Social Science

Loud and Proud: Passion and Politics in the English Defence LeagueThis ethnographic study explores the grassroots activists within the English Defence League, challenging common perceptions of the...

This comprehensive guide provides instructions for building and operating a treadle-operated wood-turning lathe. A self-sufficient machine that can be powered by human effort, it offers an...

Feminine Sexuality: Jacques Lacan and the École Freudienne presents a collection of articles on feminine sexuality by key figures in the école freudienne, a school of psychoanalysis founded by Lacan...

In 2016, thirty intellectuals and artists from Africa, its diasporas, and beyond came together to reflect on the present and future of Africa. They gathered in Dakar and Saint-Louis, Senegal, to...

A glass of red wine a day can be beneficial for heart health, but what exactly does it contain? Daniel Tapper's book Food Unwrapped delves into the world of food production, exploring how everyday...

The Whole Earth Field Guide offers a unique perspective on American culture in the 1960s and 1970s. This collection brings together eighty texts from the Last Whole Earth Catalog, providing a...

Human Geography and Professional Mobility: International Experiences, Critical Reflections, Practical InsightsThis collection of essays brings together diverse perspectives from geographers who have...

Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work Themes, Methods and Approaches by Saul Becker, Alan Bryman, Harry Ferguson, Thomas Harold Ferguson. This comprehensive guide is essential for...

Trauma Trails: Recreating Song Lines explores the profound impact of trauma on Indigenous Australian communities. Judy Atkinson delves into the effects of colonial dispossession, abuse, and...

The N Word by Daniella Maison offers a hard-hitting and insightful exploration of the impact of using the N word in modern language. Maison argues that the term cannot be neutralized or recast as an...

Drawing has been a fundamental part of human expression and communication throughout history. From ancient cave walls to modern-day digital screens, drawings have played a vital role in describing...

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's A Critique of Postcolonial Reason offers a nuanced exploration of the postcolonial critic's role and its relationship to power dynamics. By examining various cultural...

Freedom Fallacy: The Limits of Liberal Feminism challenges the notion that feminism has become watered down to personal choice debates. This collection of essays examines topics such as pornography,...

A comprehensive account of African prehistory from its origins to European colonization is presented in this revised and expanded edition. David Phillipson reviews the archaeology of West, East,...

Public Opinion and Criminal Justice: Context, Practice and Values by Jane L. Wood and Theresa A. Gannon explores how public views shape the criminal justice system. Research reveals that politicians...

The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto by Tavis Smiley and Cornel West In 21st-century America, the reality of poverty is stark. Record unemployment, corporate greed, empty houses, but...

Hypatia Empress of Alexandria by Tiago Lameiras is a thought-provoking exploration of one of history's most enduring figures. In this book, the author delves into the life and legacy of Hypatia, a...

Criminal Women: Gender Matters explores the experiences of women involved with the criminal justice system. Using participatory and narrative methodologies, this collection sheds light on their...

The Descent of Woman by Elaine Morgan A re-examination of human history and evolution, this book challenges the traditional view of women's role in creation. Morgan argues that the biblical myth of...

David Batstone's Not for Sale is a powerful exposé of the modern slave trade, revealing the shocking truth behind the $31 billion human trafficking epidemic.In this updated and informative manifesto,...

Charles Dickens's last completed novel explores the allure and curse of money through the story of "Noddy" Boffin, a common clerk who becomes "the Golden Dustman" after inheriting a dust-heap where...

Crip Times: Disability, Globalization, and Resistance by Robert McRuer explores how disability activists, artists, and social movements are resisting austerity politics and imagining alternative...

This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World offers a bold vision for a new world we can create. Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter, challenges three assumptions that have...

Anthropology of Food: A Social Dynamics Perspective Johan Pottier explores the complex relationships between food production and security in various cultural contexts. Drawing from anthropological...

The Silly Thing Shaping the Story of Life and Death by Esther Ramsay-Jones is a personal account of living with a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. The author's mother, struggling with a grade 4...

Classification Struggles: General Sociology, Volume 1 is the first of five volumes that outline Pierre Bourdieu's lectures at the Collège de France in the early 1980s. In this volume, Bourdieu...

Research Methods provides a concise and practical guide to carrying out a successful research project. This step-by-step guide helps students quickly grasp key concepts in research methodology,...

Celtic Myth in the 21st Century explores the rich and diverse world of Celtic mythology through twelve expert chapters. This innovative book delves into the latest research, uncovering new insights...

Automation is transforming the way we work, with integrated systems leading to significant job losses across various industries. In his first volume of a new series, Bernard Stiegler argues that this...

The Women of the Far Right: Social Media Influencers and Online RadicalizationEviane Leidig explores the world of far-right women influencers, who use social media to promote their personal brands...

The Veil and the Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation of Women's Rights in Islam by Fatima Mernissi In this thought-provoking work, Moroccan feminist Fatima Mernissi challenges the conventional...

Mental Health Social Work in Context provides an authoritative introduction to a core area of social work curriculum. Grounded in the social models of mental health, this textbook helps students...

The Prison Officer provides a unique and in-depth exploration of the role of prison officers in modern Britain. Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data, this book offers an 'appreciative' look...

Bread is an object that is always in process of becoming something else: from grain to dough, dough to loaf, and finally to crumb. This everyday item serves as a symbol for both social communion and...

An investigation into the lives of women who aspire to make a career in the social media economy reveals a stark reality. Many enterprising women find themselves doing unpaid work for corporate...

Postcolonial Thought and Social Theory by Julian Go explores the relationship between two distinct bodies of thought: postcolonial thought and social theory. Emerging from anticolonial revolutions,...

Pathways Through Care at the End of Life: A Guide to Person-centred Care provides essential guidance for those working with individuals approaching the end of their life. This comprehensive guide...

Signature Killers by Robert D. Keppel and William J. Birnes is an in-depth exploration of the mind of serial killers. By examining the gruesome evidence left behind, Keppel reveals the common...

Working-Class Queers: Time, Place and Politics by Yvette Taylor offers a critical examination of the underrepresentation of working-class queers within queer structures and concepts. This timely...

Banner Tales from Glasgow: Challenging Injustice brings together a collection of powerful stories from Glasgow's social history. Edited by David Featherstone and Fiona Hayes, with contributions from...

From the Soil: A foundational text on Chinese society. Written by China's leading social scientist, Fei Xiaotong, this influential work explores the distinctive characteristics of Chinese and Western...

Exploring the psychological significance of fairy tales and their role in understanding human development. This book offers concise explanations of key concepts such as complexes, projection,...

Reframing Cult Westerns: A Global Phenomenon The Western film genre has experienced a resurgence in popularity, thanks to regular screenings and home video releases. As a result, many classic...

bell hooks and Stuart Hall engage in a thought-provoking conversation about life's fundamental questions, from love and death to sex and relationships. Their discussions cover a range of topics,...

James Clifford's Routes explores the complexities of modernity through travel and translation. This collection of essays, meditations, poems, and travel reports examines how people and cultures...

The Ends of the World A bold overview and interpretation of current discourses on 'the end of the world', this book reads them as thought experiments on the decline of Western anthropology, exploring...

Postmodernity and its Discontents explores how modern society's pursuit of individual happiness leads to a loss of security and stability. Zygmunt Bauman argues that the 'will to happiness' has...

Superfreaks: A Celebration of Kink and Pleasure Arielle Greenberg's groundbreaking book explores the world of kink and fetishism, challenging common misconceptions and offering a nuanced...

Witchcraft and Witchcraft Trials in Orkney and Shetland offers a unique insight into the trials conducted in one of the UK's most remote regions. This book provides a fascinating look at how fear and...

