Social Science

Explore the rich storytelling traditions of Chinese culture through 32 carefully chosen stories from classical Chinese mythology. This collection reveals the heroic figures and legendary events that...

Amanda Khozi Mukwashi shares her personal story as a Black woman living in the UK, exploring experiences of racism and challenging polarising perceptions. She argues that sharing diverse stories is...

A concise guide to restorative justice, this pocket-sized book provides practical information for professionals working with offenders and victims. It covers every stage of the process, from...

Helping Black Youth Achieve Success in Education. Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu offers practical solutions to address the challenges faced by black children in education, with a focus on reducing dropout rates...

Liberating Culture explores how indigenous curation and cultural heritage preservation are transforming conventional museum practice. By examining examples from Indonesia, the Pacific, Africa, and...

This anthology redresses the neglect of Anglophone Caribbeans in Harlem during the 1920s, highlighting their significant contributions to the literary, cultural, and political events of the Harlem...

The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City by Jennifer Toth In the hidden world beneath New York City, thousands of people live and thrive in the subway tunnels, railway lines, and...

The Spiritual Power of Masks: Doorways to Realms Unseen by Nigel Pennick This illustrated study explores the magical and spiritual aspects of mask wearing from ancient times to the present. It...

Chicano Folklore: A Guide to the Folktales, Traditions, Rituals and Religious Practices of Mexican Americans is a comprehensive reference book that delves into the rich cultural heritage of Mexican...

This Element provides a new evaluation of burial customs in New Kingdom Egypt, from about 1550 to 1077 BC, with an emphasis on burials of the wider population. It also covers the regions then under...

Loving Women: A Collection of Personal Narratives from Unprivileged India. This book tells the stories of ten working-class queer women living in north India, challenging the common misconception...

Val Plumwood's personal experience with death and predation profoundly shaped her philosophical ideas. In 1985, she was attacked by a crocodile while kayaking alone in the Northern Territory, an...

Swati Narayan's Unequal offers a compelling analysis of India's social indicators in comparison to its neighbours. Through a five-year study across four countries - India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri...

The End of Aspiration? Social Mobility and Our Children's Fading Prospects by Duncan ExleyExpert research and real-life experiences from diverse backgrounds come together in this thought-provoking...

Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing By Chris Bail, Princeton University Press Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are crucial tools for...

The Emergence of Trans Cultures, Politics and Everyday Lives explores the complex relationships between trans identities, culture, politics, and everyday life. This collection of essays brings...

Health by Mildred Blaxter offers a comprehensive introduction to the key debates surrounding the concept of health in contemporary developed societies. This second edition has been thoroughly revised...

Oliver J. T. Harris explores new materialism and the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze to develop a posthumanist approach in archaeology, examining how Neolithic Britain's past worlds were constructed...

Miss Lou Louise Bennett's life story is an integral part of Jamaican culture. This book provides a concise account of her journey from 1919 to 2006, tracing her path towards national and...

A History of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts: Brownies, Rainbows and WAGGGS charts the evolution of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from its early days to the present day. This book explores what it...

They Call It Love: A Groundbreaking Exploration of Emotional Labour The work of love is often overlooked as essential labour, yet it is crucial to the functioning of capitalism. Alva Gotby argues...

Across the Waves: How the United States and France Shaped the International Age of Radio This book explores the complex relationship between the US and France in the development of international...

The Sacred Pipe: Black Elk's Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux by Joseph Epes Brown. This book is based on the oral account given by Black Elk, the last qualified priest of the older...

Sun-hee and her brother Tae-yul live in Korea with their parents. During World War II, they are forced to study Japanese and speak it at school, as their own culture is forbidden. When the war...

Under the Cover: A Study of the Creation, Production, and Reception of a Novel This book explores the life cycle of a work of fiction from its initial inspiration to its reception by reviewers and...

Down and Out Surviving the Homelessness Crisis by Daniel Lavelle is a powerful exploration of modern homelessness in the UK. The author's own experiences with homelessness, which began at 19 after...

