Social Science

Crack Cocaine Users High Society and Low Life in South London by Daniel Briggs is a thought-provoking exploration of the lives of individuals struggling with addiction. Through ethnographic research,...

A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States In 1942, Gordon Hirabayashi defied the curfew and mass removal of Japanese Americans on the West Coast, leading to his conviction and...

Classification and Human Evolution by Sherwood L. Washburn is a comprehensive study of human evolution, clarifying the current state of knowledge in this field. The book presents an authoritative...

Marcia C. Inhorn's Quest for Conception explores the struggles of poor, urban Egyptian women seeking to overcome infertility. Through fifteen months of fieldwork in Egypt, she presents poignant...

Critical Engagement with Public Sociology: A Perspective from the Global South explores the evolution of 'critical engagement', a sociological practice in South Africa. This volume offers a Southern...

A Popular Dictionary of Islam by Ian Richard Netton provides a comprehensive reference to the field of Islam. This dictionary and glossary covers a wide range of topics, from core Islamic concepts to...

Understanding the impact of development programmes on women's lives is crucial for creating effective interventions that promote equality and justice. To achieve this, monitoring and evaluation tools...

The Importance of Elsewhere explores why we travel and what we imagine we are doing when we leave home. Randy Malamud draws on his own lifetime of travel to examine motives and appreciations of...

Caitrin Lynch explores how contemporary Sri Lankan women navigate complex forces shaping their lives. Drawing on extensive ethnographic research and autobiographical essays by garment workers, she...

Breathing Spaces: A unique insight into qigong and its role in China's social and medical landscape. This book explores the complex relationships between qigong, psychiatry, and healing in China,...

Media Power, Professionals and Policies explores the history, structures and practices of the international media industry, as well as its relationship with government and the sociology of labour in...

Fields of Protest explores the complex political and cultural contexts in which women's organizations emerge and thrive. In Bombay and Calcutta, Raka Ray examines how groups of women organize to...

Fields in Motion: Ethnography in the Worlds of Dance examines the deeper meanings and resonances of artistic dance in contemporary culture. This collection of groundbreaking scholarly research brings...

The Seward Park Urban Renewal Area: A Study in Failed Urban Renewal and Community Activism. For over forty years, New York's Lower East Side has undergone significant transformation, from...

The Artist and the Bridge explores how bridges became a popular feature in painting throughout the period 1700-1920. John Sweetman examines why artists chose to portray these structures, tracing...

The Russian Orthodox Church and Human Rights by Kristina Stoeckl explores the significant 2008 publication of the Russian Orthodox Church's views on human dignity, freedom, and rights. This document...

This collection offers a fresh perspective on the aftermath of the 1954 coup in Guatemala, which overthrew democratically elected president Jacobo Arbenz. By examining the impact of this event on...

Chinese Houses explores the traditional dwellings of China, examining their historical development and cultural significance.First published in 1999, this volume is part of the research programme...

Intersectional Analysis as a Method to Analyze Popular Culture Clarity in the Matrix explores how social categories are represented and constructed in popular culture. This book examines racialized...

The Dynamics of Ethnic Competition and Conflict by Susan Olzak explores the complex dynamics behind ethnic violence in the United States during a period of significant immigration and economic change...

Media Sociology by David Barrat explores the rapidly growing field of sociology as it studies the media. This book provides a clear account of how sociologists examine the media, including...

The Color of Welfare: How Racism Undermined the War on Poverty Thirty years after Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty, the United States still lags behind most Western democracies in national...

Onaje X. O. Woodbine's memoir explores the intersection of street basketball and hip-hop culture in urban America.The author, a former streetball player turned Ivy League all-star, delves into the...

Anthropology and Disaster in Japan: Cultural Contributions to Recovery After the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami This book explores the impact of the devastating 3.11 disaster in Japan from an...

The Future of Journalism: Risks, Threats and Opportunities explores the changing landscape of journalism in the digital age. This collection of research draws on key themes from the 2015 Future of...

