Social Science

Beauvoir and Her Sisters: The Politics of Women's Bodies in France by Sandra Reineke explores how women's experiences in print culture shaped their political identity in postwar France. Through an...

The death penalty has become an integral part of American public life, leaving a lasting impact on politics and culture. This volume examines the historical and theoretical assumptions that underpin...

The Immigrant Rights Movement: A Story of National Citizenship In the months leading up to the 2016 presidential election, America's identity as a nation of immigrants was highlighted. However, this...

Adelaide is a personal guide to the city through a collection of objects that explore its beautiful, commonplace, dark, and contradictory history. Through these everyday items, Kerryn Goldsworthy...

Horror Films: Current Research on Audience Preferences and Reactions by James B. Weaver, III. The study of horror films has become an increasingly significant area of research in recent years...

From his entry into mainstream Anglo-American life in 1873 to his later years as an advocate for Native American culture and education, Charles Alexander Eastman recounts his journey from traditional...

Critical Race Theory: A Collection of Perspectives This collection brings together thirty-one scholars to explore Critical Race Theory, its development, and its role in academia and culture. The...

Listen Up: Voices from the Next Feminist Generation by Barbara Findlen This expanded edition brings together a diverse range of writers and activists who are shaping the feminist movement today. From...

The Steelband Movement: A National Art in Trinidad and Tobago By Stephen Stuempfle, published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book explores the transformation of pan from a Carnival street...

Black Women Filmmakers and Black Love on Screen explores how romantic love between Black men and women is portrayed in Hollywood films from the perspective of Black female filmmakers.This analysis...

Media Generations Experience, Identity and Mediatised Social Change by Göran Bolin explores how the media shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. By examining the role of the...

Removing Mountains Extracting Nature and Identity in the Appalachian Coalfields by Rebecca R. Scott explores the impact of mountaintop removal coal mining on the environment and local communities in...

Against Hybridity: Social Impasses in a Globalizing WorldThis book offers a fresh critique of contemporary Western culture by focusing on that which is perceived as its other - the non-hybrid in our...

Antiracist Journalism: The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News by Andrea Wenzel explores how local media organizations in the Philadelphia area are addressing systemic racism. Through five...

Materializing Difference: Consumer Culture, Politics, and Ethnicity among Romanian Roma By Péter Berta, University of Toronto Press, 2019. This book explores how objects shape human relationships and...

Managing Multiculturalism: Indigeneity and the Struggle for Rights in Colombia explores the evolution of the Colombian indigenous movement over four decades, offering nuanced insight into its...

Acquiring Modernity: An Investigation Into the Rise, Structure, and Future of the Modern World by Paul B. Paolucci explores the nature of modern society from a sociological perspective. Written in...

Halal Matters: Exploring Islam, Politics and Markets in Global Perspective This book examines the complex role of halal in modern markets, where politics, power, and ethics intersect. From production...

Beyond the Nation charts an expansive history of Filipino literature in the US, forged within the dual contexts of imperialism and migration. Martin Joseph Ponce theorizes and enacts a queer...

This volume presents state-of-the-art empirical studies in human behavioral ecology, a paradigm that has matured and expanded into new areas since its inception. The book opens with an introductory...

David Morley's study of television viewing among families from different cultural backgrounds offers a detailed analysis of how television is watched within the context of family life. This book...

Consuming Ivory: A Study of the Global Impact of the Ivory TradeThis book examines the complex global legacy of the ivory trade, which had far-reaching consequences for both East Africa and New...

Dinner Deconstructed: 35 Recipes from Scratch by Annabel Staff. This beautifully presented cookbook features 35 recipes broken down into their individual ingredients, photographed in stylish...

Urban areas in Arctic Russia are experiencing unprecedented social and ecological change. This collection outlines the key challenges that city managers will face in navigating this shifting...

The Miracles of Mentoring: A Blueprint for Investing in America's Future This engaging and heartfelt work shares the successful blueprint of the Miracles of Mentoring program, which has benefited...

This book explores the application of facet theory and declarative mapping sentences in qualitative research to critically assess female representation in science fiction film and television.Paul...

Shanghai Lalas: Female Tongzhi Communities and Politics in Urban China by Lucetta Yip Lo Kam This ethnographic study explores the lives of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals in Shanghai,...

Post-politics and Civil Society in Asian Cities examines how the concept of 'post-politics' has manifested across various Asian cities, influencing state-society relationships in urban governance...

Oil Wealth and Insurgency in Nigeria by Omolade Adunbi explores the complex relationships between oil wealth, government control, and local communities in Nigeria's Niger Delta. The author examines...

Global Histories of Disability, 1700-2015 Power, Place and People by Esme Cleall offers a fresh perspective on disability history by exploring diverse global locations. This book delves into the...

China's manufacturing boom has been driven by the labor of 287 million rural migrant workers. Yet, local governments have shifted their focus to urban expansion and construction, leaving at least 88...

This photo book showcases men in public settings, capturing their confidence and sensuality. It's a lighthearted and entertaining collection that celebrates male sexuality.With 54 pages of...

Large-scale redevelopment at Kingsway Business Park and Cutacre Country Park has uncovered an important opportunity to investigate prehistoric and later rural landscapes in south-eastern Lancashire...

This comprehensive investigation into social exclusion among young people in Europe explores the multifaceted consequences of labour market insecurity. Adopting a mixed-methods and multilevel...

Trans New Wave Cinema presents a critical cultural study of this cinematic genre and explores its emergence in the twenty-first century.This book examines the key themes, styles, and influences that...

Understanding parties and their role in society is crucial to democratic life, yet there is no standard definition to describe them. This book by Cedric de Leon examines the various approaches used...

Sexual Abuse and Education in Japan In the (Inter)National Shadows explores how entrenched discursive forces shape Japanese society and influence the experiences of those affected by sexual abuse...

The New Politics of Crime and Punishment by Roger Matthews and Jock Young This book provides an in-depth analysis of recent government initiatives in crime and punishment, examining both the policies...

The Routledge Handbook of Corrections in the United States provides an in-depth examination of the most important topics in corrections. Written by leading scholars in criminology and criminal...

Small-Town America offers a nuanced exploration of life in rural communities across the United States. Drawing on over seven hundred in-depth interviews and three decades of census data, Robert...

When Sex Became Gender explores the origins of feminist theory in post-World War II intellectual history. This study reveals how ideas about the social construction of gender were first developed by...

Where They Need Me examines the complex roles of Haitian health professionals in humanitarian aid encounters. In this context, Haitian physicians, nurses, and administrative staff are employed to...

Young Men, Time, and Boredom in the Republic of Georgia explores how young men cope with the loss of a vibrant future in the midst of societal optimism. Based on long-term ethnographic fieldwork,...

The Search for a Socialist El Dorado: Finnish Immigration to Soviet Karelia from the United States and Canada in the 1930s In the 1930s, thousands of Finns emigrated from their communities in the US...

Julie McBrien's From Belonging to Belief presents a nuanced exploration of Islam and secularism in post-Soviet Central Asia, focusing on the small town of Bazaar-Korgon in southern Kyrgyzstan. The...

The 2014 Indian general elections saw dramatic results, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a surprising victory and the Congress Party suffering a significant defeat. This book provides...

Planet TV A Global Television Reader explores the rapidly changing landscape of global television, combining previously published essays with new work by cutting-edge scholars. Organized...

A Portrait of the Auteur as Fanboy: The Construction of Authorship in Transmedia Franchises by Anastasia Salter and Mel Stanfill explores the phenomenon of fan credentials being used to guarantee...

Medieval Art, Architecture and Archaeology in London explores the history of art, architecture, and archaeology in the city from the medieval period. This collection of essays examines various...

Judith Roof's groundbreaking work challenges traditional notions of gender. She argues that genders are not fixed binary categories, but rather complex and dynamic systems that intersect with...

