Social Science

No Future: Queer Theory and the Death Drive by Lee EdelmanThis provocative work challenges traditional notions of queer theory, arguing that embracing a refusal of social and political order is key to its efficacy. By exploring literary texts, film, and...

Underworld by Duncan Campbell: A Deep explores Britain's Organised Crime History This book delves into the dark underbelly of professional and organised crime in Britain, exploring its history from the early 20th century to the present day. Through...

In 1984, a small group of gay men and lesbian women came together to support a beleaguered mining community in South Wales. This unlikely alliance was forged during the bitter 1984 miners' strike, a dispute that pitted workers against the government and...

The British Isles in 100 Places by Neil Oliver is a beautifully written history of this unique archipelago. Spanning over a million years, the human story here is one of incredible diversity and complexity. From the earliest footprints to the present...

The Maasai Elites: A Study of Social Mobility in Kenya. This book explores the lives of Kenyan Maasai individuals who have risen to positions of power and influence, defying societal expectations and achieving success through determination and hard work...

All the Houses I've Ever Lived In is a powerful exploration of what it means to find home in a system that often fails us. Kieran Yates shares her own experiences of navigating the complexities of the housing market, from council estates to car...

Understanding and Inclusion: Bi+ Identities in Research and Everyday Life This book explores how bi+ people navigate identity, gender, and relationships in a biphobic society. It delves into the experiences of bi+ individuals in various aspects of life,...

The Illustrated A-Z Of Classic Mythology brings together the three outstanding traditions of Europe: Classical Greek and Roman mythology, Celtic folklore, and Norse mythology. This comprehensive reference source features 1000 entries and over 600...

Old Ways, Old Secrets Pagan Ireland: Myth, Landscape, Tradition by Jo Kerrigan explores the enduring connection between Ireland's pagan past and its people. The hidden world of pagan Ireland is revealed, showing it still exists in the landscape where it...

Protecting Children: A Social Model by Brid Featherstone, Anna Gupta, Kate Morris and Susan White explores how child protection policies and practices have become part of the problem, rather than ensuring children's well-being and safety. The book...

This is the story of the 50-year battle for equal rights, told through personal accounts from high-profile politicians, comedians, actors and others in the public arena. The book features contributions from over 70 notable figures.From artists to...

Direct Work with Vulnerable Children: Playful Activities and Strategies for Communication Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu offer practical advice on building trusting relationships with vulnerable children. Their approach is based on 20 years of experience...

A groundbreaking exploration of human emotional evolution, Mothers and Others reveals how our capacity for understanding others originated in the unique form of childrearing that developed over a million years ago. In this thought-provoking work, Sarah...

This uplifting collection of quotes celebrates the power of self-belief and confidence. Sunny Fungcap brings together inspiring words from women of colour who have achieved remarkable things through their unwavering faith in themselves.From trailblazers...

The story of my father is also the story of who I never was. In "Who Killed My Father", Édouard Louis recounts key moments in his father's life, revealing the tenderness and disconnects that defined their relationship. Through this powerful exploration,...

Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation by Sophie Lewis is an urgent polemic that challenges the traditional notion of family. For many, families can be sites of pain and abuse, while others may struggle with the endless, unpaid work...

Get to know the people behind Peru's vibrant culture. This guide explores the country's unique blend of Spanish and indigenous traditions, which have evolved over five hundred years. You'll discover how Peruvian society remains economically and...

Extremely Online: A Groundbreaking Social History of the InternetThis book reveals how online influence has radically reshaped our world, demolishing traditional barriers and creating new sectors of the economy. Taylor Lorenz, a renowned Washington Post...

An Introduction to Sociology by Ken Browne provides an engaging and accessible introduction to sociology, covering core issues in the field. This fifth edition has been updated to reflect contemporary social changes, including the latest statistics and...

Out of Her Mind: Women Writing on MadnessA remarkable collection of literature by and about women struggling with madness, this anthology features classic short stories, breathtaking literary excerpts, key historical writings, and previously unpublished...

