This book covers so many different topics from crime to politics, parenting to sport, and discusses what makes us tick, what scares us, and what drives us to act in the way we do. It examines how we might best tackle crime, why we are motivated to cheat on our partners, and the effect a parent's actions could have on their child.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, written by journalist Stephen J. Dubner, and economist Steven D. Levitt, provides vital insight into our society and is written in an engaging and accessible way that breaks down the facts and figures to support the arguments they present.
You should read this book if…

• You want an interesting insight into different aspects of modern-day society
• You love books that present unusual viewpoints and interesting arguments
• You like facts and statistics