Aging in the Context of Urbanization: Social Determinants for the Depression of the Chinese Older Population by Fan Yang explores the impact of urbanization on the mental health of China's older...

Hate Crimes: Criminal Law and Identity Politics by James B. Jacobs and Kimberly Potter presents a critical examination of the concept of hate crime in the context of socio-legal studies. The authors...

Placing Animals in the Neolithic Social Zooarchaeology of Prehistoric Farming Communities explores the relationships between humans and animals, food acquisition and consumption, and refuse disposal...

Queer Environmentality Ecology, Evolution, and Sexuality in American Literature by Robert Azzarello offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of queer studies and environmental studies. This...

What is the cultural DNA of today's youth? Born in the 1980s and 1990s, Generation Y came of age during a period of unprecedented economic growth. This book provides answers to key questions about...

Routledge Revivals What's Wrong With Ethnography? (1992) offers a thought-provoking examination of the principles and practices of ethnographic research in sociology, education, and related fields...

This book explores the complex relationship between national and ethnic identity in the context of global conflicts. Daniel Chirot examines how deeply ingrained ethnic identities often override...

The Consumerist Manifesto: Advertising in Postmodern Times By Martin Peter Davidson Published 1992 In this groundbreaking work, Martin Davidson explores the evolution of advertising from within the...

When Workers Shot Back: Class Conflict from 1877 to 1921 by Robert Ovetz explores a pivotal period in US history when workers reasserted their power through innovative strategies and tactics. This...

The Globalization of Racism by Macedo and Gounari explores how ideology underlies social, cultural, and political discourse, and racist actions. Recent developments in various countries are examined...

Punishment policies and practices in the United States today are unprincipled and unjust. This has significant financial and moral costs, including mass incarceration, extreme disparities, and high...

Imperial Ascent: Masculinity, Mountaineering, and Empire by Peter L. Bayers explores how mountaineering narratives have shaped national identity in the 20th century. A comparative study of seven...

Feminine/Masculine and Representation offers a thought-provoking exploration of challenging issues in gender studies, critical theory, and cultural studies. By examining cultural processes through...

Organizing for Societal Grand Challenges offers a comprehensive perspective on how diverse forms of organizing tackle or reinforce grand challenges. This edited collection presents an organizational...

African Christianity has taken root in Africa with remarkable speed, transforming it into one of the heartlands of world Christianity. This shift is a surprising reversal of the traditional...

A Companion to Martin Scorsese brings together original essays assessing the career of one of America's most prominent contemporary filmmakers. This comprehensive collection provides detailed and...

One-third of all American women will have an abortion by the time they are 45, yet the topic remains taboo. In this thought-provoking book, Sarah Erdreich presents a fresh perspective on the abortion...

The US-Mexico border is one of the most visualized and imagined spaces in the US. This layered space of policing is rendered through various forms of media, including maps, photographs, films, and...

Rebranding Islam explores the rise and fall of Kyai Haji Abdullah Gymnastiar, a charismatic Indonesian leader who became a self-help guru through television sermons and corporate training seminars...

Faking the Ancient Andes: A Study of Pre-Columbian Art Fraud By Karen Bruhns and Nancy L. Kelker Routledge, 2010 The world of pre-Columbian art is not always as it seems. Fakes and forgeries have...

The Digital Reporter's Notebook by Mark Blaine is a practical guide to digital storytelling for journalists. This book provides a versatile toolkit for multimedia journalists, covering topics such as...

Nina Arsenault's highly personal brand of performance art offers a unique lens through which to explore beauty, image, and queerness. This collection brings together a diverse group of contributors...

Exploring the complexities of India's emerging middle class, this book examines the diversity within this social group and how it shapes their practices and living spaces.The authors analyze the...

Reporting China on the Rise explores the internal and external dynamics shaping the work of foreign correspondents in China during Xi Jinping's tenure. By examining the structural-constructivist...

Redescribing Relations brings together some of Marilyn Strathern's most committed readers in conversation to deepen our understanding of her work and extend her relational insights to new terrains...

