Social Science

Romaphobia: The Last Acceptable Form of RacismThis thought-provoking book explores the discrimination faced by Roma communities in Europe, shedding light on a long-standing issue with its roots in the early history of European nation-states.Through...

The Power of Knitting: Stitching Together Our Lives in a Fractured WorldDiscover how knitting has shaped history, from ancient civilizations to modern-day activism. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni explores the hidden power of purl and...

This thought-provoking collection of stories explores what it means to be a man and challenges traditional notions of masculinity. Through intimate interviews with trans men and transmasculine individuals, Ezra Woodger sheds light on the complexities of...

This third edition of Media and Crime critically examines the complex interactions between media and crime. It explores innovations in technology and forms of reporting, including citizen journalism, and delves into the impact of new media on crime...

The World According to Star Wars by Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons of this beloved story as they relate to childhood, fathers, and our values as a society.From its wildly unanticipated success to its exploration of freedom of choice and...

This book explores the nature and functioning of groups, as well as the role of group leaders in facilitating social communication. The author draws on two key models: Ruth Cohn's Theme-Centered Interaction and Bruce Tuckman's model of group phases.By...

The Stonewall Riots: A pivotal moment in history that changed America forever. On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn was raided by police, sparking five days of rioting that would change the face of gay and lesbian life. Renowned historian Martin Duberman...

Experience the nostalgia of multiplayer PC gaming's golden era, when the internet was built by friends and in-game purchases were pizza deliveries. LAN parties embodied an open and optimistic spirit that's been lost in today's digital world.Featuring...

Teeth: A Very Short Introduction by Peter S. Ungar provides an in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of teeth, tracing their evolution over half a billion years. From their role in breaking down food to their development of tough or hard tissues...

Class and Stratification by Rosemary Crompton is a comprehensive analysis of inequality in modern society. This revised edition explores why understanding class and stratification is crucial for addressing problems of inequality, and how tools used to...

The Human Network: How We're Connected and Why It Matters By Matthew O. Jackson, Atlantic Books Our relationships in school, university, work and society have a profound impact on our lives, extending far beyond the present moment. Professor Matthew...

North American Indians: A Very Short Introduction explores the history and diversity of indigenous peoples in America. From their origins as nomadic hunter-gatherers to their varied agricultural, spiritual, and hunting practices, this book provides an...

Sita A Tale of Ancient Love by Bhanumathi Narasimhan is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the life of one of India's most revered women. Through her story, we gain insight into the strength and resilience of a woman who embodies both...

Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate Our MindsSusie Alegre explores how our most basic human right - freedom of thought - has been shaped by powerful forces throughout history. From the influence of technology on our daily lives to the impact...

Shattering Silence: Women, Nationalism, and Political Subjectivity in Northern Ireland By Begoña Aretxaga This book offers a unique perspective on the violence in Northern Ireland, exploring how women's experiences of resistance to British rule shaped...

Britain's Jews: Confidence, Maturity, Anxiety by Harry Freedman is an insightful exploration of the Jewish community in Britain. Despite their success and prominence in various fields, British Jews face a unique set of challenges and anxieties that are...

Urban Sustainability Transitions explores how cities are transforming to address persistent societal challenges. As the world's population shifts towards urbanisation, cities are undergoing fundamental changes in their technologies, infrastructures,...

The Adopter's Handbook On Education (Scotland) provides essential guidance for adoptive parents navigating their child's education. Many adopted children face unique challenges in school, and this book offers valuable support to help them feel safe and...

The Irish presence in the Caribbean has been present since at least the 1620s, yet its historical and cultural dimensions remain relatively underresearched. This collection explores how the complexities and contradictions of Irish-Caribbean relations are...

The War on Disabled People: Capitalism, Welfare and the Making of a Human Catastrophe by Ellen Clifford A searing account of the devastating impact of government policies on disabled people in Britain. Since 2016, the UK government's austerity measures...

