Social Science

The New Demagogues: Religion, Masculinity and the Populist Epoch by Joshua M. Roose explores how the decay and corruption of key social institutions has created a vacuum of intellectual and moral...

The exploitation of archaeological sites for commercial gain is a serious global problem. Archaeological sites and cultural institutions are targeted during peace and wartime, with their contents...

David Leeming's comprehensive narrative study explores the mythology of the Middle East, from prehistoric cultures to the rise of Egypt and Babylonia, Israel and Roman rule, and the early history of...

Locked in Leather is a story that delves into the world of restraints and leather gear, drawing from the author's personal experiences. With a vivid imagination, John Strickland crafts a unique...

Carol Mason examines the paradoxical relationship between pro-life politics and violence in her investigation into pro-life literature. She reveals how the apocalyptic narrative has evolved over...

Inside the Antisemitic Mind: The Language of Jew-Hatred in Contemporary Germany explores how language is used to perpetuate hostility towards Jews. This book examines the power of words and their...

Social Media Use in Crisis and Risk Communication Emergencies, Concerns and Awareness by Harald Hornmoen and Klas Backholm is a comprehensive exploration of how social media can be used to mitigate...

Trauma and the Rehabilitation of Trafficked Women: The Experiences of Yazidi SurvivorsThis book explores the challenges and strategies for rehabilitating and reintegrating Yazidi women who have been...

Biopolitical Media Catastrophe, Immunity and Bare Life by Allen Meek presents a historical account of media and catastrophe that explores how responses to disaster in media and cultural criticism are...

Surviving the Sanctuary City: A Study of Nepali Migrant Labor and Asylum Enforcement in New York. This ethnographic study explores the lives of Nepali migrants navigating the asylum process in...

A history of Americans' obsession with advice spans centuries. From Poor Richard to Dr. Spock and Miss Manners, people have stepped up to offer guidance on matters large and small. This has been true...

The Delinquent Solution: A Study in Subcultural TheoryFirst published in 1966, this book presents a study of crime associated with subcultures. It explores the concept and theory of subcultures,...

Introduction to Mathematical Sociology provides a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical tools and applications used in sociology. This textbook covers essential mathematics such as linear...

Joseph Litvak's Strange Gourmets offers a fresh perspective on sophistication, redefining it beyond its negative connotations. By exploring how certain texts embody and subvert this concept, Litvak...

Since the 1970s, anthropologists have been increasingly examining gender as a social construct. This shift in focus has led to a more nuanced understanding of how sex and gender intersect with other...

The Waste Between Our Ears by Gerry Gillespie offers a practical solution to restore our world's ecosystems and vital soils. By changing how we think about waste management, Gillespie argues that we...

Queer Embodiment Monstrosity, Medical Violence, and Intersex Experience explores what it means to have a legible body in the West. Hil Malatino examines how intersexuality became an anomalous...

Chaucer's Losers, Nintendo's Children, and Other Forays in Queer Ludonarratology by Tison Pugh explores the intersection of narrative, game design, and queer theory. By examining the boundaries...

The authority of medicine is shaped by complex relationships among physicians, industry, colleagues, and organizations. In "Managing Medical Authority", Daniel Menchik explores how knowledge is...

Changing lives through literature is a proven approach to reforming offenders. This book explores how it works and provides practical advice for teachers.The authors, who founded an educational...

Selling Sex Overseas: Chinese Women and the Realities of Prostitution and Global Sex Trafficking challenges the common perception of sex workers as victims. Chin and Finckenauer bring to life an...

This comprehensive review of Jewish culture and history explores how rites and customs celebrating stages of life have evolved over time.From biblical to modern times, Ivan G. Marcus examines the...

Sean Cubitt's Timeshift On Video Culture explores the aesthetics of video through a critical analysis of current semiotic, postmodernist and psychoanalytic approaches. By examining real-life video...

This collection of essays explores the development of trade and markets in West Africa from the period of the slave trade to the 20th century. The authors examine the impact of internal economic and...