The Wages of Whiteness: Race and the Making of the American Working Class by David R. Roediger This groundbreaking study explores the complex mechanisms that underpin white working-class racism in...

The Short Guide to Social Work by Robert Adams provides a concise overview of social work as a discipline. This accessible text covers essential information for students and professionals alike,...

Persistence: All Ways Butch and Femme is a collection of stories that resist simple definitions and defy reductive stereotypes. Written by butch writer and storyteller Ivan Coyote and gender...

Headpress - Powered by Love explores the intersection of art and pornography through an exclusive interview with gonzo porn auteur John Stagliano. Laurence O'Toole, author of Pornocopia, provides...

Digital Remains: Death, Dying & Remembrance in the Tech Generation by Jarred Harrington is a thought-provoking guide to navigating the complexities of death and digital legacy. In this accessible...

Terrorist Assemblages: Homonationalism in Queer Times by Jasbir K. Puar is a groundbreaking work that explores how contemporary forces of securitization, counterterrorism, and nationalism are...

Sylvia Pankhurst was a woman of unwavering conviction, whose life's work was marked by a fierce determination to challenge oppression and injustice. This biography explores her remarkable story, from...

The Archaeology of Islam by Timothy Insoll explores the impact of Islamic culture on various aspects of life through an archaeological lens. This thought-provoking book examines how Islamic practices...

Journey to Release Counselling in a UK Prison by Mo Smith and Toni Close is an insightful account of the author's extensive experience counselling prisoners. This book provides a comprehensive...

The Book of Yakub: Father of the Caucasian People Yakub is believed to have lived 6,600 years ago in the holy land of the east. According to his teachings, he was a scientist who opposed the...

Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street is a thought-provoking exploration of the inner workings of financial markets. Karen Ho examines how investment bankers construct and justify their market...

This comprehensive introduction to mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behavior provides a unified approach to understanding complex social systems. Paul Smaldino explores key models of...

The Sámi people have inhabited Europe's far north for thousands of years, their traditional homeland divided between four nation-states. Despite facing profound oppression and discrimination, they...

A vast collection of fantastical creatures from around the world is presented in this work. Spanning many cultures and eras, it features over 1,000 renderings of designs from ancient Egypt, Greece,...

Wang Xiaobo's essays offer a rare glimpse into a world rarely discussed with honesty. Written with a light touch and wry sense of humour, these pieces reveal the author's thoughts on reading,...

Female Erasure: What You Need to Know about Gender Politics' War on Women, the Female Sex and Human RightsThis anthology brings together diverse voices to challenge gender identity politics and its...

This comprehensive guide to research design presents five major approaches in an accessible and user-friendly way. Patricia Leavy's book provides step-by-step guidance for using quantitative,...

Otto Weininger's groundbreaking work, Sex and Character, presents a pioneering study of gender traits and masculine and feminine attributes. In this influential text, Weininger defines a series of...

Revised and updated to reflect the latest amendments to the specification, this comprehensive textbook provides high-quality support for students studying WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate or Diploma...

Nilanjana Bhowmick's insightful guide explores the immense pressure women face to excel in every role and the toll this pursuit takes on their mental health and happiness. She shares raw, real...

A Common Good Approach to Development Collective Dynamics of Development Processes by Mathias Nebel, Oscar Garza-Vázquez, and Clemens Sedmak explores a new perspective on development theory and...

British Colonialism and the Criminalization of Homosexuality examines the historical and ongoing impact of colonial rule on laws criminalizing same-sex sexual relations. Enze Han and Joseph O'Mahoney...

The Art and Science of Self Defense: A Comprehensive Instructional Guide by Joe Varady provides a structured approach to learning reliable self-defense skills. This book bridges the gap between...

Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality by Anne Fausto-SterlingThis groundbreaking book examines the complex relationship between sex, gender, and culture. Fausto-Sterling...

Understanding economic inequality in the UK has never been more pressing. This concise guide provides a clear and authoritative overview of what we know about economic inequalities, including new...