Polari has been the secret language of gay men and women through the twentieth century. It's an attitude that combines laughter, gossip, and self-expression. Derived from words used by various groups, including criminals, circus artists, beggars, and...

Flapper: A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity, and the Women Who Made America ModernThis captivating history explores the women who revolutionized American culture in the 1920s. From Coco Chanel to Clara Bow, Lois Long and Louise Brooks, these...

The Unstoppable Human Species: The Emergence of Homo Sapiens in Prehistory by John J. SheaDiscover how early humans achieved mastery over survival challenges that threatened their very existence, and explore the scientific explanations behind their...

Queer in Translation: Sexual Politics under Neoliberal IslamThis book explores how Western LGBT political terminology has been translated and adopted in Turkey, shedding light on the shift from multicultural inclusion to securitized authoritarianism...

Ancestors and Relatives: Genealogy, Identity, and Community by Eviatar Zerubavel offers a thought-provoking exploration of how we understand relatedness. Drawing on a wide range of evidence, the author sheds light on the social logic behind genealogical...

White Thinking Behind the Mask of Racial IdentityLilian Thuram explores the origins and workings of white thinking, how it divides us and how it has become ubiquitous and accepted without challenge. Drawing on history, personal experience and activist...

Ireland's coastline has long been a source of fascination and inspiration for its people. The sea has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's history, from ancient legends to modern-day stories of adventure and tragedy. Jo Kerrigan has gathered a...

Discover the hidden history of Cambridge, from prehistoric times to the present day. Alison Taylor brings together recent archaeological excavations and important discoveries from previous centuries to create a fresh perspective on the city's past.The...

A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Criminology by Ronnie Lippens is an introduction to the subject of criminology, written in a lively style. It explores the interplay between philosophical and criminological...

Liberated to the Bone: Histories, Bodies, Futures by Susan Raffo explores the interconnectedness of healing and social justice. This new title in the Emergent Strategy Series delves into the intersections between physical body health and social relations...

Feminist City offers an alternative vision for urban living, one that prioritises women's experiences and challenges the social inequalities built into our cities. Through history, personal experience, and popular culture, Leslie Kern exposes the hidden...

Witchcraft, Lycanthropy, Drugs and Disease: An Anthropological Study of the European Witch-Hunts By Homayun Sidky This study examines the witch-hunts of early modern Europe, a period marked by widespread persecution and violence. Over 100,000 people were...

An Introduction to Social Anthropology: Sharing Our Worlds by Joy Hendry is a comprehensive textbook that introduces students to the fundamental areas of social anthropology. This fully updated third edition takes a global and holistic view, exploring...

Literature Reviews in Social Work provides a clear and accessible guide to conducting a literature review. Drawing on their teaching experience, Robin Kiteley and Christine Stogdon outline best practice in choosing a topic, effective search strategies,...

Liquid life is a precarious existence in our contemporary society. Characterised by constant uncertainty and a lack of stability, it is marked by fears of missing out and being left behind. In this new book, Zygmunt Bauman explores the challenges of...

The Road to Wigan Pier by George OrwellThis 1937 study of poverty and working-class life in northern England established Orwell as Britain's foremost political and social commentator. It remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Orwell's...

Criminology and Law provides an accessible exploration of the relationship between law and criminology, making it an ideal companion for students studying law and criminology in joint degree programmes.This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable...

Witchcraft and Trials for Witchcraft in Fife provides a unique insight into the trials conducted in Fife during a period when fear of witchcraft was at its peak. This book offers a fascinating look at how people reacted to something they did not...

Siân Lincoln explores the significance of private spaces in the lives of young people through extensive ethnographic research. She examines how 'the private' has been overlooked in youth cultural discourses, both historically and currently.This study...

Love, Attachment and Intellectual Disability: Meeting Emotional Needs and Developmental Trauma This book brings together the authors' experience working in clinical learning disabilities services to present a new approach to caring. It focuses on...