The Gendered Brain: A New Perspective on Neuroscience and Sex. Gina Rippon's groundbreaking work challenges the long-held assumption that our brains are inherently linked to our sex. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, she reveals how societal messages...

It's Not Fair: A Groundbreaking Manifesto for Children's LiberationEloise Rickman argues that it's time to stop viewing children as less than adults and start fighting for their rights to be taken seriously. This powerful new book signals the start of a...

A stunning atlas of imagined places from literature and popular culture. This beautifully illustrated book brings together locations from film, TV, comics, and video games with their likely geographical counterparts. From fictional cities to mythical...

This fascinating book tells the story of Çatalhöyük, one of archaeology's most legendary sites. Excavated forty years ago, it has yielded spectacular finds dating back almost 10,000 years.Michael Balter skillfully weaves together many threads in this...

Dataclysm: A New Approach to Understanding Human Behavior Christian Rudder's Dataclysm is an audacious investigation into human behavior, using personal data to reveal surprising insights into our online and offline selves. By analyzing vast amounts of...

Uriel's Machine: The Ancient Origins of ScienceChallenging our traditional view of history, this book proposes that science and writing developed from an advanced prehistoric civilisation in the British Isles.The authors present powerful new evidence,...

This comprehensive guide to social work theories and methods brings together leading researchers in the field to challenge your thinking about social work. With three new chapters, including a focus on the psychosocial perspective, this second edition...

Lifehouse: A Manifesto for Building Mutual Aid in Times of Crisis In a world beset by perpetual crisis, Adam Greenfield asks what might happen if the tactics and networks of care that spring up in response to these times were brought together in a...

Stanley J. Tambiah explores the relationship between magic, science and religion in this thought-provoking book. He examines the historical debates surrounding these concepts, from classical Judaism to the scientific revolution, and critiques traditional...

Leading journalist Matt Cooper examines the key players behind the scenes of Irish property ownership. He investigates who really controls the valuable land where we live, work and play, and how they acquired it. This comprehensive account of the Irish...

Cloud Ethics: A New Approach to Algorithmic Responsibility Algorithms are transforming the ethics and politics of contemporary society. In Cloud Ethics, Louise Amoore examines how machine learning algorithms give incomplete accounts of themselves, learn...

The Book of Superstitions: Unveiling the Origins of Cultural Beliefs Discover the fascinating cultural histories behind some of the world's most enduring supernatural beliefs. From Friday the 13th to walking under a ladder, this book explores the origins...

Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship by Kayleen Schaefer is a thought-provoking exploration of the power of female friendship in modern society. By interviewing over 100 women about their relationships,...

David D. Gilmore's study of manhood across cultures reveals a universal emphasis on masculinity as an achieved status.A culturally sanctioned stress on manliness, encompassing toughness and aggressiveness, stoicism and sexuality, is found to be almost...

Girl Up by Laura Bates is a bold and humorous take on the pressures surrounding body image, media representation, sex and relationships. Bates tackles these complex issues with a myth-busting approach, boiling down feminist language into everyday...

Disabled Ecologies: Lessons from a Wounded DesertA powerful analysis and call to action that reveals disability as one of the defining features of environmental devastation and resistance. This book tells the story of an aquifer in Tucson, Arizona,...

Spirits of Tangier offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who called this Moroccan port city home from the 1920s to the present day. Through stunning photographs and personal reminiscences, the book captures the essence of Tangier's evolution...

This sociological analysis critically reviews recent investigations of consumption, a topic with significant moral and political implications. Alan Warde explores how consumption affects personal identity and social position, developing a new approach to...

Discover the enchanting world of Japanese fairy tales in this charming collection. First published in 1905, these 22 stories have been selected and translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki.Legends and fairy tales abound in this delightful anthology, featuring...

The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Commit Evil Acts Philip Zimbardo's thought-provoking book explores one of humanity's most enduring puzzles: what drives good people to commit bad acts? Drawing on his own experiences, including the...

