Social Science

Reconstructing Women's Wartime Lives explores how women's lives were affected by the Second World War. This book examines the personal accounts of women who, in different ways, navigated the...

Ruth H. Finnegan's groundbreaking study explores the concept of entrancement in dreams, music, and shared consciousness, drawing together insights from anthropology, ethnomusicology, sociology,...

Sociologies of Disability critically reviews and compares the conflicting perspectives on disability and chronic illness found in disability studies and medical sociology. Carol Thomas outlines the...

Published in 1529, Agrippa's Declamation on the Preeminence and Nobility of the Female Sex challenges prevailing views on women's roles and capabilities. Rather than directly opposing these ideas, he...

Disciplining Terror: How Experts Invented 'Terrorism' The concept of terrorism has undergone significant changes since its inception. Prior to the 1970s, acts such as hijackings and assassinations...

Angela Davis examines women's experiences of motherhood in England between 1945 and 2000, drawing on 160 oral history interviews to create a comprehensive historical study. This thematic analysis...

Participatory Practice: Community-based Action for Transformative Change by Margaret Ledwith and Jane Springett is a comprehensive guide to holistic and radical practice in community development...

Life as Politics: How Ordinary People Change the Middle East (Second Edition) Asef Bayat's groundbreaking study challenges common perceptions of the Muslim Middle East, revealing how ordinary people...

Billion Dollar Facade: The Rise and Fall of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes In 2015, a shocking article in The Wall Street Journal revealed that Theranos, a biotechnology startup valued at $10 billion,...

Robin DiAngelo explores what it means to be white in a society that struggles with racial inequality and segregation. She reveals how factors such as mis-education, ideologies like individualism and...

Stories of smuggling as acts of resistance and decolonization are revealed in this conceptually vivid book. It challenges the common negative image of smugglers, instead highlighting their work as...

The Negritude movement, which marked a significant shift in black French intellectuals' perspectives, has been largely overlooked in favour of its male founders. This oversight neglects the crucial...

This practical guide to the Children Act 1989 provides valuable insights into the powers and duties of local authorities in relation to children and families. Mary Ryan draws on her extensive...

This collection of essays by Adebayo C. Akomolafe, Molefi Kete Asante, and Augustine Nwoye challenges traditional intellectual inquiry by centering African perspectives and knowledge.By amplifying...

This 1990s zine movement pioneer's autobiography is back in print for the first time in over a decade. Pagan Kennedy recounts her journey from graduating with a writing degree to creating her own...

Eating the Ocean by Elspeth Probyn explores the complex relationships between humans and the ocean, revealing how our food choices are deeply entwined with politics, culture, and technology.Probyn's...

Celebrating twenty years of Jewish Renaissance, this collection of essays explores the role of confidence in minority culture through music, art, literature, theatre and film. The authors examine...

Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book challenges readers to think critically about systemic racism and how to dismantle it. This highly illustrated workbook provides a unique, hands-on...

Nonscience Returns: A World Where Experts Rule In 1971, Brian J. Ford's Nonscience caused a sensation with its unique blend of humor and science. Now, fifty years later, this updated edition reveals...

Adult social care in Britain has faced numerous challenges over recent decades. Revelations of horrific abuse, collapse of major private home care providers, and failures of inspection and regulation...

Shattered Lives: A powerful exploration of the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. This book bears witness to their struggles, highlighting the devastating effects of early...

The Magic of the State by Michael T. Taussig explores the concept of spirit possession in a unique and thought-provoking way. Drawing on his extensive fieldwork, Taussig examines the circulation of...

The Politics of Storytelling: Variations on a Theme by Hannah Arendt By Michael Jackson Museum Tusculanum Press, 2013 Hannah Arendt's concept of the "political" is rooted in the power dynamics...

Beatniks: A Guide to an American Subculture by Alan Bisbort offers a nuanced exploration of the Beat Generation, moving beyond stereotypes to reveal the profound impact this subculture had on...