The Spectrum of Sex: The Science of Male, Female, and IntersexThis groundbreaking guide challenges our understanding of biological sex and gender diversity, introducing seven variations of human sex...

The Hidden History of Gay Oppression in the USSR By Rustam Alexander, Manchester University Press, 2023 In 1934, Joseph Stalin's sodomy laws sparked a wave of brutal detentions and arrests of...

Anti-Racist Practice in Social Work by Kish Bhatti-Sinclair provides a critical exploration of issues surrounding 'race' and racism within social work education and practice. This essential text...

Uncontrollable Women: Radicals, Reformers and Revolutionaries is a history of women who shaped the world we live in today. From 1789 to 1832, these women spoke out against power structures,...

Social Work and People with Dementia Partnerships, Practice and Persistence by Mary Marshall and Margaret-Anne Tibbs provides guidance on best practice in working with people with dementia and their...

Citizen Scholar: A Practical Guide to Civic Engagement for Social ScientistsThis book provides straightforward advice on how social scientists can build a career in the public sphere, embracing the...

Human Rights and Social Work: Towards Rights-Based Practice explores how human rights concepts underpin the social work profession and inform practice. It examines three generations of human rights,...

Jane I. Guyer explores the diverse economic practices in Atlantic Africa, where local and global circumstances intersect. In "Marginal Gains", she examines how trade operates within indigenous...

This comprehensive guide equips social work students with the tools to develop their professional identity. It provides a critical examination of the knowledge base of social work, exploring how...

PS Burn This Letter Please by Craig Olsen is an unforgettable account of modern drag culture's origins. In the 1960s and 1970s, drag performers in New York City's Lower East Side clubs were able to...

Eric Klinenberg's 2020 A Global Reckoning offers a global overview of different countries' responses to the pandemic of 2020, highlighting the key social factors that determined success or failure...

A Poet's Bazaar - Pictures of Travel in Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Orient. Authors Edition is an unchanged reprint of the original 1871 edition, carefully preserved by Hansebooks.As a publisher,...

Bali: Sekala & Niskala by Fred B. Eiseman is a comprehensive exploration of Balinese religion, ritual, and performing arts. The author delves into both the tangible and intangible aspects of the...

Broadening the Dementia Debate Towards Social Citizenship explores the experiences of men and women with dementia from a sociopolitical perspective. This book examines the concept of social...

The Other Windrush: A Hidden History of Caribbean Migration in Britain. This thought-provoking collection sheds light on the experiences of a lesser-known group within the Windrush Generation...

Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is a powerful call to arms for anyone who's ever felt like they don't fit the mold. Jes Baker shares her own experiences and in-depth research to challenge negative...

Boss Babes: A Coloring and Activity Book for Grown-Ups by Michelle Volansky is a vibrant celebration of strong women. This playful book features fun facts and whimsical black-and-white line drawings,...

Communities that Care: Building Community Engagement and Capacity to Prevent Youth Behavior ProblemsThis book presents a comprehensive approach to prevention, drawing on literature from criminology,...

Culture Wars: The Struggle to Control the Family, Art, Education, Law, and Politics in AmericaA detailed examination of the complex alliances and rivalries between different groups vying for...

Cultural Studies signals a major academic revolution for the 21st century. This book provides an incisive tour through the complex subject, tracing its origins and evolution across different...

Jacqueline Yallop's exploration of darkness delves into its many guises and mysteries. From the physical realities of night to the psychological dark that shapes our sense of self, she examines how...

Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England explores the overlooked world of radical AIDS activism in England. Drawing on activist campaign literature, broadcast media, and new...

Formative Britain presents an account of the peoples occupying the island of Britain between 400 and 1100 AD. New archaeological research has shed light on diverse communities, including Picts,...

Turning the Hiram Key: Making Darkness VisibleThis book offers a unique insight into the mystical rituals of Freemasonry, drawing from personal spiritual insights, hidden Masonic texts and modern...

A powerful collection of essays tackling rape culture and its impact on women's lives. Edited by Roxane Gay, this anthology brings together personal stories and experiences from established and...

