What are good books or other sources to read from to better learn about politics and government in the US?

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A New Guy

Part of my New Year's Resolution this 2009 is to inform myself more on the history of the US and our politics and government. I was interested in knowing which are some great books to read or possibly other sources to look into so I can get a good set of knowledge down. Thanks everyone for your responses.

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The Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn

Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman

Failed States by Noam Chomsky

Sorrows of Empire by Chalmers Johnson

Wealth and Democracy by Kevin Phillips

Free Lunch by David Cay Johnston

The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein

What is the best book to read about human evolution?

tina

I'd like to read a book that's specifically on the evolutionary history of humans.

Somewhat brief, not too brief. Just on humans and the species that rose before us.

Can anyone recommend to me a great book on this topic?

Thank you.

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The companion book to the BBC series Walking With Caveman is beautiful and very accessible: http://www.amazon.com/Walking-With-Cavemen-John-Lynch/dp/0789497751 . If you haven't seen the series, your library may have it on DVD.

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