Words of Fire: A comprehensive collection of writings by over sixty Black women, tracing the development of Black Feminist thought in the United States from the 1830s to contemporary times. This...

Unlimited Power: A Black Choice offers a unique approach to achieving success and a better quality of life. Written by Tony Robbins and Joseph McClendon III, this book addresses the specific needs of...

Sister Species: Women, Animals and Social Justice by Lisa A. Kemmerer explores the connections between oppression and the treatment of animals, highlighting the need for social justice activists to...

Design Anthropology: Integrating Design Thinking and Anthropological Research This book explores the emerging field of design anthropology, which combines the strengths of design thinking and...

The Story of Sociology: A First Companion to Social Theory explores the development and key contributions of sociology as a discipline. This engaging introduction takes you through the 'story' of...

Icelandic Folktales offer a unique blend of poetic imagination and wry wisdom. These stories showcase a wary respect for nature and a sharp understanding of human place within it. Drawing from the...

Professional Ethics and Civic Morals by Émile Durkheim is a foundational work in sociology that explores the relationship between individual morality and societal structures. In this book, Durkheim...

Analytical techniques for understanding variance are presented in this comprehensive guide. The book focuses on the impact of one or more nominal variables on an interval-level dependent variable,...

The Shape We're In: How Junk Food and Diets are Shortening Our Lives By Sarah Boseley A comprehensive examination of the complex relationship between food, diet, and obesity, revealing the widespread...

Space, the City and Social Theory offers a clear and critical account of key approaches to cities and urban space within social theory and analysis. It explores how social and spatial relations shape...

Growing Artificial Societies: Social Science from the Bottom Up explores how social structures and group behaviors emerge from individual interactions. This groundbreaking study uses cutting-edge...

Dr Catherine Ball presents an optimistic and in-depth investigation into the possibilities of a world where humans fully embrace technology. She explores how technological advancements can provide...

Light on Adoption by Rabekah Scott-Heart is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the author's journey with adoption. After years of therapy, self-discovery, and research, Scott-Heart...

Comprehensive coverage of modern British society is provided in this third edition textbook. It offers an accessible and non-technical approach to understanding the social structure of Britain,...

Queer Times, Black Futures by Kara Keeling explores the intersection of imagination, technology, and futurity in relation to queer and Black freedom. Keeling examines how speculative fictions in...

The Zodiac killer's case remains one of America's most infamous unsolved murders. In 1969, California was gripped by fear as the killer's cryptic letters and gruesome crimes sent shockwaves through...

Exploring the complex relationships between anthropology, museum collecting and display, and social governance in the early twentieth century, this theoretically innovative work examines case studies...

Theory and Explanation in Geography by Henry Wai-chung Yeung is a provocative contribution to the field of geography. This book presents a new approach to geographical theory, focusing on mid-range...

Cosmic Numerology offers a unique approach to numerology, combining mystical mathematics with planetary power. Jenn King's guide helps you tap into deeper levels of self-knowledge and access your...

Drift: A Phenomenon in Its Own Right In this thought-provoking book, Jeff Ferrell explores how dislocation and disorientation can become distinct social phenomena. By examining the history of...

Offender profiling has become an integral part of serious crime investigations worldwide. However, the public's perception is often influenced by misleading media portrayals that fail to acknowledge...

The Goth Bible: A Compendium for the Darkly Inclined By Nancy Kilpatrick This comprehensive guide sheds light on the often-misunderstood world of goths, exploring their history, traditions and...

The everyday practice of photography by millions of amateur photographers may seem spontaneous and personal, but it is actually shaped by complex social norms. In this insightful analysis, Bourdieu...

Professional Identity and Social Work by Stephen A. Webb is an in-depth exploration of how social workers form their identities within complex public sector roles. This groundbreaking book examines...

Young and Defiant in Tehran explores the complex world of contemporary youth culture in Iran's capital. With over half its population under twenty years old, Iran is one of the world's most youthful...

The Curse of Being and Living It: A Universal Refugee Experience from an Eritrean's Perspective by Fetsum Abraham. This book offers a unique perspective on the experience of being an Eritrean during...