Support for living? provides a critical analysis of the impact of the Supporting People programme on housing and support for people with learning disabilities. It explores outcomes for service users,...

Rural settlement planning has long been a subject of debate and development. This 2014 reissue of Paul Cloke's seminal work provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory, practice, and politics...

The Ghost in the Image: Technology and Reality in the Horror Genre by Cecilia Sayad This book offers a new perspective on the relationship between the horror genre and reality, exploring how...

Denise Schmandt-Besserat presents a comprehensive catalog of Near Eastern tokens in this volume of her groundbreaking study on the evolution of writing.The token system, which emerged around 8000 B.C...

For those seeking to raise money for any organisation, getting started can be daunting. This practical guide addresses common questions and challenges, providing a step-by-step approach to...

This sociological analysis of COVID-19 policy in England examines the complex interplay between powerful structural interests and the development of pandemic response. The authors consider various...

Knowledge for Whom? Public Sociology in the Making explores how sociologists and intellectuals engage with various publics. This collection of essays examines three key questions: how do individuals...

Migration and state formation after colonialism: the Eritrean experience explores the complex relationships between Africa and Europe, both historically and in contemporary times. This study focuses...

College campuses have given rise to a new sexual culture, where casual encounters often precede questions about commitment. In this intimate look at college relationships, students share their...

This sociological history explores the fight for civil rights for people with intellectual disabilities, from the 20th century onwards. Allison Carey examines how parents, self-advocates, and...

Out of Sight: crime, youth and exclusion in modern Britain explores the lives of young adults living in a deprived housing estate. This ethnographic account examines how fashion, music, and drugs...

Alexander Kluge's revolutionary storytelling for the 21st-century explores the production of anti-realist hope under conditions of real catastrophe. His experimental miniatures create counterfactual...

Ritual landscapes and borders are central themes in Professor Kalle Sognnes' extensive research career. This collection of 13 articles by his colleagues celebrates his significant contributions to...

Social Avalanche Crowds, Cities and Financial Markets by Christian Borch explores two key concepts in sociological inquiry: individuality and collectivity. Drawing on cultural history, social theory,...

The Journalist's Predicament: Difficult Choices in a Declining ProfessionExploring the complexities of a profession under pressure, this book delves into the ways individuals come to believe that...

Healing Trauma in Group Settings: A Guide to Co-leader Attunement offers practical insights into creating effective trauma work in group therapy. Stephanie Wise and Emily Nash share their expertise...

Segregation is a stark social reality that persists in contemporary societies. This book provides a thorough discussion of its evolving complexity, exploring both past trends and current state of...

The colonial legacy continues to shape India's present. This book explores how the impact of colonialism on Indian minds persists, influencing the country's problems and limiting its ability to...

The seaside as a leisure space in colonial Hong Kong was a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. British sports played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of the colony, serving as an...

Indigenous Movements, Self-Representation, and the State in Latin America by Kay B. Warren and Jean E. Jackson explores how indigenous peoples in Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil are asserting their...

Irregular Connections: A History of Anthropology and Sexuality is a comprehensive study of the anthropological exploration of sex from the eighteenth century to the present. The authors, Andrew P...

Narrative Podcasting in an Age of Obsession explores the rapid growth of podcasts that tell stories since Serial's impact in 2014. This book examines over 350 podcasts and audio works, analyzing...

In this insightful study, Barry Driscoll explores how political competition affects the local state in Ghana. He examines how closely fought elections drive local state institutions to provide...

The Dividends of Dissent: How Conflict and Culture Work in Lesbian and Gay Marches on Washington by Amin Ghaziani. This book offers a thorough analysis of four major lesbian and gay demonstrations...

Disturbed Forests, Fragmented Memories: Jarai and Other Lives in the Cambodian HighlandsThis study explores the cultural and ecological dimensions of displacement in Cambodia's northeast highlands,...

