What I'm Reading
19/03/10 15:35
Believe it or not, I get asked for reading recommendations occasionally. So, I've decided to post a list of books I'm either reading or have recently read from time to time. Right now, my theme seems to flow in the liberal direction (not on purpose), but you know what they say...know your enemy.
1. 10 Days That Shook The World: This is a book by American journalist John "Jack" Reed and his experience in Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution. Reed is one of the few Americans buried at the Kremlin. At the recommendation of a good friend, I just watched the movie "Reds" with Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson with is about the life of Jack Reed. After seeing the movie I had to read Reed's book. While I obviously don't agree with his political philosophy, both the book and the movie are inspiring.
2. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of Everything: This is Joe Trippi's account of the Howard Dean campaign, and to a less extent, his life. I'm reading it at the recommendation of another friend who told me it was key in terms of understanding both how Democrats think, and how the tech revolution began to change the political landscape.
3. Politicking Online: The Transformation of Election Campaign Communications: This book by Costas Panagopoulos is a collection of papers on how the internet and social networking is changing the face of political campaigning and grassroots activism in America. Great for anyone who works in the public policy arena and communicates using Facebook, Twitter, or Blogs.
1. 10 Days That Shook The World: This is a book by American journalist John "Jack" Reed and his experience in Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution. Reed is one of the few Americans buried at the Kremlin. At the recommendation of a good friend, I just watched the movie "Reds" with Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson with is about the life of Jack Reed. After seeing the movie I had to read Reed's book. While I obviously don't agree with his political philosophy, both the book and the movie are inspiring.
2. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of Everything: This is Joe Trippi's account of the Howard Dean campaign, and to a less extent, his life. I'm reading it at the recommendation of another friend who told me it was key in terms of understanding both how Democrats think, and how the tech revolution began to change the political landscape.
3. Politicking Online: The Transformation of Election Campaign Communications: This book by Costas Panagopoulos is a collection of papers on how the internet and social networking is changing the face of political campaigning and grassroots activism in America. Great for anyone who works in the public policy arena and communicates using Facebook, Twitter, or Blogs.
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