Social Science

Tales of the Ex-Apes explores our scientific narrative of human origins, examining its cultural elements and theoretical foundations. Anthropologist Jonathan Marks situates human evolution within a...

She's A Bad Motorcycle: Celebrating the Freedom of the Open Road A collection of writings that celebrate the motorcycle as a symbol of rebellion and freedom. From essays to photographs, this book...

The Bundist Counterculture in Interwar Poland by Jack Jacobs In the years leading up to World War II, the Jewish community in Poland played a significant cultural role in the Jewish diaspora. The...

Pandemic Surveillance by David Lyon explores the rapid expansion of surveillance technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author examines how governments and corporations are using data to...

The Impact of Forced Migration: A Study of Ugandan Asians in Great Britain In 1972, 28,000 Asians were expelled from Uganda, leading to a significant influx of new arrivals in the UK. This book...

The Weatherwomen Militant Feminists of the Weather Underground by Mona Rocha In the late 1960s, a group of women known as the Weatherwomen emerged within the Weather Underground Organization (WUO),...

Exploitation and Overexploitation in Societies Past and Present by Brigitta Benzing and Bernd Herrmann explores the complex relationships between human societies and the natural world. This study...

A Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions by Elizabeth Cady Stanton is a pivotal document in the women's rights movement in the United States. Authored primarily by Stanton, it was signed by 100...

Orthodox Revivalism in Russia: Driving Forces and Moral QuestsThis book explores the social background and moral attitudes of the "little flock" of Orthodox believers who actively participate in...

The Storied Landscape of Iroquoia History, Conquest, and Memory in the Native Northeast by Chad L. Anderson explores the complex history of the Haudenosaunees' homelands in central and western New...

The London Magazine: A Brief History and Index. First published in 1978, this book provides an overview of the London Magazine's history, tracing its rise to prominence under four successive editors...

Hardcover: 186 pages Russell A. Berman examines Europe's complex response to jihadist terror and aggressive Islamism, exploring how some countries opt for appeasement and apologetics while others...

Deep Fakes: Algorithms and Society explores the use of artificial intelligence to create highly realistic audiovisual clips. For over a century, photographs and related media have been tied to...

Public policies for food sovereignty: how social movements and governments interact. This book explores the complex relationships between food sovereignty movements and public policy, examining the...

The Breath of Life and the Flame Divine by Hilton Hotema explores the ancient fire philosophers' teachings on the secret of the Flame Divine and the Spark of Life. After decades of research, Prof...

At midnight on May 15, 1970, a campus police attack at Jackson State College left two young people dead and 12 injured. This event, overshadowed by the Kent State shootings just ten days earlier, has...

Beyond Expectations: Exploring Identity in the Diaspora Onoso Imoagene examines the complex identities of second-generation Nigerian adults living in the United States and Britain. She argues that...

The industrial food system has created a crisis in the United States, with abundant food for privileged citizens and "food deserts" for marginalized communities. In response, community-based...

Citizens in Motion explores the complex patterns of Chinese migration and its impact on nation-building and citizenship. Drawing on interviews and ethnographic observations from China, Canada,...

The bloodlands between Germany and Russia are home to monuments of war, genocide, and disaster. In 2016, German-Iranian writer Navid Kermani embarked on a journey to discover this troubled region,...

African Proverbs, Parables and Wise Sayings by Eyamidé Ella Lewis-Coker explores the wisdom and traditions of African people through proverbs, parables and wise sayings. These life experiences have...

Edward Curtis's 1914 film In the Land of the Head Hunters was a groundbreaking work of early silent cinema, featuring an Indigenous cast and marking a significant moment in US film history. This...

America's love affair with luxury continues unabated, despite economic downturns and terrorist attacks. In fact, luxury spending in the US has been growing at four times the rate of overall spending...

Anthropology and Psychoanalysis: An Encounter Through Culture by Suzette Heald and Ariane Deluz explores the intersection of anthropology and psychoanalysis, tracing their histories and examining the...

Voices from the Mississippi Hill Country is a collection of interviews that reveal the history of Benton County, Mississippi, through the stories of its residents. Over 25 years in the making, this...

