Social Science

This Body That Inhabits Me by Rossana Rossanda is a collection of essays that explore the mysteries of the body. Written by one of Italy's leading post-war communist intellectuals, these reflections...

The spectral realm at the boundaries of images reveals a desire to see beyond the visible and its medium. Digital technologies have shaped post-cinematic media cultures and visual epistemologies,...

Ann Burack-Weiss draws on the wisdom of renowned women authors to create a valuable companion for older women and those who care for them. Her analysis blends insights from key writings with her own...

A Place to Call Home: Immigrant Exclusion and Urban Belonging in New York, Paris, and Barcelona by Ernesto Castañeda explores the complexities of immigrant experiences in three European cities...

Flowers That Kill explores how everyday symbols can be used to create ambiguity and opacity in communication. Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney examines the role of quotidian symbols in politics, arguing that...

The Fourth Lion: A Collection of Essays Honoring Gopalkrishna Gandhi. This collection of twenty-six essays celebrates the work and legacy of Gopalkrishna Gandhi, a respected diplomat, author, and...

The dramatic true story of Margaret Garner and her family's fight for freedom is revealed in this meticulously researched collection of primary documents. In January 1856, the Garners were at the...

The Face Mask in COVID Times: A Sociomaterial Analysis by Deborah Lupton, Clare Southerton, Marianne Clark and Ash Watson explores the complex role of face masks in our response to the COVID-19...

Bears: Archaeological and Ethnohistorical Perspectives in Native Eastern North America This comprehensive volume synthesizes archaeological and historical research on bears in Indigenous North...

Curating (Post-)Socialist Environments by Philipp Schorch and Daniel Habit Transcript Verlag, 2021, 344 pages, paperback. This volume explores how environments are shaped in post-socialist contexts,...

Gun Crime in Global Contexts by Peter Squires is a comprehensive analysis of the complex issues surrounding gun violence and control. With over 875 million global firearms, the proliferation of guns...

India's cities have undergone dramatic transformation since the country's liberalization in the 1990s. From open-air markets to sprawling air-conditioned malls, and from crumbling apartment blocks to...

Supremely Wrong: An Insider's Survey of the Abortion Debate Dr. Brent Boles provides an insider's perspective on the contentious issue of abortion rights, drawing from his experiences as a practicing...

The Problem of the Media: U.S. Communication Politics in the Twenty-First Century by Robert Waterman McChesney is a critical analysis of the current state of the media in the United States. The...

Illuminations from the Past Trauma, Memory, and History in Modern China by Ban Wang explores the complex relationship between memory and history in modern China. Typically, books about China focus on...

Globalizing Knowledge: Intellectuals, Universities, and Publics in Transformation explores how knowledge is maintained and transmitted in a world defined by transformation and crisis. Michael D...

Kenyan, Christian, Queer presents an alternative narrative to the popular notion that religion is the driving force behind homophobia in Africa. Adriaan van Klinken explores how Christianity can also...

Roots of Our Renewal: Ethnobotany and Cherokee Environmental Governance explores the complex relationships between indigenous communities and their environments. Clint Carroll examines how the...

The Routledge Handbook of African Development provides an in-depth overview of the continent's development, past, present and future. Covering key themes such as history, health, politics, economics,...

Alicia Mountain's Four in Hand is a collection of four sonnets that explore themes of national identity, intersectionality, and personal experience. Through formal and experimental language, Mountain...

The North Downs' Eastern Ring: A Study of the Area's Politics and GeographyThis book explores the eastern section of the North Downs, a region in southern England known for its unique landscape and...

A comprehensive history of women in Japanese religious traditions challenges prevailing views that depict these traditions as oppressive. In "Women in Japanese Religions", Barbara Ambros presents a...

Foodscapes explores a relatively young field of research in the social sciences, focusing on spatial inequality and the geographical study of food. This volume introduces various landscape concepts...

Faking Ancient Mesoamerica explores the phenomenon of art forgeries in international museums and private collections. Authors Nancy Kelker and Karen Bruhns examine the most commonly forged classes...

