Society & Social Sciences books

Examines the formation of a surveillance state through a close examination of Thomas Jefferson's plantation management...  Read More >>

An in-depth exploration on how the musical work of Tyler, The Creator is a watershed in American hip-hop culture,...  Read More >>

Explore the enigmatic life and poetry of Emily Dickinson, whose poetry delves into themes of death, nature, love...  Read More >>

This book examines Downton Abbey’s dramatic narrative and visual aesthetics to interrogate centrality of power and...  Read More >>

A study of the early United Nations disputes over South Africa’s racial and expansionist polices to understand how...  Read More >>

Explores the impact of Rome’s globalizing empire upon identity and visual culture in its western and eastern provinces,...  Read More >>

This work examines attempts to go beyond Kantian idealism in American philosophies, as well as intentional recuperations...  Read More >>

Explore day-to-day life in ancient Babylon—its social structure, economy, religion, key figures, and cultural practices—and...  Read More >>

Building on the foundation of Reynolds and Grenby's Children's Literature Studies, this practical companion to studying...  Read More >>

From an acclaimed cultural critic, a story of how and why we eat, and the relationship between food and empowerment....  Read More >>

The rise of the Mafia and the story of its most vocal opponent, renowned Italian writer Leonardo Sciascia, expertly...  Read More >>

A fairer, healthier, more caring and sustainable society is entirely within our grasp- the renowned co-author of...  Read More >>

This volume explores the changing field of cultural history to map out its new developments and future directions,...  Read More >>

Transatlantic relationships have enabled NATO and Europe to survive, adapt, grow, and remain strong. They are essential...  Read More >>

A novel examination of the nature of labour, drawing deeply on the history and philosophy of thought, and bridging...  Read More >>

An insightful comparison of Sufi Ibrahim Niasse’s and Heidegger’s philosophies that illustrate the interesting similarities...  Read More >>

A renowned Brontë scholar and dress historian’s innovative, richly illustrated biography explores Charlotte Brontë's...  Read More >>

Political Ecologies of Futurity: Storytelling Plantation Afterlives, Climate Erasures, and Socioecological Justice...  Read More >>

The definitive guide to the central issues of political philosophy, explaining the field’s central concepts and...  Read More >>

This collection provides the first book-length study of how audiovisual streaming is reshaping media ecologies and...  Read More >>

This book collects papers on the major trends in international higher education from leading scholar Simon Marginson,...  Read More >>

The first text to provide counselors and therapists with research, techniques, and skills for culturally-responsive...  Read More >>

'One of the master storytellers of our time' - Dr Gabor Mate, author of The Myth of Normal 'One of the master storytellers...  Read More >>

Saoirse offers a richly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour through the life and career of the beloved actress.  Read More >>

This book traces the transformation of Sam Mason from Revolutionary War militia soldier and judge to one of America’s...  Read More >>