In October, AAUP released a newly revised version of its Books for Understanding New York City bibliography. Now featuring more than 300 titles from 34 presses, this extensive list includes books on the city’s history and culture, as well as guides and reference works.
Other recently updated Books for Understanding Lists include China, Social Security, the Nonprofit Sector & Philanthropy, Somalia, Sudan, and Voting & Elections.
http://www.booksforunderstanding.org