This ethnographic study offers a rare and fascinating insight into the reality of military life. As an officer in an elite unit and a professional anthropologist, the author was uniquely positioned...

Au Pair by Zuzana Búriková and Daniel Miller is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationships between au pairs and their employers. Through meticulous research, the authors shed light...

Claude Lévi-Strauss introduces Marcel Mauss's work in this seminal text. First published in 1987, it is an essential study for those interested in structuralism and social anthropology. Lévi-Strauss...

All That Is Native and Fine: The Politics of Culture in an American Region by David E. Whisnant In the American imagination, Appalachia is often associated with a romanticized view of rural life...

This book offers a nuanced exploration of how young Muslims growing up in Western cities navigate their identities and loyalties. Through the stories of several individuals, Fabien Truong sheds light...

The End of Order by Francis FukuyamaThis influential work explores the idea that the end of the Cold War marked the beginning of a new era in world politics, one in which liberal democracy and free...

The Sojourner Truth Organization: A Marxist Approach to Revolution and Race. Founded in Chicago in 1969, the Sojourner Truth Organization (STO) emerged from the ashes of the SDS, bringing...

The Economy of Hope by Hirokazu Miyazaki and Richard Swedberg is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explores the concept of hope in various socioeconomic contexts. By shifting the focus from...

Richard Linklater's Boyhood is a cinematic parable about children that explores the complexities of youth and adolescence in early twenty-first century American culture. This book examines the film's...

The Coyote's Bicycle: An Immersive Investigation into the Rise of a Borderland Empire In 2017, thousands of abandoned bicycles began appearing along the US-Mexico border, sparking an intriguing...

Identity Troubles: An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to theories of identity in the social sciences and humanities. This book explores transformations affecting our personal,...

Language, Migration and In/exclusion in the Workplace explores the complex relationships between migrants, work, and language. This book delves into the lived experiences of individuals trying to...

Thomas Hardy's life and work are deeply intertwined with his fascination for the past. This study explores how Hardy's involvement with archaeology influenced his aesthetic and philosophical scheme,...

This collection of essays by leading international scholars provides a comprehensive understanding of Soviet cinema's aesthetic developments and sociopolitical function over seventy years.From its...

Anthropology begins with the encounter with the 'exotic', challenging conventional understandings. This volume confronts distortions of orientalism and ethnocentrism to expose exoticism, a...

New Age Capitalism: Making Money East of Eden by Kimberly J. Lau explores how American companies have co-opted non-Western traditions to create a lucrative market for health and wellness products...

This comprehensive volume provides a synthetic overview of recent developments in the study of Neolithic Greece, reconsiders the dynamics of human-environment interactions and explores the growing...

Exploring the contemporary world's relationship with the supernatural, this book examines how we locate and experience these phenomena in our daily lives.The authors investigate various sites and...

Oolong Tea: A Guide to China's Finest BrewThis comprehensive guide explores the world of oolong tea, delving into its classification, production methods, and cultural significance. From the nuances...

Women Do Genre in Film and Television explores how women creatively engage with audio-visual storytelling across various genres. The collection examines the ways in which women authors, filmmakers,...

Exploring the intersection of travel writing and identity in 19th-century African diasporic literature, Moving Home sheds new light on the complex experiences of individuals navigating the Black...

Media & Cultural Theory brings together leading international scholars to address key issues and debates within media and cultural studies. The authors examine central topics such as media...

This sixth volume in Christian Fuchs' Media, Communication and Society series explores the digital public sphere and its challenges for digital democracy today. Drawing on radical humanist theory, it...

This comprehensive analysis of Iran's economy, society, and politics since 1979 offers insights into the country's evolving domestic and international dynamics. Internationally renowned Iranian...

Conspiracy Cinema Propaganda, Politics and Paranoia explores a growing phenomenon that has had a significant influence on contemporary politics. David Ray Carter examines 'conspiracy cinema', a type...

Reflections on Knowledge, Learning and Social Movements explores how historical materials from earlier periods of organizing for political education are used in contemporary struggles for change.The...