A Good Place to Do Business: The Politics of Downtown Renewal Since 1945 by Roger Biles and Mark H. Rose explores the urban renewal efforts that transformed cities in the United States during the...

Urban Bonds: A Study of Changing Social Relationships in Urban Communities This ethnographic study explores the role of neighbourhoods in our understanding of community and how this role has evolved...

The Feminization of Sports Fandom: A Sociological StudyThis groundbreaking study explores the growing phenomenon of women becoming sports fans in contemporary society. It examines how women from...

Oglala Women: Myth, Ritual, and Reality by Marla N. Powers is a rich ethnographic portrait of Oglala life, exploring the complex roles of male and female in this Native American culture. Through...

The mainstream fashion system is built on an unsustainable loop with its global supply chain. This approach not only harms the environment and ecology but also perpetuates unfair working conditions,...

When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and AssaultA groundbreaking exploration of the evolutionary roots of sexual conflict, this book reveals how ancient dynamics...

Emancipation Through Muscles: Jews and Sports in EuropeThis study redresses the imbalance in Jewish historiography by exploring the significance of sports to issues such as race, ethnicity, and...

Science, Space, Society: An Overview of the Social Production of Knowledge by Olaf Kühne and Karsten Berr provides a fundamental introduction to the philosophy of science. This volume explores the...

Consuming Ancient Egypt examines the enduring influence of this ancient civilization on contemporary people's lives. From the Egypt tourist experience to its inspiration in film and opera, the book...

Boy Racer Culture sheds light on the boy racer phenomenon through ethnographic research with the notorious 'Bouley Basher' culture in Aberdeen, Scotland. This book examines the creation of masculine...

Heaven's Kitchen: A Study of Faith in Everyday Life Courtney Bender explores how people practice religion in their daily lives, examining the ways in which conversations and mundane activities like...

This 2022 analysis explores how three major economies - Sweden, the UK and the USA - have approached national housing policy in the 20th century. The author examines the impact of these policies on...

Exploring the complex stories we tell about ourselves, Catriona Elder examines how Australian national identity has evolved over time. From traditional tales to modern critiques, she investigates the...

Athens, a city of multiplicities and fragmentations, emerges as a centre of intellectual life in James Faubion's Modern Greek Lessons. Drawing inspiration from its cultural elite, Faubion explores...

African Languages, Development and the State by Richard Fardon and Graham Furniss explores how multilingualism in Africa challenges common assumptions about communication. Instead, the authors argue...

Writing the Dark Side of Travel by Jonathan Skinner This thought-provoking collection explores the lesser-known aspects of travel, delving into experiences marked by personal trauma, war, and...

This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between gender, Germanness, and nationhood in German history and culture. Over three centuries, contributors examine how these concepts...

The relationship between anti-Chinese sentiment and racial anxiety in 19th-century America was complex and multifaceted. Najia Aarim-Heriot examines how the exclusionary laws and negative stereotypes...

Thinking Straight: A Critical Examination of Heterosexuality This collection of essays explores the power and promise of heterosexuality, as well as its paradoxical nature. It delves into the...

German Ideology From France to Germany and Back by Louis DumontThis comparative anthropological analysis explores the differences between French and German cultures, examining texts by key figures...

First ethnographic monograph of Astana explores the city's built environment and its representations through a materialist and social-constructivist approach. By combining detailed ethnography with a...

Palestinian Women and Muslim Family Law in the Mandate Period sheds new light on the agency of Palestinian Muslim women in shari'a courts from the British Mandate period to the present. Through...

Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy, Processes and Practices offers a unique perspective on educational approaches to creating a sustainable world. This book explores how...

Islamic Feminism and the Discourse of Post-Liberation: The Cultural Turn in Algeria examines the cultural shift among women in the Middle East and North Africa, as they navigate socially conservative...

Feminist Geography in Practice: Research and Methods by Pamela Moss is a foundational text for students seeking to apply feminist principles to geographical research.This book provides a...

