Almost all courses in school institutes require a textbook, yet students barely read them. This is not an assumption, as anyone who has done this can relate. Clarion will list five academic textbooks worth reading in this listicle.
- “Sociology”_Tonja R. Conerly, San Jacinto College et al.
While academic textbooks can be overwhelming, this one provides deep insight into the world and society. It can also serve as a guide or tool for those who want to understand how the social structure shapes individuals’ behavior and consciousness.
It is worth reading because of it.
- “General Psychology” by Tori Kearns and Deborah Lee
Almost everyone knows one or two things about psychology and how it can be a powerful tool when trying to understand others. According to the American Psychological Association, General Psychology studies psychology’s fundamental principles, problems, and methods, including behavior, human growth and development, emotions, motivation, and many more things that affect an individual’s mind.
This textbook explores human behavior, motivation, and development, equipping readers with practical personal and professional growth tools.
- “News Reporting & Writing” by The Missouri Group
The material in this textbook benefits all students, not just journalism majors. It helps with media literacy, boosts confidence in public speaking, and improves critical thinking and research skills. The reader can also improve at writing and communicating.
This textbook serves as a guide to those taking a publishing speaking and English course simultaneously since it is a combination of both. Anyone in a professional field that deals with storytelling should read this textbook.
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- “Economics” by Dean Karlan and Jonathan Morduch
As much as there are videos, podcasts, and other books that discuss and provide information about how someone can learn about their finances, the economic textbook can play that role as a student.
Think of it as killing two birds with one stone. This book serves as both a course resource and a guide to economic principles, helping the reader understand and analyze the issues in economics and make more sound decisions.
- “Philosophy” by Nathan Smith et al.
In a world where almost everyone seems to have the type of philosophy they live by, it is still worth reading and learning about what some great philosophers of all time had to say about the world, humans, and everything in between. By reading about these philosophers, readers can also know what they want to do with their lives. Engaging in philosophical debates can also help the reader develop critical thinking skills.
Academic textbooks are worth reading because they promote profound understanding, offer fundamental knowledge, and help with educational and personal development.
Textbooks aren’t just tools for passing exams; they can shape how we think, analyze, and engage with the world. By reading them thoughtfully, students can gain knowledge far beyond the classroom. Some of these books can be found in schools and local libraries.
Esperance Amuri, Online Editor