Depletion: The Human Costs of Caring explores the often-overlooked impact of care work on individuals and communities. Shirin M. Rai examines how unpaid and paid care work can take a toll on physical and mental health, as well as household and community...

Help your students achieve their best grade with My Revision Notes: Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Child Development. This clear and concise guide combines key content coverage with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to...

Annette Lareau's Unequal Childhoods explores how social class influences family life and child-rearing practices. Through an in-depth study of twelve different households, Lareau reveals that seemingly innocuous aspects of parenting, such as eye contact...

The smell of Ujamaa is still there: Tanzania's Path of Development between Grassroots Socialism and Central State Control in RuvumaThis book reevaluates one of the most important roots of Tanzania's Ujamaa Socialism, the Ruvuma Development Association...

Understanding and working with relationships is at the heart of effective social work practice. This book explores the principles and approaches that underpin relationship-based social work, drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks and real-world...

The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action by Donald A. Schön This thought-provoking book explores how professionals approach problem-solving and creativity in their work. Drawing on five professions - engineering, architecture,...

Biopolitics: An Advanced Introduction by Thomas Lemke explores the concept of biopolitics and its relevance in contemporary theoretical debates. This systematic overview examines the history of the notion, tracing its evolution from rational...

Whale Song by Margret Grebowicz is an Object Lessons title that explores the complex lives of whales. These intelligent and social creatures are often elusive when people try to communicate with them, leaving their enchanting songs a mystery. In times of...

A Practical Guide to Racism by C. H. Dalton is a satirical look at long-standing stereotypes and their illogical conclusions. This book takes a deeply sarcastic approach, suggesting that every race has its own unique flaws. Dalton's work draws out the...

The Four Horsemen War, Pestilence, Famine and Death and the Hope of a New Age by Emily Mayhew. In this thought-provoking study, historian Emily Mayhew explores how advances in science, technology and humanitarianism are helping us to combat the four...

Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families This book provides valuable guidance for professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults, as well as parents supporting their trans autistic children. It...

The Origins of the Civil Rights Movement by Aldon D. Morris is a valuable and powerful account of the pivotal decade that transformed America in the 1950s and 1960s. This book tells the complete story behind the civil rights movement, tracing the...

The causewayed enclosures of the Neolithic period in Britain are monumental structures that have long fascinated archaeologists. However, their original purpose remains unclear due to conflicting evidence and interpretations. This book explores the...

Beautifully crafted short stories bring to life women's remarkable ability to transform themselves in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances. Drawing on myth and folklore from across Europe, Sharon Blackie weaves a magical world of possibility...

The houses of ancient Greece are often overlooked in favour of more famous landmarks, but they provide a fascinating glimpse into daily life. Lisa Nevett's book explores the varied forms of housing found across the Greek world between 1000 and 200 BCE,...

The Highest Strangeness by Richard Freeman explores the most bizarre and inexplicable cases in the realm of forteana. This collection delves into high strangeness phenomena, including ghostly apparitions, paranormal encounters, and unexplained events...

Explore the diverse stories and myths behind the constellations in the night sky. Anthony Aveni presents an unconventional atlas of the heavens, introducing readers to tales from cultures around the world.The constellations included are not limited to...

Trying to Make It: A Journey into America's Drug Trade Rajeev V. Gundur takes readers on a journey through three key sites in the American drug trade, from the US-Mexico border to cities like Phoenix and Chicago. Along the way, he meets individuals...

The Ontological Turn: An Anthropological Exposition A new and influential theoretical orientation in anthropology, the 'ontological turn' is gaining significant attention in contemporary philosophy and social theory. This book provides the first...

The Oxford Handbook of Women and Gender in Medieval Europe provides a comprehensive overview of the gender rules encountered in Western Europe between approximately 500 and 1500 C.E. This collection of essays addresses the challenges of uncovering the...

