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James A. Michener: Political and Social Commentary

The Bridge at Andau

The Bridge at Andau by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1957

Michener chronicles the experience of hundreds of refugees, fleeing brutal persecution by the Hungarian State Security Police

Presidential Lottery

Presidential Lottery by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1969

Written in the run up to the 1972 election, this non-fiction volume examines the limitations of the US electoral system and proposes reforms.

Sports in America

Sports in America by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1976

In this non-fiction volume, Michener examines the phenomenon of sports culture in America and its inherent issues.

Kent State: What Happened and Why

Kent State by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1971

In Kent State, Michener investigates the 1970 shooting of unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard.

The Quality of Life

The Quality of Life by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1970

Michener presents his reflections and criticisms of US politics and culture in the 1970s as well as his recommendations for the future.

This Noble Land: My Vision for America

This Noble Land by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1996

This Noble Land, My Vision for America, describes the nation's strength and weakness and the author's hopes for its future.

A Michener Miscellany

A Michener Miscellany, 1950-1970 by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1973

This compilation of essays features works by Michener published between 1950 and 1970.

Report of the County Chairman

Report of the County Chairman by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1961

Michener, who served as the Chairman of the Bucks County Citizens for Kennedy Committee, recounts the process of campaigning for John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania.