Seeing Like a State

James C. Scott

5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2019–2024.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Which book can attract anyone towards your field of study? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which books have made you a better thinker and problem solver? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 1 recommendation