The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Autism Studies by Damian Milton and Sara Ryan provides an authoritative overview of Critical Autism Studies. This comprehensive handbook explores different kinds of knowledge, their similarities and...

The brain's most remarkable abilities are often hidden in plain sight. Behind our eyes, there is a complex machinery that allows us to perceive and interact with the world around us. In "Livewired", neuroscientist David Eagleman explores this inner...

Trinh T. Minh-ha's Woman, Native, Other is a groundbreaking work that pushes the boundaries of various disciplines to better understand the writings of women of color.This methodologically innovative book invites readers to participate in the effort to...

The story of Baby P: Setting the record straight By Ray Jones This book tells the story of Baby P, a tragic case of child abuse and neglect that shocked England in 2007. It examines how the media's attention focused on those who worked to protect...

Community Fundraising is a comprehensive guide to one of the oldest and most common forms of fundraising. Despite its enduring appeal, there remains surprisingly little written about the diverse range of community fundraising activities.This book fills...

Don't Touch My Hair is a groundbreaking exploration of black women and their hair, tracing its significance across history, culture, and identity. From pre-colonial Africa to modern-day movements, Emma Dabiri examines the complex relationships between...

Audit Culture: How Indicators and Rankings are Reshaping the World The way we live and work is increasingly being measured and managed. But what has led to this 'audit culture' and what kind of world is it creating? Cris Shore and Susan Wright explore...

Death has a way of taking the most unexpected turns. For some of history's most influential figures, it marked not just the end of life, but the start of a new adventure. Corpses have been stolen, burned, sold, pickled, frozen, stuffed, impersonated and...

The Society of Singularities by Andreas Reckwitz explores how contemporary societies value uniqueness and individuality. In contrast to industrial societies, which prioritized standardization, late modernity emphasizes exceptionalism, valuing...

This tenth edition of Cultural Theory and Popular Culture An Introduction provides a clear and critical survey of competing theories and approaches to popular culture. With its broad scope and theoretical unity, this book can be applied across various...

Transgender Body Politics by Heather Brunskell-Evans explores how patriarchal ideologies are being rebranded as progressive, posing a threat to human rights and equality. The author argues that the transgender movement has been hijacked by misogynists...

A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is a landmark essay that explores the struggle for women's independence and creative opportunity. First given as a lecture at Girton College, Cambridge, it remains one of the most influential feminist works of all...

Sex is often seen as a straightforward and uncomplicated aspect of human life. However, Darian Leader argues that this view is far from accurate. Through his extensive experience as a psychoanalyst, historical research, and case studies, Leader reveals...

Anthropology has a complex and often contentious history. Its origins in the study of 'primitive' cultures have been problematic, as they reflect presumptions of superiority and the right of Western societies to speak for others. As the fall of Empire...

Timeless Simplicity: A Celebration of Living with LessIn a world that often values material possessions above all else, John Lane invites us to reconsider our relationship with consumption. With the planet facing unprecedented environmental challenges,...

Exodus: How Migration is Changing Our World by Paul Collier explores one of the most pressing and divisive issues of our time - who should be allowed to immigrate and why. Drawing on original research and case studies, Collier examines the effects of...

Kenneth Goldsmith's Wasting Time on the Internet challenges our perceptions of productivity and creativity in the digital age. By exploring the internet as a site of active engagement, Goldsmith argues that our time online is not wasted, but rather a...

Explore the enchanting world of folklore and mythology in this captivating collection. From the mysteries of the seas to the celestial beings that populate the heavens, discover the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the...

Powers of Freedom: Reframing Political Thought by Nikolas RoseThis thought-provoking analysis challenges conventional understandings of political power, extending Michel Foucault's ideas on governmentality in innovative ways. Rose examines the key...

The story of America's struggle with racism was told through the lives of three civil rights leaders: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. James Baldwin began this project in 1979, but it remained unfinished at his death. Now, Raoul Peck...

