Social Science

Sport has been an integral part of African cultural life for centuries. Today, Africa plays a significant role in the global sporting landscape. This book provides a comprehensive survey of sport in...

Villain Or Visionary? R. A. S. MacAlister and the Archaeology of PalestineThis book celebrates the centennial of the publication of R. A. S. MacAlister's excavations at Tel Gezer, conducted under the...

American popular culture has become ubiquitous, with its influence felt across the globe. From fashion to music and film, American products are widely consumed in many countries. But is this...

Anxiety, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease: A Cultural Analysis of Late Modern Subjectivity and Its Discontents. This book explores three major illnesses of late modernity - anxiety, depression, and...

Under Surveillance: Living in a Culture of Control Randolph Lewis explores the emotional, ethical, and aesthetic challenges of living with surveillance in America since 9/11. He examines the growth...

Swedish Folktales and Legends is a rich collection of over 150 tales that showcase Sweden's diverse folklore tradition. Translated from Swedish for the first time, these stories offer a unique...

Seeking a Research-Ethics Covenant in the Social Sciences is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges facing social science research ethics. Will C. van den Hoonaard argues that the current...

Black Behind the Ears: Dominican Racial Identity from Museums to Beauty Shops explores the complex history and identity formation of Dominicans in the Dominican Republic and the United States...

This book explores how fictional worlds are present in everyday life, proposing a new theory of media use for the digital age. Authors Susana Pajares Tosca and Lisbeth Klastrup examine how people...

Aboriginal Oral Traditions: Theory, Practice, Ethics by Renate Eigenbrod and René Hulan explores the complex relationships between Indigenous communities, their traditions, and the modern world. This...

Other Cities, Other Worlds brings together leading scholars to explore how non-Western global cities are perceived and imagined. The contributors examine urban imaginaries, focusing on historical and...

The Eugenic Marriage by W. Grant Hague and W. Grant Hague is a thought-provoking exploration of eugenics, a concept that has been both influential and controversial in the history of social science...

A Son of the Forest and Other Writings by William ApessThis collection brings together the best-known works of 19th-century Indian writer William Apess, including his first extended autobiography...

East Los Angeles History of a Barrio by Ricardo Romo explores the story of one of the largest Mexican-American communities in the United States. This barrio, known as "East Los Angeles," has a...

The Han China's Diverse Majority by Agnieszka Joniak-Luthi explores the complexities of Han identity in contemporary China, revealing how it intersects with and differs from the identities of the...

Suffering and Sentiment explores how people in Yap (Federated States of Micronesia) experience and express pain, shedding light on local systems of knowledge, morality, and practice. Jason Throop...

Neoliberalism, Interrupted: Social Change and Contested Governance in Contemporary Latin America This collection of case studies challenges conventional understandings of transformation in Latin...

Calvin Dill Wilson's short book explores an often-overlooked aspect of American history: the ownership of slaves by free African-Americans in the South before the Civil War.African-Americans, who had...

Sharing and Hiding Religious Knowledge in Early Judaism, Christianity, and Islam explores how diverse communities in Ancient and Late Antique cultural contexts shared or concealed knowledge. From...

The Ozark region has long been associated with antigovernment sentiment. However, the roots of this conservatism are complex and multifaceted. J. Blake Perkins explores how rural heritage has...

Beyoncé in the World: Making Meaning with Queen Bey in Troubled Times brings together new work from sixteen international scholars to explore Beyoncé's impact as an artist and public figure. From her...

Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley is a foundational work in American archaeology, first published in 1848 as part of the newly established Smithsonian Institution. It remains a key document...

Divorce in Japan has become a more visible and viable option in recent years. In "Intimate Disconnections", Allison Alexy explores this shift, examining how changing social norms have led to an...

This volume presents recent archaeological discoveries in Dublin, shedding new light on the city's medieval past. Excavations at various sites have uncovered evidence of Hiberno-Norse and...

Performing Hysteria by Johanna Braun explores the resurgence of hysteria in popular discourse. Recent events such as the #metoo movement, Trumpianism, and Black Lives Matter have sparked intense...