The Happy Stripper: Pleasures and Politics of the New Burlesque by Jacki Willson In recent years, the burlesque stripper has emerged as a provocative model for women's erotic expression. For some,...

The Tablet of Destinies by Roberto Calasso is an immersive and thought-provoking narrative that reimagines the Mesopotamian myth of the Great Flood. In this retelling, Ea, the god of fresh...

Jonathan Darling's Systems of Suffering Dispersal and the Denial of Asylum is a thought-provoking analysis of the biopolitics of care in contemporary Britain. Detention and deportation are well-known...

Yiddish Folktales brings together two hundred enchanting stories gathered by ethnographers in Eastern Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. These tales, collected from people of all walks of life, offer...

The Path of Freemasonry: A Spiritual Practice explores the symbols and rituals of Freemasonry as a path for spiritual development and self-realization. Mark Stavish delves into the history and...

Celtic Soccer Crew: A Life of Violence and Football Frenzy. John O'Kane's memoirs offer a unique insight into the world of football hooliganism, revealing the extraordinary struggle of a gang to...

West Indian Women at War: British Racism in World War II by Ben Bousquet and Colin Douglas is a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the previously unrecorded contribution of West Indian women in...

A Tool Kit for Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSS by Sotirios Sarantakos is an essential guide for social sciences students. This accessible text provides both a beginner's introduction and a...

Bronislaw Malinowski's Argonauts of the Western Pacific is a groundbreaking account of exchange in the Melanesian islands. Through vivid descriptions of Kula life, including canoe-building and...

Rational Ritual Culture, Coordination, and Common Knowledge by Michael Suk-Young Chwe is a thought-provoking analysis of how rituals across history and cultures create common knowledge among...

Effective communication is at the heart of successful social work practice. This accessible guide helps you develop essential communication skills to improve your practice and build stronger...

Decolonize Hipsters by Grégory Pierrot explores the complex and often fraught relationship between American popular culture and Black culture. This phenomenon has been unfolding for over a century,...

Survival skills for uncertain times. In this comprehensive guide, Toby Cowern and Selco Begovic share their expertise in urban and wilderness survival, drawing from real-life experiences during...

Never in Anger: Portrait of an Eskimo Family is a thought-provoking study of the Utku people's emotional patterns and daily life. In 1963, anthropologist Jean Briggs embarked on a seventeen-month...

Forensic Case Histories: Understanding Serious Offending Behaviour in Men examines men's violent and sexual offending behaviors through real offender narratives from a psychological perspective. This...

Moral Blindness: The Loss of Sensitivity in Liquid ModernityBy Zygmunt Bauman and Leonidas Donskis, Polity PressThis thought-provoking analysis explores how everyday insensitivity to the suffering of...

Social Work Theories in Context: Creating Frameworks for Practice by Karen Healy provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary social work theories and perspectives. This integrated framework...

Leadership Behaviours for Effective Policing: A Handbook for Police Officers and Aspiring Leaders. This comprehensive handbook provides essential guidance on policing leadership behavioural skills,...

Self-Portrait in Black and White: A Reckoning with Race Thomas Chatterton Williams' memoir is a thought-provoking exploration of how we define ourselves. Born to a 'black' father from the segregated...

Media and Power explores the complex relationship between media and society, examining three key questions: how much power do the media have, who really controls the media, and what is the...

Death and the State: An Ethnography of Singapore's Burial Grounds In Singapore, the government has ordered the destruction of most burial grounds, forcing people to exhume their family members. This...

Conversations with Manuel Castells offers a unique insight into the work of one of the world's leading social scientists. In this series of conversations, Manuel Castells builds upon his earlier...

Asian American Sexual Politics explores the complex relationships between beauty, self-esteem, and sexual attraction among Asian Americans. Through in-depth interviews with sixty individuals,...

The Masks of God: Occidental Mythology By Joseph Campbell New World Library, 2022 In Western mythology, the goddess Earth was once revered as the mother and nourisher of life. She symbolized the...