That Floating Bridge by Benj DeMott explores the complexities of contemporary America through essays, poems, and plays. Drawing on a wide range of perspectives, this collection examines key issues...

Brigitte Alfter's guide to cross-border collaborative journalism offers practical skills for transnational reporting. This approach has become increasingly important in today's globalised world,...

The foreclosure crisis that ravaged the US in 2008 was one of the largest bank seizures of residential homes in history. In this book, Noelle Stout examines how predatory bureaucracy failed to...

Papa Sartre explores the complex dynamics of urban modernity and political globalism in the Arab world. As the Egyptian state seeks to capture the promises of neoliberalism, citizens struggle over...

This is Not a Diary by Zygmunt Bauman explores the signs of our times in their early stages, before they have matured into familiar forms. The author's observations, recorded between 2010 and 2011,...

The Exquisite Corpse of Asian America: Biopolitics, Biosociality, and Posthuman Ecologies (Sexual Cultures, 16) This book explores the complex relationship between race, body, and identity in Asian...

From Clans to Co-Ops explores the social and economic relations that enable cooperatives operating on land confiscated from mafiosi in Sicily. This project is seen as a significant victory over the...

Struggling Giants: City-region Governance in London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo examines the transformation of four major metropolises over the past thirty years. This analysis explores how these...

This book explores the complex dilemmas faced by youth workers in their daily practice. By examining how different professionals respond to challenging situations, it reveals essential dimensions of...

Culture and Meaning in Health Services Research is a practical guide to applying interpretive qualitative methods to pressing healthcare delivery problems. A leading medical anthropologist shares her...

American men have come to believe that the world is tilted against them. A majority feel they face some form of discrimination due to their sex. The authors of Gender Threat explore the reasoning...

Signs and Society: Further Studies in Semiotic Anthropology by Richard J. Parmentier explores the connections between signs, language, and human agency. Drawing on the work of C. S. Peirce and...

Puerto Rican brujos have evolved from spiritual entrepreneurs who advise clients in both spiritual and legal matters. Drawing on extensive fieldwork among practicing brujos, this book presents a...

Queer studies have traditionally focused on urban cultures in America. Scott Herring challenges this perspective by exploring how rural queers have responded to this narrow focus.In "Another Country:...

The Lindy Hop holds profound political meaning, according to Ralph Ellison. This dance form, once billed as "America's True National Folk Dance", has a lasting impact on American culture. In...

A comprehensive survey of vinaya literature is presented in this volume. Covering both primary and secondary sources from various languages, including Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, English,...

Across the Kingdom offers a nuanced portrait of contemporary Saudi culture and the lives of its individuals. Loring Danforth's vivid descriptions and personal narratives take us on a journey through...

The Middle Stone Age of Nigeria in Its West African Context by Philip Allsworth-Jones provides a comprehensive account of the evidence for this period in Nigeria and its surrounding countries. The...

Northern Cheyenne Ledger Art by Fort Robinson Breakout Survivors presents a unique and powerful collection of images created by Native warriors during their imprisonment in 1879. Using drawing...

Afghanistan Politics and Economics in a Globalising State by Niamatullah Ibrahimi and William Maley offers a comprehensive overview of the country's formation, politics, economic challenges, and...

The salwaar-kameez has become a global fashion phenomenon, transforming from a negatively coded 'ethnic clothing' to a mainstream garment. In her ethnography, Parminder Bhachu explores the design and...

This collection presents Karl Marx's key writings on society and social change, offering insights into his theory of society and its evolution. Divided into three sections, the volume covers topics...

A Cultural History of Twin Beds challenges our understanding of domestic life by examining the rise and fall of twin beds as a popular sleeping arrangement for married couples between 1870 and 1970...

Warriors and Other Men Notions of Masculinity from the Late Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age in ScandinaviaThis study challenges traditional views of masculinity by examining how cultural ideas and...

Elites: A General Model by Murray Milner Jr. provides a systematic sociological model of elites and non-elites in recent years. This accessible book outlines a new typology of economic, political,...

Transforming Social Work Practice offers new strategies for social workers concerned with political action and social justice. By exploring postmodern theory's perspectives, this book helps develop...