James Boon's exploration of cultural interpretation takes an unconventional approach, embracing the complexities and ambiguities that arise from diverse texts and rituals. By drawing connections...

Experiencing Public Relations offers a unique perspective on the field by examining how public relations is perceived and lived in everyday life. By exploring theoretical definitions and real-world...

Being La Dominicana: Race and Identity in the Visual Culture of Santo DomingoRachel Afi Quinn explores how visual media portray Dominican women and how women represent themselves in response to...

This comprehensive analysis of China's position in Asia is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the region's dynamics. Written by a group of prominent scholars, it provides an informed...

Alluvium and Empire: Archaeology of Colonial Resettlement and Indigenous Persistence on Peru's North CoastThis book explores the stories of Indigenous people who were subject to one of the largest...

The Basque language, Euskara, is one of Europe's most ancient tongues and a vital part of today's lively Basque culture. In "Reclaiming Basque", Jacqueline Urla examines the ideology, methods, and...

Women and Public Life in Early Meiji Japan explores the activities of women in Meiji Japan's new public spaces. This book examines the roles of women in schools, social groups, employment, and print...

At the turn of the century, what does it mean to be queer and Asian American? This collection brings together diverse voices from visual artists, fiction writers, community organizers, scholars, and...

"Exploring the complexities of masculinity in American culture, "Male Trouble" delves into the concept's troubled history and its relation to feminism. Under pressure from changing social norms and...

International migration is a pressing concern for many countries, sparking debates about regulation and control. This book offers a fresh perspective on the issue by exploring the analytical...

The stories of radical women in the Black Freedom Struggle have been overlooked for too long. This collection sheds light on the pivotal roles these women played in shaping the movement, from local...

Civil wars are among the most difficult problems in world politics. While mediation, intervention, and peacekeeping have produced some positive results in helping to end civil wars, they fall short...

Work and Livelihoods: An Introduction explores how individuals navigate their work lives in times of crisis. This collection of ethnographic studies examines the experiences of workers across...

Five Days Baltimore's Fiery Reckoning A gripping account of eight individuals caught up in the uprising that shook Baltimore to its core. Spanning just five days, this kaleidoscopic narrative reveals...

Care, Community and Citizenship: Research and Practice in a Changing Policy Context by Susan Balloch and Michael Hill explores the complex relationships between social care, community, and...

A full-throated and provocative memoir in letters, Dear Senthuran is a dazzling literary talent's account of their life. Akwaeke Emezi shares intimate correspondence with friends, lovers, and family...

Discover the complex and multifaceted world of Oni, Japan's ubiquitous supernatural figures. Noriko T. Reider's in-depth examination explores their cultural history, roles, and significance as...

Working Women in Jordan explores how educational opportunities and urbanization are shaping the lives of young women in Jordan. Through extensive interviews with dozens of women and analysis of...

Puppets of Nostalgia: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of the Japanese Awaji Ningyō TraditionFirst published in 1997, this groundbreaking work explores the ritual origins and religious dimensions of...

Fighting Feelings: Lessons in Gendered Racism and Queer Life by Gulzar R. Charania explores the complex experiences of women of colour, shedding light on everyday racism, its lasting impacts, and the...

Hardcover 323 pages (May 2015) This book explores the complexities of violence and its impact on our understanding of human rights. John Sifton, a human rights lawyer, recounts his experiences...

The Ecology of the Spoken Word: Amazonian Storytelling and Shamanism among the Napo Runa This volume presents the first theoretical and experiential translation of Napo Runa mythology in English...

Digital Media, Political Polarization and Challenges to Democracy by Maren Beaufort This book explores the complex relationships between social media, political polarization, and civic engagement in...

Exploring peaceful societies around the world, this anthology delves into the complexities of conflict resolution and the underlying factors that contribute to harmony. Through nine in-depth case...

A Landscape of Travel examines the impact of tourism on rural ethnic communities in China, highlighting the complex and often unintended consequences for those whose lives are most directly affected...