In the heart of one of the world's most pristine wilderness areas, a mysterious legend has captivated the imagination of people for centuries. John Zada embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the existence of the Sasquatch, a species said to...

Eduardo Kohn challenges the foundations of anthropology in this thought-provoking book, questioning what it means to be human and our distinct relationship with other life forms. Through four years of fieldwork among the Runa people of Ecuador's Upper...

Yuval Noah Harari explores the origins and significance of money in this concise and insightful book.From the first coins to 21st-century economics, Harari takes us on a journey to understand how money has shaped our lives and what its future holds. With...

Building a community takes effort and dedication. Get Together offers practical guidance on how to create thriving communities, both online and offline. Through real-life stories and clear steps, this guide helps individuals and organizations navigate...

Happiness: Lessons from a New Science by Richard Layard explores a paradox at the heart of our lives. Despite increased income, many people do not experience greater happiness. Research has consistently shown that, on average, people have grown no...

Discover the fascinating myths and superstitions connected with the Welsh landscape in this engaging exploration of Welsh cave legends.This book is part of our Folklore History Series, republishing classic works that were once scarce and expensive. Using...

Wansdyke stretches 35 miles across Somerset and Wiltshire, its linear earthworks forming a formidable barrier. This comprehensive study brings the magnificent monument into focus, examining the controversies surrounding its boundaries and delving into...

The Routledge Companion to Bourdieu's 'Distinction' This edited collection explores the development and international impact of Pierre Bourdieu's influential work Distinction. It brings together contributions from sociologists worldwide, who examine the...

Safeguarding Children and Young People A Guide for Professionals Working Together by Nick Frost provides a comprehensive approach to working together with other professionals to deliver a child-centred and co-ordinated safeguarding practice. This guide...

Changing the Subject: Feminist and Queer Politics in Neoliberal India by Srila Roy In this thought-provoking analysis, Srila Roy explores how global neoliberalism has shaped gender and sexual politics in India. Through a decade-long ethnography of two...

The real fairies were far from benevolent. In fact, they inspired fear and terror in ordinary people during the late seventeenth century. Believed to be descended from the Fallen Angels, fairies were thought to possess the power to destroy the world...

Albert Howard's "An Agricultural Testament" explores the vital role animals play in agriculture and the importance of humus in maintaining soil fertility. This revised edition features re-edited text, with shorter paragraphs and improved grammar, making...

Demystifying Disability: A Practical Guide to Being an Ally. For many people with disabilities, being an ally can be intimidating. But with the right approach, anyone can make a positive difference. This friendly handbook offers practical advice on how...

Cool Britannia and Multi-Ethnic Britain: Uncorking the Champagne Supernova by Jason Arday explores the cultural phenomenon of Cool Britannia through an ethnic minority perspective. In 1997, Vanity Fair announced 'London Swings! Again!', referencing the...

Tibetan Manuscripts and Early Printed Books is a comprehensive introduction to the material and aesthetic features of Tibetan books. This volume provides a detailed overview of the history, production, and design of these unique works, which have served...

The Mixed-Race Experience: Reflections and Revelations on Multicultural Identity This powerful book explores the complexities of mixed-race identities in today's society. Natalie and Naomi Evans, founders of Everyday Racism, share their personal...

Comprehensive course notes and expert advice for success in Higher Geography. This second edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes to SQA assessment, providing you with tailored guidance to help you revise confidently. With this...

Disobedient Bodies by Emma Dabiri explores how beauty is shaped by patriarchal and capitalist forces. Society's ideals often lead to self-loathing, as we're taught to hide our perceived flaws. This book delves into the concept of beauty, challenging...

Little History of Dragons by Joyce Hargreaves is a fascinating exploration of these extraordinary animals. Drawing examples from cultures around the world, the book reveals why dragons are recognised in almost all societies and what they might represent...

The Archaeology of Death and Burial by Michael Parker Pearson provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in this significant field. By examining the remains of funerary rituals, we can gain insights into the attitudes of prehistoric people...