James A. Michener: Political and Social Commentary

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

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

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

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

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, describes the nation's strength and weakness and the author's hopes for its future.

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

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.