The Culture and Politics of Populist Masculinities by Outi Hakola, Janne Salminen, Juho Turpeinen, and Oscar Winberg explores how populist movements are shaped by idealized notions of masculinity...

The Essex Boys, the New Generation tells the chilling true story of a gang that rose to power in the Essex underworld. In 1995, three key members were executed after being lured into a deadly trap,...

The Man-Not: A Challenge to Conventional Understandings of Black Masculinity Tommy J. Curry's groundbreaking book offers a new perspective on the experiences of Black men, one that challenges the...

Culture and Rights: Anthropological Perspectives explores how different societies approach concepts like multiculturalism, indigenous rights, and women's rights. By examining case studies from around...

Law and society is a rapidly growing field that turns our conventional view of law on its head. Kitty Calavita brings to life the ways in which law is found not only in statutes and courtrooms but in...

Archaeology, Heritage and Wellbeing brings together experts from archaeology and mental health research to explore the connection between engagement with the past and wellbeing. This...

Degrowth in Movement(s) explores the connections between social movements and the emerging degrowth movement. This collection of essays examines the key ideas, active participants, and relationships...

Side Affects On Being Trans and Feeling Bad by Hil MalatinoThis book explores the often-overlooked negative emotions that can accompany being trans, such as fatigue, envy, burnout, numbness, and rage...

Broken: Women's Stories of Intimate and Institutional Harm and Repair explores how the victim-offender binary erases the trauma histories of those who both survive and cause harm. Lisa Young Larance...

Deer Island by Neil Ansell is a powerful and moving account of two contrasting journeys through life. In the 1980s, Ansell chose a life of voluntary poverty to help homeless people, but soon found...

Ethnographic Research in the Social Sciences provides a comprehensive guide to conducting contemporary ethnographic research across various disciplines. This essential resource addresses...

Food and Urbanism explores the connections between food and place in urban design practices, from past to present. By incorporating food into city planning, it's possible to create resilient and...

African Traditional Religion in Malawi: The Case of the Bimbi Cult by James N. Amanze explores one of the country's most fascinating territorial rain cults, the Bimbi cult. This first full-length...

A beautifully designed Valentine's Day coloring card for your little one. This 28-page card features delightful illustrations and a special message on every page, perfect for young children to enjoy...

Rainforest Medicine explores the traditional practices and wisdom of indigenous peoples in the upper online marketplaces, revealing their approach to living in harmony with nature. The book delves...

Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction by Rosemarie Tong and Tina Fernandes Botts offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory. This updated...

Evidence-Based Offender Profiling by Bryanna Fox, David Farrington, Andreas Kapardis and Olivia Hambly provides an in-depth exploration of the investigative tool used to narrow down potential...

The Light of Truth: Writings of an Anti-Lynching CrusaderThis comprehensive collection brings together the remarkable writings of Ida B. Wells, a pioneering civil rights activist who dedicated her...

Explore the stunning South Devon coast, from Exmouth to Plymouth, in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide. Gary Holpin takes you on a journey along the entire length of the coastline,...

Political Ecology: A Critical IntroductionThis accessible and focused exploration of the field of political ecology offers a simplified discussion of its key questions and arguments. By reducing the...

A Tragedy of Lives: Women in Prison in Zimbabwe by Chiedza Musengezi This collection of personal stories sheds light on the lives of women who find themselves behind bars, revealing the circumstances...

Bronze Age Warfare offers an intriguing insight into warfare and society in prehistoric Europe 4,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence provides a unique perspective on life and death during this...

Adrienne Rich's groundbreaking exploration of motherhood and womanhood offers a powerful critique of patriarchal systems and institutions that shape women's experiences. In this influential work,...

Paul Sullivan introduces readers to a qualitative methodology rooted in the analysis of dialogue and subjectivity: the dialogical approach. This new text unpacks the theory behind this innovative...

Islam in Prison: Finding Faith, Freedom and Fraternity This book explores the complex relationships between Muslims in prison and those who work with them. Drawing on original evidence from 279...