Vatican II: A Sociological Analysis of Religious Change by Melissa Wilde explores one of the most significant events in modern Catholic history. In 1964, millions of Roman Catholics worldwide...

The Secret Origins of Comics Studies explores the key figures who have shaped the field of Comics Studies over the past 75 years. Edited by Matthew J. Smith and Randy Duncan, this collection sheds...

This book explores the relationship between children and material culture from prehistory to the late twentieth century. By examining data from across Europe, Scandinavia, the Americas and Asia, it...

Exploring the role of soul in community work, Peter Westoby argues that social change requires a deeper connection with people's aspirations and longings. This approach seeks to unlock awareness and...

Exploring American Folk Music: Ethnic, Regional & Vernacular Traditions in the United States offers a fascinating look at the diverse strains of American folk music, including Latin, Native American,...

Tales of Old Odessa: Crime and Civility in a City of Thieves offers a unique perspective on the vibrant city of Odessa at the turn of the 20th century. Founded by Catherine the Great, this Russian...

Exploring the complexities of masculinity in modern society, Marginalized Masculinities Contexts, Continuities and Change examines how men experience marginalization across different social contexts...

American Heathens: A New Religious Movement in America Jennifer Snook explores the development and trajectory of American Heathenry, a practice that challenges traditional notions of identity and...

Gender Blending: Confronting the Limits of DualityAaron Devor's theory interprets gender as a social distinction related to, but different from, biological sex. According to Devor, gender is a status...

Peasants under Siege: The Collectivization of Romanian Agriculture, 1949-1962 by Gail Kligman and Katherine Verdery provides a comprehensive look at the social engineering process that followed...

This social history explores the impact of the Spanish conquest on a remote corner of Spain's colonial American empire. By examining marriage and intimate social relations, it offers a unique...

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among women in Venezuela, with those from poorer backgrounds disproportionately affected. In this ethnography, Rebecca G. Martínez explores how doctors and...

In fin-de-siècle France, women's lives were undergoing significant changes. The emergence of "new women" - urban, middle-class women who defied traditional gender roles - sparked intense public...

Child Slavery Now: A Contemporary Reader by Gary Craig The legacy of 19th-century abolition efforts has not yet eradicated modern forms of child slavery, with an estimated 210 million children...

A portrait of rural Pennsylvania at the heart of the fracking controversy. Up to Heaven and Down to Hell is a vivid account of the personal costs of shale gas extraction, where property rights can...

A Shared Future: Faith-Based Organizing for Racial Equity and Ethical Democracy by Richard L. Wood and Brad R. Fulton is a study of how faith-based organizations can build democratic participation...

The Game of Humor: A Comprehensive Theory of Why We Laugh Humour is an integral part of our lives, manifesting in various forms from everyday conversations to literature and media. However, the...

The Meaning of Video Games explores video games as cultural forms of expression that are received in the world, where their meanings get made. This approach treats video games as worthy of scholarly...

American Family Cycles: A 400-year perspective on family dynamics. This book explores four distinct cycles of strength and weakness in American family systems, tracing their development from colonial...

This study reorients our understanding of early educational determinants of social stratification outcomes, focusing on unequal cognitive skill attainment for ethnic and poverty groups in urban areas...

This ethnographic study offers an in-depth look at Friends of the Earth International (FoEI), a transnational environmentalist federation. Based on nine years of research, Caroline Gatt explores the...

The Nature and Origin of the Cult of Silvanus in the Roman Provinces of Dalmatia and Pannonia explores the cult of Silvanus, presenting recent research findings to the academic community. New...

Culture in Chaos: An Anthropology of the Social Condition in War by Stephen C. Lubkemann explores how war transforms social relations and culture. In the aftermath of Mozambique's civil war, which...

Rituals of Ethnicity: Thangmi Identities Between Nepal and India by Sara Shneiderman explores the complex relationships between mobility, ethnicity, and ritual action in the Himalayan region. Through...

Teresia Kieuea Teaiwa's remarkable body of work has left an indelible mark on various scholarly fields. This collection brings together her most significant contributions, showcasing her innovative...

