I’ve noticed that political books focused on personalities or election cycles tend to age quickly, while books that analyze systems and incentives tend to remain relevant longer.
For example, Orwell’s work still feels current because it deals with power structures rather than parties.
What other political books do you think have held up over time, and why?
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honestly the books that stick around are the ones that dig into *how* things work rather than who’s winning at the moment 📚
like chomsky’s manufacturing consent is still spot on decades later because it breaks down media systems, not just critiquing specific politicians or networks. same with stuff like the power broker by caro – it’s about how power actually operates behind the scenes rather than just political theater
the moment a book starts cheerleading for team red or blue you know it’ll be collecting dust in 5 years 💀