Society & Social Sciences Books

Joseph, Judah, and Plot is an exploration of narrative continuity in Genesis 37-50. It offers a new and literary reading of the story about Jacob and his sons, tracing its plot-structure from the narrative world of Genesis to the world of the reader...

One Woman's Journey of Advocacy, Faith, and Positivity"You only have three to five years to live."On the day she was diagnosed with HIV and thrust from the confines of her suburban mom bubble into the scary and unpredictable world of AIDS, Julie...

This manual is a map-into your subconscious,through your stories, and beyond your limits.You were never broken-just brilliantly wired for magic,waiting to be remembered.mindmoodvibe.com

When Adrienne Rubin enters into the jewelry business in 1970s Los Angeles, she is a maverick in a world dominated by men. She soon meets a young hotshot salesman who doesn't seem to struggle at all, and when he asks her to be his partner, she is excited...

After a lifetime of strained bonds with her aging parents, Patricia Williams finds herself in the unexpected position of being their caregiver and neighbor. As they all begin to navigate this murky battleground, the long-buried issues that have divided...

The long arc of justice bends toward progress-but only for some.After years of ostracization, segregation, and sky-high unemployment and poverty, the disabled community, especially those with autism, are receiving increased attention and resources. But...

"Fighter-Writer" reports from major battles in the Pacific highlight what America's Marines endured in World War IIDouglass K. Daniel presents a fascinating trove of previously classified material withheld from the public because of government and public...

Blitzkrieg and the Russian art of war moves beyond discussions of 'hybrid' warfare to offer a broad account of contemporary Russian thinking on war. Exploring key concepts in Russian military thinking, it contributes to the debate about Russia's role in...

Through the cases of Damascus and Aleppo and adopting a postcolonial perspective, this book explores how urbicide (the destruction and violent recomposition of urban space) is central to the Syrian regime's wartime rearticulation of state-society...

At a time when movements for racial justice are front and center in U.S. national politics, this book provides essential new understanding to the study of race, its influence on people's lives, and what we can do to address the persistent and...

This book offers a wide-ranging, detailed, and pleasant portrait of the author's multiple interests and experiences in growing up and reaching hundreds of thousands of people on three continents. He is known through his television documentaries, books,...

Compelling essays reveal Russia as a declining, fragile power that still harbors imperialist ambitions.In Russia Under Putin, editor Andrew S. Natsios brings together an esteemed group of scholars to explore the complex duality of Vladimir Putin's Russia...

The Act of Service: Your Guide to Public Roles and Becoming Influential in the UK is a practical, empowering, and inspirational guide for anyone seeking to build a meaningful career in public service and civic leadership.Drawing on over 25 years of...

The 145 essays in this comprehensive, concise, and highly readable book represent three decades of Adekeye Adebajo's reflections and writing on the history, regional integration, politics, military rule, foreign policy, international relations,...

A collection of essays covering a wide range of topics: family, memoir, teaching writing, drawing and talent, friendship, spiritual and political formation, community, the soul, pilgrimage,, loyalty, theatre, and the enigma of healing.

Why are so many young people in the world's richest countries experiencing rising despair-overqualified, underpaid, and priced out of life?Young, Poor and Totally Screwed is the eye-opening new book from the author of Bluff Your Way in Economics. It's a...

For centuries, women's voices were silenced, their contributions erased, their histories forgotten. But silence is never absolute-history waits for us to listen.History Waits to Be Heard is not just a retelling of forgotten stories; it is an exploration...

The media never reveal the full truth all at once, but they do release articles now and then of parts of it.This book pieces them all together to reveal the full story of what really happened and why.150+ pages of headlines and tweets in rough...

Lemmata for the Governance of AGI Societies: Balancing Human Values and IntelligentAutonomy"Lemmata for the Governance of AGI Societies: Balancing Human Values and Intelligent Autonomy"is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical, ethical, and...

Researching Care with Case Studies offers a fresh perspective on the universe of care practices, using case studies to illuminate their stretch and complexities.

It investigates the impact of financial capability and decision-making ability on the financial wellbeing of women associated with Community Based Organisations. In light of the evolving socio-economic landscape in South Asia and the growing gender...

This book offers a thorough and complete overview of the function and profession of public procurement, explores legal frameworks, examines contract administration, and investigates a variety of solicitation methods and processes, with an emphasis on...

This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss international law and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region, covering topics such as maritime security, climate change and international relations. The book will be of interest to researchers in the...