The Business of Ethnography: Strategic Exchanges, People and Organizations by Brian Moeran This book offers a unique perspective on business practices, exploring how social structures influence...

Cinesexuality explores the queerness of cinema spectatorship, arguing that this experience represents a unique encounter of desire, pleasure and perversion. By examining various cinematic examples,...

Exploring the changing nature of work and its impact on employment, Myths at Work critically examines widely-held ideas about globalization, post-fordist production methods, and consumer-based...

Indo-Pacific Strategies: Navigating Geopolitics at the Dawn of a New Age This book explores the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific region as major powers shift their focus to this space. With...

The Palestinian Arab National Movement, 1929-1939 From Riots to Rebellion by Yehoshua Porath. This book provides an in-depth examination of the pivotal decade leading up to World War II, tracing the...

The Bacchic-Orphic Gold Lamellae of Crete by Yannis Tzifopoulos is a study of twelve small gold lamellae from Crete that were used as tokens for entrance into a golden afterlife. The deceased who...

Revealing Cultural Landscapes in North-West Arabia is a collection of recent archaeological discoveries and analyses from the region. The volume presents findings from survey, excavation, and study...

Facets of a Harmony: An Anthropological Study of the Roma in Eastern Slovakia by Jan Ort. This book offers a nuanced exploration of the complex relationships within a village in eastern Slovakia,...

Life in a Cave at Petra: A Personal Account of Life with the Bdoul 1981-1986 by Judith McKenzie. In the early 1980s, Judith McKenzie spent several years living in a cave at the ancient site of Petra...

The Urban Field: Capital and Governmentality in the Age of Techno-monopoly By Sami Moisio and Ugo Rossi Agenda Publishing, 2024 In this critical analysis, Moisio and Rossi examine the rise of...

The Rotinonshonni: A Traditional Iroquoian History through the Eyes of Teharonhia:wako and Sawiskera by Brian Rice offers a comprehensive history based on oral traditions. This book chronicles the...

A Dictionary of Asian Mythology by David Leeming provides an in-depth exploration of the rich and varied mythologies of the Asian continent. This comprehensive guide covers the key mythologies of...

Jews Across the Americas: A Sourcebook, 1492-PresentThis groundbreaking sourcebook explores the diverse history and culture of American Jewry through primary sources from Latin America, the...

A World of Others' Words: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Intertextuality by Richard Bauman explores how written and spoken texts interact with each other across cultures. This collection of...

Sustainability is a major challenge facing cultural and heritage institutions worldwide. In this comprehensive analysis, Diane Barthel-Bouchier examines how environmental threats and social...

Contemporary China: A New Superpower? explores the complexities of China's society, politics, economics, and international affairs. Structured into three sections, this comprehensive textbook delves...

Conversations on Human Nature brings together 20 interviews with leading scholars from various disciplines to explore what it means to be human. This collection of debates and discussions outlines...

Introduction to Positive Media Psychology explores the positive effects of media use on our emotional, cognitive, and behavioral well-being. The authors examine how various forms of media, including...

Addressing the resurgence of antisemitism in today's highly charged climate, this edited collection brings together 18 essays that explore its new and resurgent forms. From rising nationalism and...

The Islamic Peoples of the Soviet Union provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse Muslim communities within the USSR. First published in 1987, this historical and statistical handbook aims to...

The Welfare State: Its Aims, Benefits and CostsThis 2020 edition explores the historical roots of the welfare state, examining its problems and challenges in allocating resources. It compares the...

Gesture and Power: Religion, Nationalism, and Everyday Performance in Congo by Yolanda Covington-Ward explores how embodied practices and performances among the BisiKongo people have been used to...

Anthropologists and scholars of development have long debated the nature of 'development' as a concept. This volume offers a timely intervention in these debates, moving beyond critique to explore...

A comprehensive examination of America's white separatist movement challenges common stereotypes. Sociologists Betty A. Dobratz and Stephanie L. Shanks-Meile present a nuanced study, drawing on...