Feminisms in Motion: Voices for Justice, Liberation, and Transformation brings together a decade's worth of inspiring feminist voices from around the world. From 2007 to 2017, make/shift magazine...

Ethnographies of Grey Zones in Eastern Europe Relations, Borders and InvisibilitiesThis anthology explores how the grey areas of governance, borders, relations, and invisibilities shape contemporary...

Hoping to Help: The Promises and Pitfalls of Global Health VolunteeringJudith Lasker's comprehensive assessment of global health volunteering offers a nuanced understanding of the complex issues...

Killing Cool: Fantasy vs. Reality in American Life explores how our perceptions of ourselves and the world can lead to serious problems. In eleven essays, Kurt Keefner examines how Americans often...

Struggle for the Street explores the development of class-based visions of equality in Pittsburgh's African American community between World War I and the early 1970s. Jessica D. Klanderud examines...

Frontline Policing in the 21st Century: A Practical Guide to Police Patrol. This book provides a comprehensive guide to police patrol, focusing on the skills and techniques required to perform daily...

Alicia Gaspar de Alba's [Un]framing the "Bad Woman" explores the lives of women who have been labelled as 'bad' due to their rebellion against societal norms. These women, from diverse backgrounds...

An Archaeology of Ancash Stones, Ruins and Communities in Andean Peru is a comprehensive synthesis of the archaeology of North Central Peru, with a focus on the stone structures of the Ancash region...

Denise Tanner explores what can be learned from older people's experiences of managing ageing. By examining everyday experiences and perspectives, she makes connections with related research and...

This comprehensive survey of Japanese philosophical thought from 1862 to 1994 provides an in-depth introduction to key thinkers and their ideas during Japan's modern era.Originally published, this...

The Two Faces of Fear: Violence and Inequality in the Mexican Metropolis by Ana Villarreal Ana Villarreal's new book explores how fear and violence have transformed everyday life in Mexico over the...

Digital Media Sport Technology Power and Culture in the Network Society by Brett Hutchins and David Rowe explores the complex relationships between technological change, market power, and cultural...

The Virtual Pedophile: How Social Outcast Became Virtual Threat Gillian Harkins examines how the pedophile's image evolved from an outcast to a virtually normal figure, treated as an exception rather...

The Big Move: Life Between the Turning Points By Ruth Ray Karpen, Helen Q. Kivnick and Anne M. Wyatt-Brown As Anne M. Wyatt-Brown's life is transformed by her husband's ill health, she finds herself...

African traditional religion encompasses a variety of non-dogmatic spiritual practices followed by millions around the world. This expanded second edition examines the nature of African traditional...

We Are Not Shadows is a powerful collection of poetry and prose that shines a light on the experiences of women who have often been silenced. Amy Kenny's words shed light on the lack of narratives...

This radical and critical account of family justice explores children's wellbeing and ethical issues in children's upbringing through the lens of political philosophy. Tim Fowler challenges the...

This volume explores 'harmful cultural practices', a term used by organizations working within a human rights framework to describe discriminatory practices against women in the global South. It...

Iron Age and Romano-British Agriculture in the North Gloucestershire Severn Vale by Neil Holbrook This volume presents two significant archaeological reports from excavations in north Gloucestershire...

Alcohol in Ancient Mexico explores the diverse distillation traditions found in ancient Mexican cultures. This book delves into the various plants and processes used to create intoxicating beverages,...

Creating Together explores an innovative approach to research that combines arts practices and scholarship in participatory, community-based, and collaborative contexts across Canada. This collection...

Seeds of Power: Environmental Injustice and Genetically Modified Soybeans in Argentina explores how genetically modified soybeans have become a central part of Argentina's national development...

The Disarticulate Language, Disability, and the Narratives of Modernity by James Berger explores how individuals who stand outside of language - including those with disabilities, "wild" children,...

Disciplining Statistics: A Comparative Study of Population Data in England and France, 1830-1885 by Libby Schweber. In the 19th century, the science of population statistics underwent significant...

The power of love has become a central topic in contemporary theory debates. This book explores the complex relationship between love and gendered power asymmetries, arguing that love is both a site...