Deborah James explores the complex relationships between credit, identity, and social mobility in South Africa. Through rich and detailed accounts, she reveals how access to credit is deeply...

Mobile-First Journalism Producing News for Social and Interactive Media by Steve Hill and Paul Bradshaw is a comprehensive guide to creating engaging news content for smart devices. This book...

Sex has become increasingly accessible. The widespread availability of contraception and high-quality pornography have driven down the cost of sex, making it more widely available than ever. This...

The Future and Its Enemies by Virginia Postrel A provocative exploration of progress and its enemies. Today's world is marked by unprecedented wealth, health, opportunity, and choice. Yet, some...

Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research by Stephen Gorard is a comprehensive guide to statistical analysis and research methods in social science fields.The book builds upon Gorard's previous...

Harold Garfinkel's work has had a profound impact on social sciences and linguistics. This comprehensive analysis explores his theories and their influence on the ethnomethodological movement,...

Understanding Inequalities: Stratification and Difference by Lucinda Platt This fully revised edition brings together the latest empirical evidence and theoretical debates to examine a broad range of...

Developing Research Questions by Patrick White provides a clear and concise guide for social science students to conduct research projects. This compact resource helps break down initial ideas into...

The Ur of the Chaldees: A Rediscovered City In 1854, a British Consul at Basra stumbled upon the ancient city that Abraham had left behind. For centuries, this site had been shrouded in mystery, but...

This collection of writings by men shares their personal accounts of being sent away to boarding school as children. Their stories explore how living in an institutional setting has impacted their...

The Routledge Handbook of Disability Studies provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the main issues in disability studies from around the world. This fully revised second edition takes...

Without Apology: The Abortion Struggle Now by Jenny Brown In recent years, reproductive rights have faced significant challenges in the United States. As the Supreme Court has become increasingly...

Hairless: Breaking the Vicious Circle of Hair Removal, Submission and Self-hatred by Bel Olid is a thought-provoking exploration of the social pressures surrounding body hair. In this short book, the...

Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas is a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of the city's diverse experiences. This atlas brings together twenty-six imaginative maps and...

The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations by Elizabeth KeatingThis guide helps you uncover new sides of family members you've known your entire life,...

Discover the powerful true stories of those who risked everything to escape slavery in America. William Still's Passengers tells the tale of the Underground Railroad, a secret network that stretched...

This autobiographical reflection by renowned anthropologist Philippe Descola offers a unique insight into his intellectual career and the evolution of his thinking. From his early days as a student...

Effective Communication in Groups and Teams: A Guide to Success. This book provides an introduction to group and team communication, focusing on essential guidelines for becoming a successful...

Straight white men's experiences of same-sex desire are often misunderstood. In "Not Gay", Jane Ward explores this complex topic, revealing that sex between straight white men is not only common but...

Sociological Thinking: A New Introduction by John T. Pullinger provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to sociology, catering to students and general readers alike.Building on the...

The Myth of Race by Jefferson M. Fish, PhD is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of race and its impact on our understanding of human diversity. Dr. Fish challenges common misconceptions...

Beyond Survival: Practical Hope in Powerful TimesGraham Leicester explores the complexities of our current world and offers guidance on how to navigate its challenges with hope and resilience. This...

The Motherpeace A Way to the Goddess Through Myth, Art, and Tarot by Vicki Noble is a powerful vision of hope and transformation. This inspiring book recovers the positive, nurturing values of...

Robert Chambers presents a radical challenge to all concerned with development in this thought-provoking sequel to Rural Development: Putting the last first. By analysing past mistakes and myths, as...

Christopher Nealon's study of American gay and lesbian texts from the first half of the twentieth century explores the complex emotions and desires of queer individuals in this period. Through an...

The Stars Down to Earth and Other Essays on the Irrational in Culture by Theodor W. Adorno explores the darker aspects of modern culture industries, revealing the dangers inherent in our obsessions...