Reconstructing the past of one of Easter Island's most famous sculptures, Hoa Hakanai'a is presented in this study. The book explores how and by whom it was collected, shedding light on the Rapanui...

The Terror of Neoliberalism: Authoritarianism and the Eclipse of Democracy by Henry A. Giroux explores how neoliberalism is transforming our world into an authoritarian society. This ideology, which...

The Archaeology of Medieval England and Wales by John Steane offers a comprehensive examination of recent developments in archaeology and their impact on our understanding of medieval English and...

When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrina By W. Lance Bennett, Regina G. Lawrence, and Steven Livingston This book examines the relationship between political...

Trinidad's vibrant musical traditions reflect its ethnic diversity, with genres like soca and calypso dominating Carnival celebrations. However, these styles are more than just entertainment - they...

Forced Migration: Experiences from Around the World This book explores the complex issues surrounding forced migration, examining the experiences of individuals and communities affected by...

Smart Girls Success, School, and the Myth of Post-Feminism explores how academically successful girls navigate everyday challenges in school. Despite messages of post-feminism suggesting they can...

This ethnographic research agenda offers a new perspective on the study of human experience in social sciences.Robert Prus examines the theory and methods used by social scientists to understand the...

Exploring the role of faith in community development and regeneration, this report assesses the debate surrounding 'social capital' and its relationship with faith communities. It examines the...

Dominic Pettman's Human Error Species--being and Media Machines explores the nature of humanity in relation to technology. The author argues that traditional distinctions between humans, animals, and...

Reconceptualizing the Peasantry: Anthropology in Global Perspective by Michael Kearney In this groundbreaking work, anthropologist Michael Kearney challenges traditional notions of the "peasant" and...

Buyers Beware offers a fresh perspective on Caribbean popular culture, challenging common representations by examining "less respectable" segments such as dancehall culture and 'sistah lit'. By...

Lula's historic victory in 2002 marked a significant turning point for Brazil's politics. But what led to this momentous event? Politics Transformed tells the story of the Workers' Party, from its...

Shadow Bodies: Black Women, Ideology, Representation, and Politics by Julia S. Jordan-Zachery explores the complex relationship between Black women's bodies and political representation. Grounded in...

Caves have long been revered in Mesoamerica as portals to the supernatural realm, playing a central role in ancient rituals and ceremonies. From pre-Hispanic times to the present day, people have...

This book examines the moral economies that shape rural communities in contemporary Myanmar. Building on James C. Scott's concept of the peasant economy, Michael P. Griffiths explores how local...

Dead Subjects: Toward a Politics of Loss in Latino StudiesAntonio Viego argues that traditional theories of human subjectivity have been deeply flawed in their treatment of ethnic and racialized...

Exploring the intricate relationships between power, prestige, and the supernatural in chiefly societies, Mary W. Helms examines how affines, ancestors, and aristocrats are connected to creative...

The Gift Economy (Routledge Library Editions: Social and Cultural Anthropology) In contemporary social life, gift giving and receiving play a vital role, relevant to key theoretical traditions in...

Ruth Phillips' Practising Feminism for Social Welfare offers a timely re-examination of feminism's role in improving social welfare. This book explores how feminist theory, policy and practice...

Afterlives of Affect: Science, Religion, and an Edgewalker's Spirit by Matthew C. Watson explores the intersection of anthropology, science, art, and spirituality through the life and work of Linda...

The Experience of Neighbourhood in Medieval and Early Modern Europe by Bronach C. Kane and Simon Sandall explores how people lived and interacted with their neighbours in pre-modern Europe. This...

Caribbean Contours explores the complex history and cultures of the Caribbean region, shaped by the interactions of various peoples including Amerindian inhabitants, European colonizers, African...

Global Movements: Action and Culture explores three significant global social movements of the last decade: anti-globalization, new Islamic movements, and the Falun Gong in China. These movements...

Louis Armstrong's autobiographical writings offer a unique window into his life and art. This comprehensive analysis explores how Armstrong performed his story across various media and for different...