This analysis explores the cultural, social and political economic expressions of neoliberalization, highlighting its relational geographies. Through in-depth empirical research across various world...

This groundbreaking book explores how cultural differences impact social work values and ethics. Richard Hugman examines how social workers can develop cross-cultural engagement in practice.Through...

Hardcover: 188 pages (2012 edition) This book examines the history of police reform over the past 50 years, focusing on the role of citizen "spectators" in shaping police practice and policy. Toch...

At Risk: Indian Sexual Politics and the Global AIDS Crisis by Gowri Vijayakumar explores the pivotal moment in the 1990s when India was poised to face one of the world's biggest AIDS epidemics. A...

Re-orienting Cuisine: East Asian Foodways in the Twenty-First Century By Kwang Ok Kim Berghahn Books, 2018 The way we eat is shaped by more than just the food itself. How it's produced, distributed,...

The Late Nubian Settlement at Arminna West by Bruce TriggerThis report describes the excavations made in the village site near the north end of the plain of Arminna West in 1961-62. The site yielded...

Social Mobility in Industrial Society by Seymour Lipset is a seminal work that explores the relationship between industrialization and social mobility. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing...

The New Agrarian Mind: The Movement Toward Decentralist Thought in Twentieth-Century America by Allan C. Carlson. In the early 20th century, a distinctive intellectual movement emerged to counter the...

China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012: A Strategic Alliance? The relationship between China and Saudi Arabia has become increasingly significant in recent years. As the world's second-largest...

Cara Wallis explores the impact of mobile technology on rural young women in China as they navigate unskilled service work and urban life. Through immersive fieldwork, she examines how cell phones...

The struggles of pastoral communities in Eastern Africa are starkly revealed in this collection of case studies. Long-term field research sheds light on the dispossession of indigenous dwellers from...

This book explores the concept of food literacy and its significance in our lives. As we navigate the complexities of the global food system, it's essential to understand the role that food plays in...

The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More by Kevin D. Walker In the world of food, Americans are often presented with an abundance of convenient options. However, this seemingly ideal...

This book offers a unique and experimental approach to understanding violence, exploring four distinct ways of thinking about and theorising the phenomenon. It examines how social researchers and...

Discover the fascinating world of archaeology through this captivating collection of stories. From ancient sites like Olduvai and Altamira to the mysterious temples of the Tartessians, this book...

Disrupted Urbanism: A Fresh Perspective on Smart Cities in Africa This book offers a critical alternative to the dominant 'smart city' narrative, highlighting the potential of local digital...

The Secular State Under Siege: Religion and Politics in Europe and America by Christian Joppke This thought-provoking analysis explores the complex relationship between religion and politics,...

This volume investigates the use of sports mega-events by emerging states as part of their 'soft power' strategies. Soft power refers to a state's attempts to showcase its nation, increase its...

The Politics of Expertise by Stephen P. Turner explores how knowledge and power are intertwined in institutions that shape our understanding of expertise. This thought-provoking book examines four...

The South China Sea Disputes: A Strategic Analysis of US-China Competition. This edited book explores the growing tensions between the United States and China over the South China Sea, examining why...

Exploring the role of computers in archaeology, this comprehensive review covers all aspects of the discipline from survey and excavation to museums and education.The book delves into the theoretical...

The Sexual Life of English Languages of Caste and Desire in Colonial India by Shefali Chandra explores how English became an Indian language. Chandra challenges traditional views that English was...

Lois Presser's groundbreaking work explores the life stories of men who have perpetrated violence. Through in-depth interviews with these individuals, she sheds light on how they became the people we...

Racism and the Press by Teun A. van Dijk presents a comprehensive analysis of press coverage of ethnic affairs, drawing on data from British and Dutch newspapers.This interdisciplinary study...

Shamanism and Vulnerability on the North and South American Great Plains by Kathleen Bolling Lowrey explores the complex relationships between indigenous cultures and colonial societies in the...

The Other Shore: Essays on Writers and Writing by Michael Jackson This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between writing, understanding, and being in the world. Drawing on...