Sociology

This book shares the widely publicized case of a farmer and a lawyer who took on a corporate giant to expose…

Frederick Douglass lived a huge life—abolitionist, newspaper reporter, women's rights activist, diplomat, politician,…

It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the “shefault” parent responsible for all aspects of her busy…

Society sucks. And society has a bad habit of not trusting women, with anything, but especially when it comes to sex and…

This monumental work takes on family accounts and urban history of postwar Chicago as a city in crisis due to…

Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports…

You'll get the low-down on America's fascination with fake facts and imaginative worlds/narratives from the last 5…

The first comprehensive “how to” guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as…

This unique collection blends folklore with stunning artwork, offering readers a fresh way to explore global myths and…

A journey of reinventing our global food system. As climate change continues to affect our planet, professor Little…

Whether or not we like to admit it, pop culture is a lens through which we alternately view and shape the world around…

Advancements in reproductive technology began in the late 1850s with the first recorded artificial insemination, paving…

This book is a presentation on the significance of well-designed objects in our digital age, from a renowned curator…

Every day, our brains are bombarded with more information than they can possibly process. So inevitably, our brains…

Duck, ruburb, tower farm, big box, and pig-in-a-python are among the dozens of zany terms invented by real estate…

National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward takes James Baldwin’s 1963 examination of race in America, The Fire Next Time,…

A social critique and self-help guide for women looking for decent men and equality in a relationship. Women are told…

This memoir explores the challenges and complexities of menopause, highlighting the societal stigma and silence…

From a pro wrestler fans loved to hate to a bona fide Hollywood superstar, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is truly all sorts…

To forgive or not to forgive, what a question indeed. Forgiveness Is Really explores the aspects of forgiveness using…

When crime and violence invades a person's life, vengeance and justice are seen as acceptable responses. However, The…

Hypothetical scene -- you score and drop some acid, you and your philosopher friend. You'll find out by…

Black writers from all disciplines tell one of history’s great epics: the journey of African Americans from 1619 to…

Steven D. Levitt isn't your average economist. He studies everyday life and the conclusions to his findings will have…

A science journalist looks into the evolutionary anthropology of one of the key defining human relationships. Literature…

Fruit trees don't just grow in orchards. All over the world, fruit often grows in heavily urban areas, but the trees can…