Death And Anti-Death, Volume 12: One Hundred Years After Charles S. Peirce (1839-1914) is the latest installment in the Death And Anti-Death Series by Ria University Press. This anthology explores...

Community Policing in Southwest Lancashire by David Gordon Scott explores the complex nature of community policing, examining its intentions and effectiveness. Through ethnographic research in...

Bruno Latour's ethnographic inquiry into the value systems of modern societies continues his exploration of how different disciplines shape our understanding of the world. In this study, he examines...

Death as a Fact of Life by David Hendin explores the complex relationship between dying and death. A medical journalist examines the moral and legal implications of advances in medicine, such as...

Witnessing Girlhood Toward an Intersectional Tradition of Life Writing by Leigh Gilmore and Elizabeth Marshall explores how women use life narrative to transform conditions of suffering, silencing,...

Exploring Archaeoastronomy: A History of Its Relationship with Archaeology and Esotericism by Liz Henty offers a unique perspective on two distinct fields of study. Archaeoastronomy examines the...

The Smithsonian Institution's first permanent exhibition on pop culture is now in book form. Entertainment Nation brings together nearly 300 breathtaking objects from the world of music, television,...

After Covid-19, we stand at a crossroads: do we return to normal, or use the pandemic's lessons to shape a new society? Ian Goldin offers an urgent roadmap for building a better future. He explores...

Working with Critical Realism brings together stories from researchers and research students about their encounters with critical realism. This collection sheds light on how newcomers to the approach...

Digital Sociology: A New Approach to Understanding Society This book offers a critical introduction to digital sociology, exploring the intersection of computing, media, social research, and social...

Women of the Street: How the Criminal Justice-Social Services Alliance Fails Women in Prostitution by Susan Dewey and Tonia Stiernon Germain. The lives of sex workers, police officers, public...

Lillian Ross's Reporting Always is a collection of her most luminous New Yorker pieces, spanning forty years and offering a unique insight into the lives of famous and not-so-famous individuals.From...

The Business of Changing the World: A New Approach to Global Aid Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world's poorest people to make progress. For...

Explore the hidden world behind the scenes of global politics and military operations. Trevor Paglen's journey takes him to secret prisons, covert air bases, and clandestine laboratories, revealing...

Aldborough's Roman Past Revealed The former administrative capital of the Brigantes, Isurium Brigantum was strategically located on Dere Street and became a key Roman town in the second century AD...

Urban Humanities: A New Approach to Understanding and Intervening in Cities This book introduces the theory and practice of urban humanities, an emerging field that combines the humanities, design,...

Can't Even: A razor-sharp examination of burnout culture among millennials, born out of distrust in institutions and unrealistic expectations of the modern workplace.This book explores how constant...

Religion at Work in a Neolithic Society explores the early farming village of Çatalhöyük, a site that has garnered significant interest for its insights into early religion. This volume brings...

Futurist Perttu Pölönen explores our place in an age of ceaseless technological progress. He argues that to counterbalance the digital world, we need to develop essential human skills such as...

Navigating ethical issues in research can be complex and challenging. This book provides essential guidance on how to approach ethical considerations throughout your project. It examines key areas...

Bothered and Bewildered: Enacting Hope in Troubled Times by Ann MorisyThe current state of affairs seems increasingly dire, with fear and uncertainty dominating our lives. Markets are faltering,...

Facebook has fundamentally changed how the world connects. No other company has played a greater role in the history of social networking online. Facebook is no longer simply a social networking site...

Representing India: Ethnic Diversity and the Governance of Public Institutions explores how ethnic diversity is represented in public institutions in India, and how politics manages ethnic...

Ritualized Homosexuality in Melanesia by Gilbert H. Herdt This collection of essays brings together seven leading anthropologists to explore ritualized homosexuality across cultures in non-Western...

Violence and Political Theory by Elizabeth Frazer and Kimberley Hutchings explores how political theorists have addressed the complex relationship between violence and politics. The authors examine...

