Sociology

We tend to think of witch hunts as a thing of the past, carried out by paranoid and superstitious religious communities.…

If you tried to explain this book to someone, you'd probably find yourself go on for a while about conversations between…

An in-depth look at feminism from the perspective of race. Rojas, a Latina from a working class background, draws on…

Channel the wisdom of Athena or the ruthlessness of the Morrigan in Women of Myth. This collection of 50 stories from…

Do you expect to hear stories of gruesome violence perpetrated by women? If not, this gorefest of a book will blow your…

Unfolding rich intercultural myths, fairy tales, folk tales, and stories to help women reconnect with the fierce,…

Prison life can be astoundingly horrific, both prison itself and the way it affects relationships in the outside world.…

Want to write impactful nonfiction? You could do worse than look to Mary Pipher as a guide. Her books, most…

Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith in our modern world, A.J. Jacobs…

Year of the Geek provides a sustained engagement with geek culture and fandom ranging from Star Wars and Star Trek, to…

In a blend of spiritual, practical, and just plain badass, bestselling author, speaker, and world-traveling success…

Wherever you go, there you are! This gorgeous, interactive book of maps is great for young people learning about maps…

Since the beginning the US government has reserved the tool of revoking citizenship in order to cast out unwanted…

Ever thought you were making super smart choices on important issues like backing the right politician or picking the…

Janelle Shane is the robot whisperer. She gives various AIs a list of something mundane, like recipes, cat names,…

Equal parts cultural observation, scientific exploration, and rousing call to action full of practical advice, this…

Dr. Meera Shah, the medical director at a  Planned Parenthood, wrote You're the Only One I've Told  to tell the…

This graphic novelette illustrates the early years of C.L.R. James, the son of a family of teachers and in later years…

This book offers a chronological account of young activists during the 1960s. Behind the change and social upheaval of…