The Iranian Diaspora Challenges, Negotiations, and Transformations by Mohsen Mostafavi Mobasher presents a comprehensive overview of the experiences of Iranian migrants since the 1979 revolution...

Gogo Breeze Zambia's Radio Elder and the Voices of Free Speech by Harri Englund is a thought-provoking study of a popular radio personality in Zambia. In 2003, an elderly retired schoolteacher began...

Discovering one's first period is a moment that can evoke a range of emotions. In "First Blood: A Cultural Study of Menarche", Sally Dammery explores how women from diverse cultures around the world...

Contemporary Futures: Perspectives from Social Anthropology explores how our visions of the future shape our present and its impact on society. This collection of essays by social anthropologists...

The Culture of Business and the Business of Culture This ethnography examines the culture of contemporary business education and its role in shaping global capitalism. Based on extensive field...

South Korean Popular Culture and North Korea by Youna Kim explores how South Korea's vibrant culture has spread to North Korea. Despite being consumed underground, South Korean media have gained...

A salutary reminder of the need to redefine and remake continually what we mean by 'freedom' is offered in this thought-provoking collection. The F-Words Group's exploration of liberation and modern...

Aerial Imagination in Cuba: Exploring the Sky as a Medium of Circulation This visually engaging book takes you on a journey to explore how Cubans imagine the sky as a medium that allows things to...

Criminalisation and advanced marginality by Peter Squires and John Lea offers a critical assessment of Loïc Wacquant's influential work on the neo-liberal government of crime. This book provides a...

Social Death: Questioning the Life-Desthrough Boundary This book brings together diverse perspectives on social death, a concept that describes when an individual's or group's social existence ceases...

This collection examines the exchange of Asian identities in pan-Pacific cinemas, exploring both film production and reception. It considers texts with marked transnationality and the polysemic...

In Memory of Times to Come: A Nuanced Account of Change in Southeastern Papua New Guinea Melissa Demian's new book offers a thought-provoking examination of how people assess their experience of...

Borders of states, borders of citizenship, borders of exclusion. As the lines drawn on international treaty maps become ditches in the ground and roaming barriers in the air, a complex state...

Network Sovereignty: Building the Internet Across Indian Country By Marisa Elena Duarte The United Nations General Assembly has declared affordable internet access a human right, essential for...

The Northern Pow-wow: A Rich Cultural Heritage Through Music and Dance. Tara Browner's Heartbeat of the People offers an in-depth exploration of traditional Indian music and dance, focusing on the...

The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin (Pocket Edition) This collection of stories showcases the universal appeal and timeless truths of Nasrudin, a figure whose trials and tribulations...

Society and Nature: Changing Our Environment, Changing OurselvesThis accessible introduction to the sociology of the environment explores contemporary issues and debates, including the impact of...

Slavery, Geography and Empire in Nineteenth-Century Marine Landscapes of Montreal and Jamaica explores the intersection of geography and slavery in the art of two British island colonies: Montreal...

The image of the nurturing black mother has held a powerful place in the American imagination for decades. Clinging to Mammy: The Faithful Slave in Twentieth-Century America explores why this figure...

Sexuality in Indonesia is a complex and multifaceted topic, sparking passionate responses. This book explores various aspects of sex, sexuality, and relationships in modern-day Indonesia, shedding...

Bitter and Sweet: Food, Meaning, and Modernity in Rural China by Ellen Oxfeld explores the complex relationship between food and everyday life in rural China over several tumultuous decades. In this...

In-depth analysis of Jewish religion and law in Israel from a gendered perspective. Holy Rebellion explores social change in Israel through a rigorous examination of the relationships between...

Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives Pardis Mahdavi explores the complex relationships between migration, family, and state policy in this thought-provoking ethnography. Through...

Four lives, one injustice. This powerful and personal account explores the experiences of four individuals who were wrongly convicted of crimes they did not commit.The author delves into the...

Energy and Development by Frauke Urban provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationships between energy and development. The world faces two major challenges: providing modern energy...