By Alexis De Tocqueville.

“Amongst the novel objects that attracted my attention during my stay in the United States, nothing struck me more forcibly than the general equality of conditions. I readily discovered the prodigious influence which this primary fact exercises on the whole course of society, by giving a certain direction to public opinion, and a certain tenor to the laws; by imparting new maxims to the governing powers, and peculiar habits to the governed.”

London. Saunders and Otley (1835) 487p.

Edited by Friedrich Engels.

“A spectre is haunting Europe—the spectre of Communism. All the Powers of old Europe have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this spectre: Pope and Czar, Metternich and Guizot, French Radicals and German police-spies.” From the English edition.

A Read-Me.Org Classic Reprint. 1888. 43p.

By John Stuart Mill.

“It was in the year 1869 that, impressed with the degree in which, even during the last twenty years, when the world seemed so wholly occupied with other matters, the socialist ideas of speculative thinkers had spread among the workers in every civilized country, Mr. Mill formed the design of writing a book on Socialism.” Reprinted from the Fortnightly Review.

Chicago. Belfords Clarke. 1879. 65P.

By John Stuart Mill.

“There are few circumstances among those which make up the present condition of human knowledge, more unlike what might have been expected, or more significant of the backward state in which speculation on the most important subjects still lingers, than the little progress which has been made in the decision of the controversy respecting the criterion of right and wrong.” Reprinted From 'Fraser's Magazine' Seventh Edition.

London. Longmans, Green, And Co. 1879. 71p.

By Francis Bacon.

From the Introduction: “None of Bacon's writings gives in short apace so vivid a picture of his tastes and aspirations as this fragment of the plan of an ideal commonwealth. The generosity and enlightenment, the dignity and splendor, the piety and public spirit, of the inhabitants of Bensalem represent the ideal qualities which Bacon the statesman desired rather than hoped to see characteristic of his own country; and in Solomon's House we have Bacon the scientist indulging without restriction his prophetic vision of the future of human knowledge. No reader acquainted in any degree with the processes and results of modern scientific inquiry can fail to be struck by the numerous approximations made by Bacon's imagination to the actual achievements of modern times.”

London Rowley (1627) 37p.

By Francis Bacon.

“But it is not only the difficulty and labor, which men take in finding out of truth, nor again, that when it is found, it imposeth upon men's thoughts, that doth bring lies in favor; but a natural, though corrupt love, of the lie itself.”

A Read-Me.Org Classic Reprint. London (1696) 169p.

By Francis Bacon.

With a biographical notice by A. Spiers. Preface by B. Montagu, and notes by different writers.” “Wisdom for a man’s self is, in many branches thereof, a depraved thing. It is the wisdom of rats, that will be sure to leave a house somewhat before it fall, It is the wisdom of the fox, that thrusts out the badger, who digged and made room for him. It is the wisdom of crocodiles, that shed tears when they would devour. But that which is specially to be noted is, that those which (as Cicero says of Pompey) are Sui Amantes sine Rivali are many times unfortunate. And whereas they have all their time sacrificed to themselves, they become in the end themselves sacrifices to the inconstancy of Fortune, whose wings they thought, by their self wisdom, to have pinioned.”

Little Brown (1884) 291 pages.

By Anton Makarenko.

As one of the founders of Soviet pedagogy, Anton Makarenko elaborated the theory and methodology of upbringing in self-governing child collectives and introduced the concept of productive labor into the educational system. Encouraged by Gorky, Makarenko wrote The Pedagogical Poem (in the West The Road to Life) based on the true stories of his pupils from the orphanage for street children, which he started in 1925.

Read-Me.Org Classic Reprint. (1933) 441 pages.

By Charles Darwin.

"On The Origin of Species" is a groundbreaking work by Charles Darwin that revolutionized the way we understand the natural world. Published in 1859, this seminal book introduces the concept of natural selection as the mechanism driving the evolution of species. Darwin's meticulous observations across various ecosystems provide compelling evidence for the interconnectedness of all living organisms and the process of adaptation over time. Through clear and logical arguments, Darwin challenges prevailing beliefs and lays the foundation for modern evolutionary biology. A timeless classic that continues to influence scientific thought, "On The Origin of Species" remains essential reading for anyone curious about the origins of life on Earth.

Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. 1859.

By Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Banned for some time prior to the French Revolution, worshipped by Robespierre, Rousseau’s Emile advanced revolutionary ideas about how to educate a young boy. “Man was born free but everywhere was in chains” complained Rousseau. Emile’s eduction was supposed to fix all that.

Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. 1762.

By Adam Smith.

Adam Smith didn’t just think about money and markets. He was also much taken with the moral sentiments of humans, what drove them to be human. This books shows that he saw much more to humans than simply “self interest” the one instinct that dominates his Wealth of Nations. This book in contrast is a pioneering essay on human psychology, good and bad.

Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. 1759.

By Adam Smith. .

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. This great classic published in 1776, is widely considered to have established the basis of modern capitalism . Smith argues that individuals are driven by self interest which, surprisingly almost, or even unintentionally, serves to benefit the welfare of all humankind.

Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. 1776.

By S. Giora Shoham.

This continuation of Shoham's unique psychoanalytic personality theory of deviance applies its principles and insights to understanding social deviance in a deeper cultural and religious sense. Mining the works of Rank, Ferenzi, Stack Sullivan and many other great personality theorists of the twentieth century, Shoham effortlessly blends them into a deep understanding of existentialist thought to explain the social deviance in others and in ourselves. Shoham's obvious adoration of the Judeo-Christian ethic, linking it directly to internal family relationships and the external cultural and physical world both reassures and threatens.This is a monumental work, as challenging as it is informative and will remain a classic for the ages.

NY. Harrow and Heston Publishers. 2012.

By S. Giora Shoham.

This tour-de-force is an innovating, interdisciplinary treatment of sex and love. It draws on biology, mythology, psychoanalysis, and philosophy as well as on the author's own personality theory. Shoham proposes a mother-based sexual development theory which includes a sexual typology arranged on a continuum that stretches from the starkly carnal Casanova to the romantically agonized Don Juan. Dramatic and literary illustrations abound. The “separant” Sisyphean Casanova tries to overcome the rift between himself and the object of his desire by the continuous conquest of female bodies; and the participant archetype Don Juan longs to be possessed by the ultimate woman, by being in love with love. Sex As Bait offers a unique theoretical framework for the maternal proscription of incest, and relates this to the main role of women in the formation of the nuclear family and of human culture. On the psycho-cultural level Sex As Bait presents the development of sexual identity, both male and female, basing itself on a new approach of the oral development of the psyche. Shoham concludes the book with a challenging, if not disturbing, discussion of the sacred and profane aspects of love and their place in the development of human personality and culture.

NY. Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. 2012.

Thomas Hobbes .

The great epic of Thomas Hobbes remains the most frightening idea (or is it ideal?) of humanity and the civilizations that it has spawned. His observations were rooted in the West, but are universally recognizable.

NY. Harrow and Heston Classic Reprint. 1651.

By S, Giora Shoham.

This book is one of the great 20th century classics on the historical, cultural and social role of stigma in societies everywhere, but especially Western Society. Shoham, his erudition on display like no other, explores what it means to be stigmatized and how society becomes differentiated between "us" and "them." The case study on Jean Genet, famous playwright and infamous thief, is an essay of genius, surpassing, some say, Sartre's Saint Genet. You will think about crime, criminals, the police who chase them and the judges who judge them in a very different light after you've read this book.

NY. Harrow and Heston Publishers 2013. .

By Colin Heston

It's politics as usual in New York City when Larry MacIver, world renowned criminologist, is tapped by NYC Mayor Ruth Newberg to save NYC from a second 9/11 attack. MacIver and his geeky assistant Manish Das must overcome FBI ineptitude, CIA intrigue and, most of all, the evil and ruthless Iranian terrorist Shalah Muhammud, to save the city. “…an engaging work of fiction for those interested in how terrorists, and those who seek to thwart them, might actually think about what they're doing…keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages right through to the end.” — Amazon reader review. “a fast-paced, captivating thriller. If you love reading terrorism fiction, you will find this story very appealing.” Readers’ Favorite.

NY. Harrow and Heston Publishers. 2020. 186p.

By Jerome G. Miller.

Last One over the Wall is an analytical and autobiographical account of Jerome G. Miller’s tenure as head of the Massachusetts juvenile justice system, during which he undertook one of the most daring and drastic steps in recent juvenile justice history—he closed reformatories and returned offenders to community supervision and treatment by private schools and youth agencies. Filled with insights into juvenile and adult behavior in prison and outside, Miller’s account provides a rare opportunity to view our juvenile justice system as a whole, including all the politics, economics, and social biases that come with it. In a new preface for this edition, the author reflects on his decision of seven years ago and the lessons learned from it.

Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press, 1998. 279p.

By Sara Dehkordi.

Segregation, Inequality, and Urban Development delves into the complex dynamics that have shaped the cities we live in today. Through a meticulous exploration of historical events and present-day realities, this book uncovers the deep-rooted issues of segregation and inequality that continue to influence urban development. From examining the repercussions of discriminatory practices to discussing the role of policy interventions, the authors offer a comprehensive analysis that sheds light on the persistent challenges faced by urban communities. A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of social divides and city landscapes.

Bielefeld: transcript Verlag, 2020. 203p.

By Maurice Parmelee.

Introduction: Recent changes in the treatment of the criminal. The new science of criminology. Study of penology in America. Logical order of study. Point of view and plan of the book.

Macmillan (1908) 429 pages.