Society & culture: general books

In recent years, there have been myriad media reports regarding Federal Indian boarding schools and their grisly...  Read More >>

On a fragile planet with spreading food insecurity, food waste is a political and ethical problem. In this book,...  Read More >>

An exciting yet relatively unknown episode in American labor history took place in New York City between 1965 and...  Read More >>

Illicit business is big business. It covers a diverse range of activities from money laundering, drug trafficking...  Read More >>

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This Handbook providew an overview of the state of the science behind the psychology of addiction, including psychological...  Read More >>

This book introduces the reader to interdisciplinary approaches to child development and extends thinking outside...  Read More >>

In this penetrating biography, Daniel Schafer vividly chronicles Kingsley’s evolving thoughts on race and slavery,...  Read More >>

In Charleston, Zierden and Reitz weave archaeology and history to illuminate this vibrant, densely packed Atlantic...  Read More >>

THE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER THE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER At the end of his memoir Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer...  Read More >>

This important book provides a critical examination of the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young...  Read More >>

First published in 1930, Church, State and Study presents a collection of lectures by Professor Ernest Barker. All...  Read More >>

First Published in 1971, The Festivals of Nepal describes the most important festivals from the country, which have...  Read More >>

Making Jazz in Contemporary Japan explores the ways in which Japanese jazz musicians express themselves through...  Read More >>

First Published in 1975, Use of Groups in Social Work Practice seeks to encourage caseworkers to use groups as an...  Read More >>

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This book examines the discourse of Muslim televangelism in the West, particularly looking at the emergence of 'home-grown'...  Read More >>

"""From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet: a stunning meditation on ritual and collectiveness that explores how older...  Read More >>

Countless books have been written about prominent women in Greece and Rome, so we know all about Medea, Sappho,...  Read More >>

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Women around the world face substantial barriers to reporting their victimization, and in some contexts, the classical...  Read More >>

Dr. Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field, provides in a condensed form a quick yet comprehensive...  Read More >>