Foundational Books eBooks

Crystallizing Public Opinion. E-book. Formato EPUB Edward L. Bernays   -  Foundational Books, 2026  - 

Crystallizing Public Opinion explores the powerful forces behind mass persuasion, how ideas spread, how beliefs are influenced, and how leaders, media, and institutions shape the thinking of society. Edward L. Bernays explains the psychology behind public perception and demonstrates how communication can guide collective attitudes and behavior.

Civilization and its Discontents. E-book. Formato EPUB Sigmund Freud   -  Foundational Books, 2026  - 

Civilization and Its Discontents is a pioneering psychoanalytical work by Sigmund Freud that explores the fundamental conflict between individual instinctual desires like aggression and sexuality and the demands of civilization for order and conformity, arguing this tension creates a perpetual state of discontent in humans. Freud posits that civilization requires the repression of these primal drives, leading to guilt, anxiety, and a sense of unease, as societal rules clash with the individual's pursuit of happiness. A seminal work in psychology, Civilization and Its Discontents has sparked debate since its publication and continues to be widely read today.

The Public and Its Problems. E-book. Formato EPUB John Dewey   -  Foundational Books, 2026  - 

John Dewey's The Public and Its Problems is a pioneering work of social theory, exploring the fundamental relationship between the state and its citizens and providing critical insights into the enduring problems of governance and civic engagement.Dewey argues that a "public" forms whenever the actions of individuals have indirect consequences for others, creating shared problems that require collective regulation. In modern, complex societies, these consequences are often obscured by large-scale institutions, making the public fragmented and ineffective.