This book offers a unique guide to entering a dimension of reality beyond the physical world. Through thirty years of research and study with shamans from various tribes, Brad Steiger shares...

This book presents community case studies that involve long-term community-based research, close collaboration between researchers and representatives of the host community, and the application of...

Curating Art explores the socially and politically impactful curating of historical and contemporary art since the late 1990s. This book offers a museological framework for understanding key...

Exploring the complex factors that influence young people's transitions from school to work, this book considers how social, psychological, economic and cultural elements shape their choices and...

Crying for Our Elders explores the complex issue of African orphanhood in the age of HIV and AIDS. Anthropologist Kristen E. Cheney argues that the global humanitarian focus on orphanhood often...

A rural Pennsylvania town at the heart of the fracking controversy offers a stark contrast to the energy revolution often touted by shale gas extraction. Here, the decision to extract oil and gas...

Discover the rich history of Normandy stoneware pottery in Jersey, a tradition spanning over four hundred years. This book presents an introduction and illustrated guide to the variety of pots made...

The Freedom Quilting Bee: Folk Art and the Civil Rights Movement by Nancy Callahan In 1965, a chance encounter with three remarkable quilts in Wilcox County, Alabama, sparked an idea that would...

Ends of Empire examines Asian American cultural production and its challenge to dominant understandings of American imperialism, Cold War dynamics, and race and gender formation. Jodi Kim...

Global Capitalism: A Sociological Perspective by Miguel A. Centeno and Joseph N. Cohen is a thought-provoking exploration of the global financial crisis's impact on economic ideologies and policies...

The Cambridge Road Excavation: Uncovering Bronze Age Landscapes in Bedford. Excavations at Cambridge Road, Bedford, uncovered a significant Bronze Age monument group spanning over 14 hectares. Two...

New Directions in Cypriot Archaeology brings together recent advances in archaeological research on Cyprus, exploring new techniques and methods that shed light on the island's prehistoric and...

Bodylore explores the cultural significance of the body in various societies, examining how our understanding of ourselves and others is shaped by bodily discourses and practices.This...

Modern Conflict and the Senses explores the complex world of modern war through its impact on our senses. This comprehensive collection draws on multiple disciplines to examine how industrialized...

The World of Irish Wonder Tales: An Introduction to the Study of Fairy Tales by Elliott B. Gose provides a comprehensive overview of these enchanting stories. In this interdisciplinary exploration,...

Man to Man Stuff explores the complexities of masculinity and sexual identity through the story of an ambitious young police officer.The novel delves into the conventions of power dynamics, control,...

Tarot and Other Meditation Decks: History, Theory, Aesthetics, Typology. This in-depth analysis explores the evolution of Tarot as an artistic form, narrative genre, and practice from its...

Being Godless explores people's reluctance to pursue religion through ethnographic inquiry and anthropological literature on doubt and atheism. The contributors examine the experiences of godless...

Regulating Human Research: A Fresh Look at Institutional Review Boards Institutional review boards (IRBs) play a crucial role in protecting human research participants, but their evolution has led to...

The Media and Public Life A History by John Nerone is a thought-provoking guide to the history of the media in public life. Nerone's account challenges traditional views of professional journalism,...

Max Weber's work on politics and society has had a lasting impact on modern thought. This book explores how writers can engage with the political process, even when they are not politicians...

The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Industry Research brings together 45 contributions from researchers, sex workers, activists, and practitioners across 28 countries. This comprehensive...

Sanford Levinson explores how national cultures are defined through public monuments. He examines social and legal arguments surrounding the display, construction, modification, and destruction of...

Welcome to the Revolution: A Revolutionary Progressive Strategy for Social Justice and Democracy in Perilous TimesThis comprehensive guide offers an original vision and strategy for movement success,...

Adrian Athique's Transnational Audiences: Media Reception on a Global Scale offers a critical exploration of how we experience media in an interconnected world. By examining various media formats and...

Denis Newiak explores how science fiction films and series have anticipated and depicted our current social, political, and economic challenges.The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant...

