Publishers: PublicAffairs

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a focused collection of narrative-driven nonfiction exploring historical events, political dynamics, and social issues, alongside occasional literary fiction. Readers can expect detailed examinations of power structures, justice, and cultural change, often grounded in real-world contexts. The range invites exploration through themes of conflict, governance, and human experience.

What you’ll often find

  • In-depth accounts of historical moments with geopolitical and social impact
  • Analyses of political ideologies, propaganda, and the mechanics of power
  • True crime and legal injustice narratives rooted in detailed investigation
  • Explorations of population dynamics and their influence on modern society
  • Biographical and autobiographical works illuminating personal stories within broader cultural contexts
  • Occasional literary fiction that engages with political or social themes
  • Focus on 20th-century and contemporary history across various global regions

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting works centered on specific historical periods or events for focused study
  • Look for titles addressing political science and social dynamics to understand governance and ideology
  • Explore true crime and legal accounts to examine justice and systemic issues
  • Use thematic clusters such as population studies or propaganda to navigate social science topics
  • Try literary fiction entries when interested in narrative storytelling with political undertones
  • Consider geographic focus areas like Europe or the United States to narrow your search
  • Separate fiction from nonfiction to tailor the reading experience to your preference

Good fit if you like

  • Thoughtful, well-researched narratives that connect individual stories to larger social forces
  • Analytical perspectives on political and historical complexities
  • Books that combine investigative rigor with accessible storytelling
  • Explorations of how history shapes modern identity and society
  • Reading that challenges assumptions about power, justice, and cultural memory
  • Engagement with nonfiction that reads with the pace and depth of literary works

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • The Nazi Mind Twelve Warnings from History — Laurence Rees

    The Nazi Mind Twelve Warnings from History — Laurence Rees

  • The Next Pandemic On the Front Lines Against Humankind¿s Gravest Dangers — Ali S. Khan

    The Next Pandemic On the Front Lines Against Humankind¿s Gravest Dangers — Ali S. Khan

  • Desert Reckoning A Town Sheriff, a Mojave Hermit, and the Biggest Manhunt in Modern California History — Deanne Stillman

    Desert Reckoning A Town Sheriff, a Mojave Hermit, and the Biggest Manhunt in Modern California History — Deanne Stillman

  • Common Nonsense — Andy Rooney

    Common Nonsense — Andy Rooney

  • A Rabble of Dead Money The Great Crash and the Global Depression: 1929-1939 — Charles R. Morris

    A Rabble of Dead Money The Great Crash and the Global Depression: 1929-1939 — Charles R. Morris

  • The Cryptopians Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze — Laura Shin

    The Cryptopians Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze — Laura Shin

  • An Infinity of Little Hours Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World’s Most Austere Monastic Order — Nancy Klein Maguire

    An Infinity of Little Hours Five Young Men and Their Trial of Faith in the Western World’s Most Austere Monastic Order — Nancy Klein Maguire

  • No Ordinary Disruption The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends — Richard Dobbs

    No Ordinary Disruption The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends — Richard Dobbs

  • My War — Andy Rooney

    My War — Andy Rooney

  • Princes at War The Bitter Battle Inside Britain’s Royal Family in the Darkest Days of WWII — Deborah Cadbury

    Princes at War The Bitter Battle Inside Britain’s Royal Family in the Darkest Days of WWII — Deborah Cadbury

  • The Medici Conspiracy The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities– From Italy’s Tomb Raiders to the World’s Greatest Museums — Peter Watson

    The Medici Conspiracy The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities– From Italy’s Tomb Raiders to the World’s Greatest Museums — Peter Watson

  • The Lure of Long Distances Why We Run — Robin Harvie

    The Lure of Long Distances Why We Run — Robin Harvie

  • No House to Call My Home Love, Family, and Other Transgressions — Ryan Berg

    No House to Call My Home Love, Family, and Other Transgressions — Ryan Berg

  • A River Runs Again India’s Natural World in Crisis, from the Barren Cliffs of Rajasthan to the Farmlands of Karnataka — Meera Subramanian

    A River Runs Again India’s Natural World in Crisis, from the Barren Cliffs of Rajasthan to the Farmlands of Karnataka — Meera Subramanian

  • Spies and Commissars The Early Years of the Russian Revolution — Robert Service

    Spies and Commissars The Early Years of the Russian Revolution — Robert Service

  • Power Hungry The Myths of “”Green”” Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future — Robert Bryce

    Power Hungry The Myths of “”Green”” Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future — Robert Bryce

  • The Edge How Ten CEOs Learned to Lead–and the Lessons for Us All — Michael Useem

    The Edge How Ten CEOs Learned to Lead–and the Lessons for Us All — Michael Useem

  • The Good News Club The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children — Katherine Stewart

    The Good News Club The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children — Katherine Stewart

  • What Would Jesus Buy? Reverend Billy’s Fabulous Prayers in the Face of the Shopocalypse — William Talen

    What Would Jesus Buy? Reverend Billy’s Fabulous Prayers in the Face of the Shopocalypse — William Talen