Society & Social Sciences books

An inspiring story of hearing loss and hope from The Bachelor's first deaf contestant An inspiring story of hearing...  Read More >>

""A wise, illuminating survey."" —Henry Grabar, author of Paved Paradise An eye-opening exploration of one of...  Read More >>

With this book, Amy Motlagh considers how racial thinking underpins cultural practices in Iran and the Iranian diaspora....  Read More >>

A young doctor's life-affirming story of near-death, recovery and radical acceptance  Read More >>

Walter Benjamin reimagined through the forgotten power of radio Philosopher and cultural critic Walter Benjamin...  Read More >>

How our reliance on Child Protective Services makes motherhood precarious for those already marginalized It's the...  Read More >>

Revealing the unheralded contributions of women of color to the foundation and development of the digital economy...  Read More >>

The strange and surprising history of the so-called epidemic of bad posture in modern America - from eugenics and...  Read More >>

Did you hear the one about the comedian who was canceled? Comedians are no strangers to controversy or crossing...  Read More >>

Exploring the power of smell to build connections and transform our world Smell is a vital, if underappreciated,...  Read More >>

The book highlights the biographies and contributions of women to editing, writing, and policymaking in the Canadian...  Read More >>

A new and incisive exploration of female slavery and reproduction in ancient Rome One of ancient Rome's most significant...  Read More >>

A groundbreaking history of nuclear weapons across the world, from their invention to the end of the Cold War How...  Read More >>

A compelling examination of Nazi women's perpetration of war crimes, and how—or whether—courts held them accountable...  Read More >>

A spirited, poignant history of the seven daughters of the great Empress Maria Theresia-among them, Queen Marie...  Read More >>

The Forgotten Home Front: Roger Marshutz’s Photographs of Pusan, South Korea, 1952–1954 offers both an official...  Read More >>

How did we get to this point in American politics? Drawing on insights from an unprecedented decades-long study...  Read More >>

With this book, Amy Motlagh considers how racial thinking underpins cultural practices in Iran and the Iranian diaspora....  Read More >>

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Reclaim your power and live a life of purpose and joy In When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage...  Read More >>

Revealing the unheralded contributions of women of color to the foundation and development of the digital economy...  Read More >>

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Subsidiarity, Legitimacy, and the European Court of Human Rights is the first book-length analysis of the ECHR from...  Read More >>

Filling a vital need for grades 6–8 educators, this practical guide presents a field-tested framework for promoting...  Read More >>

What happens when the memories you need to heal are the very ones your mind locked away to survive? In Screaming...  Read More >>