From Headrack to Claude: A Collection of Howard Cruse's Gay ComixThis collection brings together some of the most significant gay-themed comic strips and stories from Howard Cruse's career, spanning...

This special issue of Advances in Social Work brings together visions from 21 social work scholars looking to the future. It explores diverse areas of practice, including education, values and...

Palestine in the Arab Dilemma examines the complex relationship between the Arab regimes and the Palestinian Resistance Movement. First published in 1979, this study is part of a broader attempt to...

Rethinking Heritage in Precarious Times offers a fresh perspective on Heritage Studies, reflecting on the unprecedented nature of our contemporary moment. This collection of essays challenges...

AlterNatives: A Radical Re-examination of Democracy and Identity. Ranu Samantrai's groundbreaking work challenges the notion of a harmonious, consensual society in liberal democratic nations. By...

Representations on the Margins of Europe: Politics and Identities in the Baltic and South Caucasian States offers new insights into how citizens in these regions cope with EU expansion. Based on...

Social Causes of Psychological Distress explores how social inequalities affect mental well-being. By examining the relationships between income, power, and prestige, this book reveals the human...

Islam, Revival, and Reform Redefining Tradition for the Twenty-First Century by Natana J. DeLong-Bas explores the ongoing impact of revival and reform movements in Islamic history, from the 18th...

Frontline Dispatches from the Streets of El Paso and Juárez is an anthropological study of drug trafficking and anti-drug law enforcement efforts on the US-Mexico border. Howard Campbell's in-depth...

Critical Realism for Marxist Sociology of Education by Grant Banfield offers a fresh perspective on education. This book addresses a significant gap in existing scholarship by applying critical...

Trumpism, Mexican America, and the Struggle for Latinx Citizenship explores the impact of Trump's presidency on people of Mexican descent living in the United States. This volume examines how...

The Global Financial Meltdown: Understanding its Roots Business as Usual is an in-depth analysis of the current financial crisis, tracing it back to the historical trajectory of the capitalist...

This collection explores key values and concepts in global child-based research through the lens of reflexivity. It considers issues such as researcher identities and roles, as well as the burdens,...

This 2019 study re-examines the post-Shakespearean history plays of the Jacobean era, revealing their role in popularizing and re-appropriating Foxe's "Book of Martyrs", a key Reformation text. The...

Leading researchers in fatherhood studies from Europe and Scandinavia share their expertise on how to conduct research on fathers and fatherhood. This book provides detailed insights into various...

Where the Roads All End: Photography and Anthropology in the KalahariThis remarkable account tells the story of an American family's expeditions to the remote Kalahari Desert in South-West Africa...

Double Burden: Black Women and Everyday Racism explores the often-overlooked experiences of black women in contemporary society. This groundbreaking study challenges prevailing stereotypes and offers...

The Case for Taking the Date Out of Rape (Pandora Soap Box Series) Aileen McColgan In the wake of highly publicized cases, the term "date rape" became a widely used label. However, the author argues...

Negar Mottahedeh's groundbreaking work explores the complex relationship between vision and visibility in Iranian culture. By examining historical and literary texts, she sheds light on how visual...

This insightful guide explores the complex global entertainment media markets, featuring analyses and case studies from leading international media scholars. By examining the causes and effects of...

Inner Speech and the Dialogical Self by Norbert Wiley explores the complex internal conversation that people have with themselves to navigate life's challenges. This comprehensive analysis delves...

A Companion to Social Geography provides a comprehensive exploration of social geography, tracing its development and evolution over time. This volume challenges readers to think critically about the...

Becoming Creole explores how people become who they are through their relationships with the natural world. In Belize, Afro-Caribbean communities have developed unique connections with plants,...

Toxic Timescapes: Examining Toxicity Across Time and Space This interdisciplinary volume explores human-environment relationships in the face of pollution, highlighting the challenges of detecting...

Losing Afghanistan: An Obituary for the Intervention is a thought-provoking ethnography that explores the complexities of life during the US-led intervention in Afghanistan. Through the stories of...