The Research Event Towards Prospective Methodologies in Sociology by Mike Michael explores how to research the unknown and the emerging aspects of social life. This book aims to foster an empirical...

Coventry's Medieval Suburbs Excavations at Hill Street, Upper Well Street and Far Gosford Street 2003-07 provides valuable insights into two medieval suburbs outside Coventry city gates. The...

Silence in Science: Exploring the Gaps and Pauses in Communication This book examines the significance of silence in science communication, highlighting its role in facilitating turn-taking,...

Dr. Marilyn Fitzgerald's journey to microfinance sustainable futures is a poignant and thought-provoking account of her global efforts to support individuals in need.Through her experiences, Dr...

South Bronx Battles: A Community's Resilience and Renewal In the 1970s, the South Bronx was ravaged by burnout. Yet, its community refused to give up. Through the eyes of its members, Carolyn...

Late Punic Epigraphy: An Introduction to the Study of Neo-Punic and Latino-Punic Inscriptions by Karel Jongeling and Robert Kerr provides an accessible introduction to Northwest Semitic epigraphy...

The Capital of the Superficial by Julia FirleyA thought-provoking exploration of modern society, this book examines the complexities of human relationships and the superficial nature of contemporary...

Nationalism in a Transnational Age: Irrational Fears and the Strategic Abuse of Nationalist Pride by Frank Jacob and Carsten Schapkow. The idea that nationalism has been defeated is a misconception...

Shopping malls are thriving in urban Latin America, but what does this mean for the people who use them? Arlene Dávila's El Mall explores how shopping malls and consumption are shaping conversations...

Lifers: An ethnography of prisoners serving twenty years or more in California correctional institutions challenges conventional wisdom on homicide and the purposes of imprisonment. John Irwin, who...

Empires, Ruins and Networks explores the role of art in a world shaped by globalisation and competition for cultural tourism. Authors from diverse backgrounds examine alternative spaces outside...

All Politics Are God's Politics: Moroccan Islamism and the Sacralization of Democracy by Ahmed Khanani. The notion that Islam is inherently undemocratic has been perpetuated in Western media, often...

The People of Palomas: A Comprehensive Analysis of Neandertal Remains from the Sima de las Palomas del Cabezo Gordo. The Sima de las Palomas del Cabezo Gordo site in southeastern Spain is a unique...

Landscapes of Abandonment explores the relationship between abandonment and the construction of contemporary capitalist cultures. Through social theory and cultural analysis, Roger A. Salerno...

From the Slave Trade to 'Free' Trade: How Trade Undermines Democracy and Justice in AfricaThis collection of essays gathers articles from Pambazuka News, a leading publication on issues of trade and...

Waiting for Macedonia offers a unique insight into one of Europe's most significant moments following the collapse of communism. This ethnography explores how identity has been negotiated in...

Sounds and Colours Brazil is a comprehensive exploration of Brazilian music and culture. This book package combines 200 pages of in-depth articles, photos, and illustrations with a 20-track CD...

This English translation of Rudolf Steiner's lectures explores the connections between Anthroposophy and various fields of study, including science, philosophy, education, theology, social sciences,...

Exploring the intricate relationships between human and nonhuman agents, Multiple Nature-Cultures, Diverse Anthropologies reveals how the role of nature has evolved in anthropology over time.This...

The Third Space of Sovereignty: The Postcolonial Politics of U.S.-indigenous Relations by Kevin Bruyneel explores the complex and often contentious relationship between the United States and its...

Dazzling intelligence radiates from this book, yielding a rich new conceptual language to describe the movements of sex in 19th-century America. Peter Coviello carefully listens and brilliantly...

The Girls' History and Culture Reader: The Twentieth Century provides a comprehensive collection of influential essays that have shaped the field of American girls' history and culture. This...

Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python by Jesus Rogel-Salazar provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical analysis in Python. Suitable for both those looking to refresh their...

Universal Basic Income provides a balanced exploration of this contentious policy, weighing up its pros and cons from various perspectives. This book offers both theoretical foundations and...