The Book Prize Index

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James Traub

Explore the prize-recognized books by James Traub represented in the index.

A Democracy, If You Can Keep It

2

Recognized books

1

Wins

2

Lists

6

Index score

1995—2024

Recognition span

Author in the index

James Traub has 2 books in the current index, recognized by prize programs between 1995 and 2024. The records span 2 leading prize families shown here.

Top recognition

Hillman Prize for Book Journalism1
National Book Critics Circle Awards1

Subject profile

Indexed works

Books by James Traub

2 books · sorted by recognition

City on a Hill: Testing the American Dream at City CollegeSociety & Culture19954 ptsTrue Believer: Hubert Humphrey’s Quest for a More Just AmericaMemoir & Autobiography20242 pts
YearTitleSubjectScoreWinsListsImprint
1995City on a Hill: Testing the American Dream at City CollegeSociety & Culture411Perseus Books
2024True Believer: Hubert Humphrey’s Quest for a More Just AmericaMemoir & Autobiography201Basic Books

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