Sociological Noir Irruptions and the Darkness of Modernity explores how modern society is shaped by fragments of history that have a profound impact on our understanding of the world. Flanagan delves...

Photography plays a significant role in shaping our understanding of public life. This collection of essays explores how photography influences the way we perceive and engage with the public sphere...

This analysis of Sri Lanka's state institutions reveals a paradox between liberal democracy and authoritarian characteristics. Using Michel Foucault's concept of biopolitics, the author examines how...

The German Revolution of 1848-49 offers a fresh perspective on prison reform and criminology in Latin America. This collection of essays sheds new light on the discourse and practice of prison...

People and Nature: An Introduction to Human Ecological Relations is an accessible exploration of environmental anthropology, examining the complex relationships between people, culture, and nature...

Business Journalism: A Critical Political Economy Approach critically examines the challenges faced by business journalists in balancing their role with the demands of the business model. Drawing on...

Third Worlds Within explores how antiracist movements in the United States are connected to and shaped by struggles abroad. Daniel Widener examines the links between local and global struggles...

Geometrical Justice: The Death Penalty in America explores the complex and often contradictory nature of legal decisions. By examining large datasets and social characteristics, this book sheds light...

Culture and Power in the Classroom: Educational Foundations for the Schooling of Bicultural Students by Antonia Darder is a significant work that has reshaped how educators and community activists...

To Fight Aloud: American Poetry and the Civil War explores how poets used their craft to express complex relationships with family, community, and nation during the tumultuous period of the Civil War...

Twelve lives intersect under the dreaming spires of Cambridge, weaving bridges between different worlds. This book tells the stories of refugees who have built new lives in England, exploring how...

The Deepening Crisis: Governance Challenges After Neoliberalism By Craig Calhoun and Georgi M. Derluguian The global financial meltdown has exposed deep-seated challenges to governance, with...

Interacting with the Dead: Perspectives on Mortuary Archaeology for the New MillenniumThis comprehensive collection explores the diverse ways in which human societies have interacted with death and...

Exploring the complex relationships between ethnicity and sub-nationalism in Nigeria, this book examines the ways in which identity and politics intersect.The author considers various aspects of...

The influence of an interpreter in healthcare delivery is a growing concern as healthcare becomes increasingly multicultural and multilingual. This book explores the role of interpreters in...

Ethnomorality of Care: Exploring Intention and Moral Beliefs in Elderly Care Arrangements. This book presents a novel approach to understanding elderly care, highlighting how physical distance...

A comprehensive guide to Asian literature, offering diverse perspectives for teaching English-speaking students. This collection of 46 essays by specialists in the field promotes multicultural...

The public library may be our best hope for bridging divides and creating strong, inclusive communities. Shamichael Hallman argues that these institutions have a unique opportunity to bridge...

The Free-market Family: How the Market Crushed the American Dream and How it Can be Restored US families are facing unprecedented challenges. Low wages and uncertain job prospects are pushing poor...

Eyewitness at Wounded Knee brings together 150 previously unpublished photographs taken before and immediately after the infamous massacre in December 1890. The images, made by itinerant...

Orthodox Christianity and the Politics of Transition in Ukraine, Serbia, and Georgia This book examines the role of Orthodox Christianity in shaping political transitions in three key countries:...

The Criminology Theory Reader brings together key essays on crime causation from leading criminologists. Edited by Stuart Henry and Werner Einstadter, this anthology presents a comprehensive overview...

Growing Up Asian American in Young Adult Fiction explores the complex identities of Asian American children and adolescents. Contributors examine how these young people define their unique identities...

Negotiating Fatherhood: Sport and Family PracticesThis book examines the tensions men face as they navigate contemporary expectations of fatherhood and fulfill their own ideas about being a 'good'...

Leader Communities: The Consecration of Elites in Djursholm by Mikael Holmqvist explores the world of elite suburban communities around the globe, including Stockholm's suburb Djursholm. This...