This book explores how hope operates as an ambivalent force in relation to issues of sex and gender, power, and identity in both our private and public lives.

The fifth edition of Psychoeducational Groups builds on and extends the strategies and information from previous editions, describes and presents the basic and fundamental information needed to design, plan, organize structure and facilitate effective...

Advances in Forensic Biology and DNA Typing examines a broad range of forensic DNA applications and topics, based on internationally recognized best practices.

Based on nearly a decade of research on police-media relations, and the first to undertake a deep ethnography of police communications and local news media in a single policing area, this book charts the emergence of an empowered professional police...

This textbook provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject of security studies, with a strong emphasis on the use of case studies. This 3rd edition has been revised and updated for recent developments, with new...

Bringing together the main critical Marxist perspectives from around the world on contemporary urban studies, it engages with a range of issues connected to the 'urban question', such as urban sprawl, housing and increasing rates of urbanization across...

The Routledge Handbook of Museum and Heritage Education is a practical reference guide that shows how museums, galleries and heritage sites can offer opportunities for successful visitor engagement.

This book traces the intellectual history of fascist Europeanism, examining how Italian and Francophone fascist thinkers envisioned European unity as a means of consolidating power, overcoming nationalist divisions, and resisting external threats rather...

The Routledge Handbook of the South China Sea presents a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of South China Sea issues. It evaluates the dynamics of latest developments and identifying factors that contribute to dispute settlement and cooperative...

Helping Kids Rise and Shine is an empowering, practical guide for parents, teachers, and caring adults to learn how to support the mental and emotional well-being of children aged 7 to young teens. The book empowers adults to help children manage issues...

The human animal is in big trouble. An ecological and social storm is upon us and people are living under an enormous stress burden. Some of us are moved to activism and resistance but as author Naomi Klein famously put it "No is not enough." To succeed,...

Invisible Seasides positions the seaside as a lens for understanding lived utopia, pinned in a certain place, an immovable feature in a landscape where our hopes and fears continue to unfold. Wide-ranging in theme, it brings a double perspective, past...

From the author of The Last AI - "Spreading the word on AI adoption"People may hear AI is going to change the world.But what is going to change? How is it going to change our lives? What should we do?In the 69 Controversies of AI Adoption, author S. M...

May Vol II explores familial expectations, personal sacrifice, and the weight of tradition as members of a long-established household face shifting responsibilities and unforeseen challenges. A family known for its steady reputation must contend with new...

The play that won explores the intense pressure of adolescent expectations in a competitive environment, where students balance athletic responsibilities with personal ethics. The narrative examines how loyalty and disappointment coexist, reflecting a...

The fighting scrub reveals how personal resolve and social integration shape early experiences in unfamiliar environments. Within the structure of an elite institution, internal conflicts arise not from external pressure alone, but from the need to...

The steam-shovel man follows a determined young man who leaves home in search of opportunity, drawn to one of the most ambitious engineering feats of his time. The narrative captures the excitement and hardship of laborers working on the Panama Canal,...

May Vol I explores familial expectations, personal sacrifice, and the weight of tradition as members of a long-established household face shifting responsibilities and unforeseen challenges. A family known for its steady reputation must contend with new...

Marion Fay: A novel Vol. I examines the rigid divisions of social class and the personal struggles that arise when love defies societal expectations. A noble family faces internal turmoil as their carefully upheld traditions are challenged by a...

The heatherford fortune: A sequel to the magic cameo follows a determined young woman who finds herself at a crossroads after a selfless act changes the course of her life. Struggling to provide for her ailing father, she discovers that an unexpected...

Peggy Owen and liberty examines the personal cost of conviction during a time when ideals and duty are constantly at odds. The narrative follows a young woman raised within a pacifist tradition as she confronts the moral uncertainty of war. Her struggle...

Maid Marian and other stories reveals a series of imaginative encounters where reality is shaped by perception and longing. Blending playful storytelling with deeper observations about identity, class, and romantic idealism, the narrative constructs a...

Marion Fay: A novel Vol. III examines the rigid divisions of social class and the personal struggles that arise when love defies societal expectations. A noble family faces internal turmoil as their carefully upheld traditions are challenged by a...

Marion Fay: A novel Vol. II examines the rigid divisions of social class and the personal struggles that arise when love defies societal expectations. A noble family faces internal turmoil as their carefully upheld traditions are challenged by a...