Understanding theory in health and social care is crucial for those working in the sector. This comprehensive handbook has been revised to reflect contemporary practice and the changing qualifications landscape. Originally designed to support NVQs, it...

Understanding the complexities of child protection requires practical guidance and evidence-informed advice. This book offers valuable insights into the most common pitfalls in child protection cases, along with helpful solutions for frontline...

This guidebook offers an in-depth exploration of Haworth and its connection to the Brontë family. With a focus on walking tours, social history, and literature, it provides insight into life in 19th-century Yorkshire during the Industrial Revolution...

Harriet Johnson's powerful and thought-provoking book explores why our criminal justice system struggles to protect women from violence. Drawing on her experience as a barrister, she examines the problems in policing, laws and culture that contribute to...

All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are BraveA foundational text of contemporary feminism, this 1982 reader challenges the absence of Black feminist thought in women's studies and confronts racism. Featuring writing from...

Integrated Care in Action: A Practical Guide for Health, Social Care and Housing SupportThis invaluable guide helps you turn aspiration into practical action and positive outcomes in integrated care. Written by an experienced team of researchers who have...

The impact of narcissistic parental abuse can be devastating and long-lasting. This book sheds light on the often-overlooked effects of emotional abuse on children and adults alike, highlighting the need for greater understanding and support.Through Rita...

Stuart Hall's Essential Essays are a landmark two-volume set that brings together his most influential and foundational works. Spanning his entire career, these volumes reflect the breadth and depth of his intellectual and political projects. Volume 1:...

Supporting Disabled People with Their Sexual Lives: A Clear Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals Many health and social care professionals today feel untrained, fearful and ill-equipped to support their disabled patients, clients and service...

Encounters with Muslim Nomads: The Wandering People who Have Shaped Our WorldThis thought-provoking book explores the lives and experiences of Muslim nomads, shedding light on their traditions, customs, and ways of life.Through Luqman Nagy's engaging...

The Unsettling of America: Culture & AgricultureA landmark work of environmental writing that argues our estrangement from the land through industrial farming is a cultural and spiritual crisis. Wendell Berry contends that good farming is a cultural and...

Abolition Geography: Essays Towards Liberation by Ruth Wilson Gilmore presents a singular contribution to the politics of abolition. This collection gathers her work from over three decades, offering ways of seeing and doing to navigate our turbulent...

Breaking the Maya Code Third Edition by Michael D Coe The decipherment of an ancient script is one of the great intellectual breakthroughs of our time. This third edition of a classic book takes up the question of when and where the Maya script first...

The Limits of Neoliberalism: Authority, Sovereignty and the Logic of Competition by William Davies. This thought-provoking analysis examines the efforts and failures of economic experts to make government and public life amenable to measurement. Davies...

Changing the Immutable: How Orthodox Judaism Rewrites Its History by Marc B. Shapiro explores how certain segments of Orthodox society have reinterpreted their past to align with contemporary worldviews. This process involves self-censorship, where...

Sexual Revolution: Modern Fascism and the Feminist FightbackLaurie Penny's powerful exploration of how modern masculinity is killing the world, and how feminism can save it.This book tells a story of transformation - a revolutionary change in how we...

The Gift: Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies by Marcel Mauss is a foundational work in social theory that explores the nature of reciprocity and gift exchange. Originally published in 1925, this influential essay challenges prevailing...

How to Inhabit the Earth: Interviews with Nicolas TruongBruno Latour's poignant reflections on the greatest challenge of our time are presented in this series of televised interviews, which offer clear and straightforward explanations for how humans have...

Qualitative Analysis: Eight Approaches for the Social SciencesThis comprehensive guide introduces eight key analytical approaches essential to successful social science research. With two chapters dedicated to each approach, it provides a balanced...

Effective Management for Social Work and Social Care: A Practical Guide This book provides a researched and practical guide to the fundamental skills and knowledge that social work and social care managers need to excel in their roles. It covers...

