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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
1.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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  "Thought provoking example of how society may evolve. It is important for its comment on power and human nature. Should be required reading at schools."
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Brave New World (Flamingo Modern Classics)
2.  Brave New World (Flamingo Modern Classics) by Aldous Huxley
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  "similar genre to 1984 and should be read one after the other. Two alternative visions of the future both of which have come true to a certain extent. Story and style of writing not as good as 1984."
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Animal Farm: A Fairy Story
3.  Animal Farm: A Fairy Story by George Orwell
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  "Almost a simpler (or more sublte) version of 1984. Short and to the point leaving a lot for you to think about and put your own interpretation on. Damning idictment of Soviet Communism."
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Our Posthuman Future
4.  Our Posthuman Future by Francis Fukuyama
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  "Read after Brave New World and 1984. The future of humans as a species."
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The Concept of the Political
5.  The Concept of the Political by Carl Schmitt
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  "A critic of liberalism in its political form, this writer questions things others take for granted. Well versed in history and philosophy he underlines the political foundations of law."
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Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice
6.  Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice by Geoffrey Robertson
The list author says:
  "This is an accessible and informative book on human rights. It is a balanced, mature and thoughful work without the pompous attitude some human rights campaigners display."
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Phase Space (Manifold series)
7.  Phase Space (Manifold series) by Stephen Baxter
The list author says:
  "SF, contrary to some peoples beliefs, is intelligent and thought provoking. Baxter is adept at writing interesting and profound stories speculating on what the future of our species may be."
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Evolution (Gollancz S.F.)
8.  Evolution (Gollancz S.F.) by Stephen Baxter
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  "An ambitious book charting our evolution from the extinction of the dinosaurs into the far future."
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The Third Reich: A New History
9.  The Third Reich: A New History by Michael Burleigh
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  "Not just a history book. This describes the process of a people abrogating all moral responsibility in the name of a political religion. Important for all times and all places."
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