This collection of essays explores human rights through an interdisciplinary lens, examining its history, politics, and practice. Contributors from various fields delve into topics such as the...

Women Escaping Violence presents a powerful and personal perspective on domestic violence, sharing the stories of women who have survived against all odds.The statistics are stark: every minute, a...

Stephen Nugent's Amazonian Caboclo Society offers a fresh perspective on the traditional treatment of non-Indian societies in Brazilian Amazonia. By examining the encompassing nature of peasant...

A gripping memoir from a former high-school track and cross-country star, exploring the pressures faced by female athletes in an arena dominated by men. Leslie Heywood recounts her own struggles with...

African Security Issues: Sovereignty, Stability, and Solidarity explores the complex relationships between strategic access, resources, superpower conflict, economic growth, internal stability, and...

Urban Refugees and Digital Technology Reshaping Social, Political, and Economic Networks by Charles Martin-Shields explores how digital technologies are transforming the lives of refugees and...

Exploring the changing landscape of old age and death, Karla Erickson delves into the daily lives of end-of-life caregivers and elders in a Midwestern community. Over two years, she immersed herself...

Precarious Creativity examines the challenges facing media workers in an age of globalization and corporate conglomeration. This anthology reveals the pressures and conditions confronting actors,...

AIDS and the Body Politic: Biomedicine and Sexual Difference explores the complex relationships between medicine, politics, and sexuality in the context of HIV/AIDS. This book examines how biomedical...

Narratives of Agency Self-making in China, India, and Japan by Wimal Dissanayake explores how individuals exert power and resist ideological pressure in their daily lives. This multidisciplinary...

A Queer World: The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader is a comprehensive anthology of provocative LGBT scholarship from the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS). Spanning over a decade,...

The Rise of the Vampire by Erik Butler explores our enduring fascination with vampires, tracing their origins in southeastern Europe and their evolution into a global phenomenon. From myth to...

The Media in Russia by Anna Arutunyan provides an analysis of how the Russian media has evolved since the fall of Communism. The author examines the extent to which the government's control over the...

Displacing Territory: A Humanized Approach to Refugees in Jordan. This book explores how refugees conceptualize territory and belonging, revealing alternative forms and scales of territory that...

Christian Abrahamsson's Topoi/Graphein explores the paradoxical limit between what is known and unknown, revealing that being human means living with this difference. Through filmic case studies and...

Robbery in the Illegal Drugs Trade: Violence and Vengeance explores one of the most under-researched crimes, focusing on the real-life narratives and motivations of those involved. This book delves...

The Anglo-Kuki War, 1917-1919: A Frontier Uprising Against Imperialism During the First World War This book explores the Kuki uprising against the British Empire during the First World War in the...

This Far By Faith brings together a collection of essays on the religious identities and experiences of African-American women. Spanning from the period of slavery to the present, these essays...

The Beginning of Ownership by Thorstein VeblenOriginally published in 1899, this article outlines some of the author's key economic theories. It is an important work that provides insight into his...

Sex Industry Slavery: Protecting Canada's Youth By Robert Chrismas A deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of the complex issue of human sex trafficking in Canada, this book sheds light...

The Art of Listening by R. S. White is a thought-provoking collection of essays that challenges traditional views of communication. At its core, this book argues that listeners and readers are active...

The Search for the Causes of Crime: A History of Theory in Criminology by Michael Dow Burkhead This comprehensive volume explores the evolution of criminological thought, tracing the development of...

Queer Latinidad: Identity Practices, Discursive Spaces by Juana María Rodríguez explores the complex relationships between identity, language, law, culture, and public policy in Latino/a America...

Delaware: A History of African-American Life in the 20th Century. African-American life in Delaware from the late 1800s to the 1960s was marked by a struggle for equity, yet this vibrant community...

The Lapita Peoples: Ancestors of the Oceanic World Patrick Vinton Kirch explores the history and culture of the Lapita peoples, who colonized the Pacific islands over 4,000 years ago. Recent...