Refugees: A Very Short Introduction by Gil Loescher provides an in-depth exploration of the contemporary refugee crisis. This book examines the causes and impact of forced migration, as well as the responses provided by governments and international aid...

The Seven Sisters of the Pleiades: Stories from Around the World by Munya Andrews. This collection brings together a diverse range of stories inspired by the nine stars that make up the Pleiades cluster in the night sky. From indigenous cultures in North...

The Black History Truth - JamaicaThis book sheds light on the injustices perpetrated by the British in Jamaica during the 16th to 19th centuries, challenging Eurocentric historiography and revealing the complexities of this period.Through extensive...

Doing Qualitative Research provides practical guidance for students embarking on their first qualitative research project. The book takes you through each stage of the research process, from brainstorming ideas to writing up your results.Driven by...

How Good We Can Be: Ending the Mercenary Society and Building a Great CountryWill Hutton argues that Britain's economic crisis is not just a result of external factors, but also of its own internal failures. The country's pursuit of profit over people...

The Small Isles: A Journey Through Time In the early days of human settlement in Scotland, hunter-gatherers arrived on four islands off the western seaboard, drawn by the newly emerged landscape. These islands, known as the Small Isles, were Rum, Eigg,...

With Stones in Our Hands: A Collection of Writings on Muslims, Racism, and Empire This anthology brings together scholars and activists to confront the pervasive anti-Muslim racism and imperialism that shape our world today. Since the September 11...

In Not Quite Shamans, Morten Axel Pedersen explores how the Darhad people of Northern Mongolia's remote Shishged Valley have understood and responded to the disruptive transition to postsocialism. For much of the twentieth century, shamanism was...

A History of Northamptonshire Police by Richard John Cowley provides an in-depth look at the development and evolution of policing in Northamptonshire. From its early beginnings to the present day, this comprehensive history covers key events, figures,...

Your Honour Can I Tell You My Story? is a powerful and thought-provoking account of one young person's journey through care, prison, and social rejection. Andi Brierley's story charts his struggles to connect with the world around him, from chaotic early...

It's Bigger Than Hip Hop: The Rise of the Post-Hip-Hop Generation This thought-provoking book explores the shift in popular culture and social movements that is taking place among young people. M. K. Asante, Jr., a passionate poet, professor, filmmaker,...

A collection of 51 first person testimonies by women from around the globe, sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings during sex. These honest and often humorous accounts reveal the complexity and diversity of female experiences in intimate...

What would it take to change the lives of poor children? For Geoffrey Canada, the answer was clear: everything. His quest to create a better future for these young people led him to develop innovative ideas about poverty in America and test them in a...

On Marriage by Devorah Baum is an unprecedented investigation into the concept of marriage and its profound effects on us all. Drawing on a wide range of cultural material, from classical to contemporary, Baum explores the many contradictions and...

Fay Taylour, known as 'the World's Wonder Girl', was a trailblazing motorsports champion who defied convention and broke records. Her remarkable career spanned multiple continents, with victories against top male competitors in the UK, Australia, New...

This powerful critique of youth justice offers a fresh perspective on how to support young people in trouble. Andi Brierley draws on his extensive experience as both a prisoner and a professional to challenge existing approaches and propose a new...

Queering the Museum develops a queer analysis of how museums construct themselves and their publics through inherited ways of knowing and doing. It critiques modern museum practices and ontological assumptions, exploring recent discourse around inclusion...

Queer Premises explores the vital social and cultural infrastructure that has connected different generations and locations in London's LGBTQ+ communities since the 1980s. This book delves into how urban space, systems, and resources have been shaped by...

First published in 1978, Myth and Meaning offers insights into the nature and role of myth in human history. In these five lectures, Claude Lévi-Strauss shares his lifetime experience interpreting myths and exploring their significance for understanding...

