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1.Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner October 17, 2006
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Everybody knows that economics is about measurement and money and things numerical; that's why most of us find it so damned dull. But as approached by offbeat economist and Freakonomics co-author Steven D. Levitt, economics is also "the study of incentives": what it takes to get us to do a certain thing--or to not do it, as the case may be. Which makes it human, and therefore fascinating. This is what I love about this delightful book by Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner: that it comes at things sideways or upside-down or head-on, but never the usual way. I'm still not sold on some of the more radical hypotheses Leavitt coaxes from the data (the link between abortion and falling crime rates being the most widely reviled and quoted), but I'm 100% there on the ... Read More

2.Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets by: Sudhir Venkatesh January 22, 2008
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This is a stark but gripping look at gangs, drugs, and life in public housing. In 1989, sociology student Sudhir Venkatesh walked from the University of Chicago to nearby housing projects to survey residents, only to be detained as a likely spy for rivals by the Black Kings street gang. Yet Vankatesh was soon befriended by gang leader J.T., and for the next few years he alternated between the University and the Robert Taylor Homes - a large and nightmarish public housing complex where the Black Kings competed with other gangs for turf and drug sales. Vankatesh reveals the corporate-like structure of drug-dealing gangs, and the challenges of such activities. The author also introduces us to residents like C-Note, Clarisse, and Ms. Bailey, showing their sense of community, distrust of police, ... Read More

3.Freakonomics: Un economista politicamente incorrecto explora el lado oculta de lo que nos afecta by: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner August 01, 2006
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A great read with a variety of fascinating topics examined. Data is presented quite objectively, and users can draw own conclusions as to causality (though some possible hypotheses are presented).

4.Choosing My Religion: A Memoir of a Family Beyond Belief (P.S.) by: Stephen J. Dubner November 07, 2006
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Dubner's highly interesting family history frames the tale of his own decision to "return home" to his Jewish roots, after his parents, both raised as traditional Jews, converted to Roman Catholicism in their unmarried days. His parents bring up Stephen Dubner and his siblings as deeply-devout Catholics, and all-but turn their backs on their own heritage after the time of their conversion. Dubner tells of about his life growing up attending Mass and living in suburbia in the 1960's and '70's, and about how he gradually took notice of the deep pull within him that directed him to reunite with the Jewish faith after his return to New York City following his college years in the south and elsewhere. He stresses that his return to Judaism was not a conversion, it was a restoration of who he truly always was. ... Read More

5.The Boy with Two Belly Buttons by: Stephen J. Dubner September 25, 2007
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I found the book via illustrator Christoph Niemann's site, and watched the excellent video version. I love it enough that I'll buy it for myself, and probably as a gift for other little kids in my life. Also a big fan of Freakonomics, and LOVE the Spielberg shout-out.

6.Freakonomics by: Steven D./ Dubner, Stephen J. Levitt October 30, 2006
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I found the book via illustrator Christoph Niemann's site, and watched the excellent video version. I love it enough that I'll buy it for myself, and probably as a gift for other little kids in my life. Also a big fan of Freakonomics, and LOVE the Spielberg shout-out.

7.The Faith Between Us: A Jew and a Catholic Search for the Meaning of God by: Scott Korb, Peter Bebergal October 30, 2007
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Peter and Scott have created a thing of beauty. I am an atheist. I was an atheist before I read this book and I remain an atheist after. But this book is not about religion. It is about love, beauty, faith, parenthood, friendship, bird watching, death, sex, smoky lentils... life. It is beautifully written. It is fascinating. Would that everyone possessed the tender and earnest introspection of these two men- would that everyone were brave enough to admit it. The world would be a better place. Please read this book.

8.Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by: Steven D.; Dubner, Stephen J. Levitt January 01, 2006
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Peter and Scott have created a thing of beauty. I am an atheist. I was an atheist before I read this book and I remain an atheist after. But this book is not about religion. It is about love, beauty, faith, parenthood, friendship, bird watching, death, sex, smoky lentils... life. It is beautifully written. It is fascinating. Would that everyone possessed the tender and earnest introspection of these two men- would that everyone were brave enough to admit it. The world would be a better place. Please read this book.

9.Freakonomics by: Stephen J. Dubner February 28, 2006
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Peter and Scott have created a thing of beauty. I am an atheist. I was an atheist before I read this book and I remain an atheist after. But this book is not about religion. It is about love, beauty, faith, parenthood, friendship, bird watching, death, sex, smoky lentils... life. It is beautifully written. It is fascinating. Would that everyone possessed the tender and earnest introspection of these two men- would that everyone were brave enough to admit it. The world would be a better place. Please read this book.

10.Freakonomics by: Steven; Dubner, Stephen J. Levitt 2005
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Peter and Scott have created a thing of beauty. I am an atheist. I was an atheist before I read this book and I remain an atheist after. But this book is not about religion. It is about love, beauty, faith, parenthood, friendship, bird watching, death, sex, smoky lentils... life. It is beautifully written. It is fascinating. Would that everyone possessed the tender and earnest introspection of these two men- would that everyone were brave enough to admit it. The world would be a better place. Please read this book.

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