry. And laugh.

Sociological Theory – A Contemporary View: How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory    by Neil J. Smelser
Price: $9.99 USD. 51700 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 31, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology.
A pithy, clear guide to creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Dr. Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how to read it critically. New Introductions.

UPP Soft Power nascido na favela    by Rayel G. C. Barroso
Price: $9.99 USD. 14270 words. Language: Portuguese. Published on January 19, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology.
Ráyel G. C. Barroso faz uma análise objetiva e inovadora, no contexto das Relações Internacionais, do impacto das UPP’s (Unidades de Polícia Pacificadora), implementadas em favelas do Rio de Janeiro. O autor explica de que maneira a expertise adquirida com as UPP’s pode tornar-se uma ferramenta para exercício de soft power pelo Brasil.

From Riches to Rags: My Direct Approach to Solving Homelessness and How I Got My Ass Kicked    by Matthew Bjonerud
Price: $4.99 USD. 100100 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
If someone put a gun to your head and demanded you solve homelessness, what would you do? How would you do it? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took the homeless man on the corner home with you? I did and what I got was the adventure of a lifetime. Read this true story and learn the truth about what it takes to break the cycle of homelessness.

Take Action    by Marshall Davis
Price: $1.99 USD. 11360 words. Language: English. Published on November 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
Get your copy today! Due to the current injustices, unbalanced policies, economic inequality, and disconnect between the people and politicians, Take Action urges the reader to demand change while they better themselves.

Understanding Thomas Sowell    by Richard Patterson
Price: $2.99 USD. 107780 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.
An examination of the underlying assumptions in Sowell's libertarian analysis of society with a view to pinpointing exactly where liberals are most likely to part company with him. Starting with Sowell’s view of the role of intellectuals in our society, Patterson digs down into the conceptions of knowledge and reason underlying Sowell’s ideas about social processes, justice, and morality.