Enid Blyton: A Life Behind the Facade The life of Enid Blyton is one of contrasts. On the surface, she was a prolific children's author who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, captivating millions of readers worldwide. However,...

Discover the captivating world of Roman mythology in this comprehensive guide. From the legendary foundation of Rome to the fascinating creatures that inhabited ancient mythological landscapes, this book delves into the intriguing stories and facts...

Frantz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks is a searing critique of colonial rule and its devastating impact on the psyches of colonized peoples. Written by Rachele Dini, this analysis draws heavily from Fanon's own experiences as a psychiatrist in France...

The NHS at 70: A Living History Seventy years since its formation, the National Health Service remains a cornerstone of British healthcare. This book explores the history of our health service, tracing its development from Victorian times to the present...

The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens By Sorita D'Este and David Rankine This collection delves into the enduring power of the Faerie Queens, tracing their influence across Europe from...

Scribble Yourself Feminist is a dream journal designed to empower and inspire women who want a better world. Chidera Eggerue, author of WHAT A TIME TO BE ALONE, has created this inspiring guide to help you express yourself and celebrate your...

A General Theory of Magic by Marcel Mauss This influential study explores magic in 'primitive' societies and its continued presence in modern thought and social actions. First written in 1902, it was republished by Mauss in 1950, gaining new readership...

Rupture: A Crisis of Liberal Democracy by Manuel Castells explores the widespread disillusionment with modern politics and institutions. Recent events such as the Trump presidency, Brexit, and the rise of extremist movements have highlighted a...

The Dawning of the Apocalypse: A Reconsideration of America's Colonial Past Gerald Horne challenges the traditional narrative of American settler colonialism, revealing a complex web of power and resistance that shaped the country's formation. By...

Freezing Fertility: A Critical Exploration of Oocyte Cryopreservation and its Impact on Society. Lucy van de Wiel examines the rapidly growing phenomenon of egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, and its profound consequences for our...

Discover how space archaeology is revolutionizing our understanding of the past. Sarah Parcak's groundbreaking work in satellite archaeology has led to the identification of thousands of potential archaeological sites across twelve countries and four...

An Age of Limits: Social Theory for the 21st Century by R. SchroederThis thought-provoking book presents a new social theory for understanding contemporary society, highlighting the constraints faced by political, economic and cultural powers across the...

Nikolas Rose critiques the powerful part that psychiatry has come to play in our lives, examining the dominant medical discipline and its controversies. This penetrating analysis tackles areas of dispute head-on, addressing issues such as advances in...

A rough cotton bag, embroidered with just a handful of words, holds the story of a family's love and loss. In 1850s South Carolina, a young girl named Ashley was given a sack by her mother, Rose, before she was sold into slavery. The sack contained a few...

Erasing Palestine: Free Speech and Palestinian Freedom by Rebecca Gould The IHRA definition of anti-Semitism has had a profound impact on discussions of racism and prejudice in Britain, shifting the focus from substance to words. This shift has...

Undoing Drugs: How Harm Reduction Is Changing the Future of Drugs and AddictionA groundbreaking narrative that reveals how a small group of committed individuals changed the world by challenging conventional wisdom. Maia Szalavitz explores the power of...

Feminism: Issues & Arguments provides an accessible introduction to feminist philosophy, assuming no background in the subject. Drawing on philosophical thought and empirical research, Jennifer Mather Saul presents lucid arguments for various feminist...

Alec Ross explains what's next for the world, mapping out the advances and stumbling blocks that will emerge in the next ten years. As he traveled to forty-one countries, including refugee camps and war zones, Ross saw firsthand what the future holds...

Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan Thirty years after its initial publication, this reissue of Understanding Media marks a significant moment in the ongoing conversation about the impact of mass media on our society...

British Islam: A Guide to the Main Islamic Groups Active in Britain Today The Muslim community in Britain has grown significantly over the years, leading to the establishment of numerous mosques that often reflect the sectarian divisions prevalent in the...