Philosophy of Social Science: The Philosophical Foundations of Social Thought by Ted Benton and Ian Craib is a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of social science. This...

This ambitious new book by Henrietta Moore draws on anthropology, feminism and psychoanalysis to develop an original theory of gender and how we become sexed beings.Moore argues that recent...

This book explores the complex relationships between 'race', gender and social welfare in the late twentieth century. It presents a nuanced analysis of the experiences of ethnic minority women in...

The Hopi Survival Kit: Ancient Prophecies for a Turbulent Time For nearly a century, the Elders of Hotevilla have guarded the secrets and prophecies of a thousand-year-old covenant. As these revered...

Designing Online Experiments for the Social Sciences by Giuseppe A. Veltri provides a clear and straightforward guide to creating online experiments in social science research. This practical book...

Ras Alula and the Scramble for Africa: A Political Biography is a detailed biography of Ethiopia's prominent leader Ras Alula, who played a crucial role in shaping modern Ethiopia. Alula was a...

The Civil Defense Book: Emergency Preparedness for Rural and Suburban Communities The United States is vulnerable to various man-made and natural threats, including electromagnetic pulse attacks,...

The Everyday Life Reader brings together key thinkers from various disciplines to explore theories of everyday life. Ben Highmore's introduction sets the stage for this comprehensive resource,...

The history of women's emancipation has led to new tensions and contradictions. Anthropologist Emmanuel Todd argues that while women have gained more freedom, they also face unique challenges as a...

This book examines how social inclusion policies are meeting the needs and rights of children and young people. It critically assesses the concepts of participation and social inclusion, exploring...

The Sociology of War and Violence by Siniša Malešević offers a unique sociological analysis of war and organised violence. This book brings together classical and contemporary theories with specific...

The Sinking of the Kursk: A Gripping Account of Russia's Most Devastating Submarine Disaster On September 1, 2000, the Russian submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea, resulting in the loss of all...

Filthy Lucre by Joseph Heath is a thought-provoking exploration of six common economic fallacies. By examining everyday examples and challenging prevailing assumptions, the author sheds light on why...

Sikhs in Britain: The Making of a Community provides a comprehensive study of the Sikh community's origins and development in Great Britain. This book offers an invaluable mapping of the community's...

Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry is a fully illustrated guide to Masonic initiation rituals, grips, passwords, and ceremonial objects. This third edition includes detailed information on the three...

Autonomous Nature explores how our understanding of nature has evolved over time. From ancient times to the Scientific Revolution, humans have struggled with the idea of nature as an active force...

Familiar Violence: A History of Child Abuse by Heather Montgomery explores the darker side of childhood history, examining cruelty towards children in their own homes from medieval times to the...

Reclaiming UGLY! A Radically Joyful Guide to Unlearn Oppression and Uplift, Glorify, and Love Yourself by Vanessa Rochelle Lewis is a powerful exploration of the concept of uglification - how...

This comprehensive guide to conversation, discourse and document analysis provides a masterclass in practical methods for addressing key questions in social sciences. By exploring the rich rewards of...

Thinking About Crime by James Wilson offers a thought-provoking new perspective on crime. Published in 2013, this revised edition features a foreword by Charles Murray and presents a compelling...

Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World by Roger Atwood The global antiquities trade is a lucrative business, with priceless artifacts being unearthed and sold...

Creating Person-centred Organisations: Strategies and Tools for Managing Change in Health, Social Care and the Voluntary Sector by Stephen Stirk and Helen Sanderson. This guide is designed to help...

Archaeology at Home explores the connections between humans and their things, revealing how objects can "remember" when left behind. By combining methods from contemporary and deep-time archaeology,...

Pierre Bourdieu's Principles of Vision: General Sociology, Volume 4 is an in-depth exploration of sociology as an intellectual discipline. In this fourth volume of his General Sociology series,...

Exploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists is a comprehensive guide to quantitative data analysis. The second edition introduces recent approaches to data analysis,...