Books about an Indian slum, Everest expedition and violence are up for nonfiction book award.
Katherine Boo s "Behind The Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum," Wade Davis "Into The Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest" and Steven Pinker s "The Better Angels Of Our Nature: A History Of Violence and Humanity" are shortlisted for the 20,000 pound ($32,000) prize.
The other finalists announced Friday are Robert Macfarlane s travelogue "The Old
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