Basic Books is a book publisher founded in 1952 and located in New York. It publishes books in the fields of psychology, philosophy, economics, science, politics, sociology, current affairs, and history.
Basic Books is a member of the Perseus Books Group, since its sale by HarperCollins in 1997.
Basic's list of authors includes Thomas Sowell, Charles Murray, Irving Kristol, Robert Nozick, George H. Nash, Seymour Papert, Howard Gardner, Irvin Yalo...
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The Pattern on the Stone: The Simple Ideas That Make Computers Work
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Flying High: Remembering Barry Goldwater
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Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism
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1848: Year of Revolution
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Cancel Your Own Goddam Subscription: Notes and Asides from National Review
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Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children from Birth to Age Five
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"There is no alternative"
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Artificial Happiness: The Dark Side of the New Happy Class
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The Last Days of the Renaissance: And the March to Modernity
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Freedom's Power: The True Force of Liberalism
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