Fowler - Social & Cultural Studies 1

The past decade has seen a flowering of philanthropic activities across many parts of Africa. Unlike before, this flowering has the distinct character of African agency, energy and engagement. Phila……続きを見る

A groundbreaking interdisciplinary history of the century-long battle over our planet's most vital intellectual property: the seed. Unnatural Selection demonstrates how America's intellectual proper……続きを見る

A practical framework for aligning intelligence analysis with operational military planning and forecasting Planning, Intelligence, and the Art of War equips military planners and intelligence profe……続きを見る

Seventeen Talks on the Banking Question Between Uncle Sam and Mr. Farmer, Mr. Banker, Mr. Lawyer, Mr. Laboringman, Mr. Merchant, Mr. Manufacturer is a thought-provoking and accessible exploration of……続きを見る

The industrial consolidation of agriculture is systematically destroying the genetic diversity of our crops, recreating the conditions for famine in an age of technological agriculture. Shattering i……続きを見る

Celebrated scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain the amazing power of social networks and our profound influence on one another's lives. Your colleague's husband's sister can make ……続きを見る

An essential primer for students of Tennessee history. The first volume in the revived Three Star Series. “This is the greatest calamity that could befall us,” wrote Sallie Gannaway Jamison in 1861,……続きを見る

Women were leading actors in twentieth-century developments in Georgia, yet most histories minimize their contributions. The essays in the second volume of Georgia Women, edited by Ann Short Chirhar……続きを見る

Anthropology and the Classics brings together seminal essays that explore the intersections between classical studies and the emerging field of anthropology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries……続きを見る

The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology offers a profound exploration into the intersection of 19th-century scientific thought and human self-awareness. At a time when phrenolog……続きを見る

Originally published in 1979. This book studies language variation as a part of social practice - how language expresses and helps regulate social relationships of all kinds. Different groups, class……続きを見る

'Nathan Law's agonising account of China's ruthless takeover of Hong Kong provides a terrible insight into Beijing's ambitions - the world needs to read this.' - Jon Snow **'**In Freedom, Nathan Law……続きを見る

“A powerful illustration of the obstacles our society continues to throw up in the paths of ambitious young women.” ーThe New York Times Book Review **“Important . . . empowering.” ーGayle King, CBS……続きを見る

The rock and roll music that dominated airwaves across the country during the 1950s and early 1960s is often described as a triumph for integration. Black and white musicians alike, including Chuck ……続きを見る

In Slavery and the Invention of Dutch Art, Caroline Fowler examines the fundamental role of the transatlantic slave trade in the production and evolution of seventeenth-century Dutch art. Whereas th……続きを見る

Has the United States become more pluribus than unum? In terms of the nation’s political beliefs, Robert Booth Fowler answers both yes and no. While his study affirms significant diversity among an ……続きを見る

A presidency unlike any other, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy in foreign affairs has been contested since the day of his passing. Few presidential statements have echoed through history like FDR’s c……続きを見る

Contemporary intellectuals have rushed to embrace the concept of “community.” What does this tell us about American political thought? Why are intellectuals uneasy with modern liberal individualism ……続きを見る

'An essential and fascinating book ... enriches and deepens our understanding of this nation' - Bernardine Evaristo 'A powerful book that brings the history of the Empire home – literally' - David O……続きを見る

This edited collection offers the first system-wide account of the impact of COVID-19 on crime and justice in England and Wales. It provides a critical discussion of the challenges faced by criminal……続きを見る

"A poignant account" of the reality behind these famous Victorian institutions where the poor resided ( The Independent). During the nineteenth century, the workhouse cast a shadow over the lives of……続きを見る

British railways are one of the safest ways of travelling. That they are so is the result of painful lessons learnt over many decades, for there have been many hundreds of railway disasters.This boo……続きを見る

" Border Radio tells the 50,000-watt clear-channel story of the most outrageous and audacious phenomenon to ever hit the airwaves."ー Los Angeles Times Before the Internet brought the world together……続きを見る

It is said a legend is just a beautiful lie... In the second half of the first millennium, the legends say that London disappeared for over four hundred years. We know almost nothing about what happ……続きを見る

Explains the complexities of policy implementation and why attempts to translate new laws into effective and enduring policy sometimes succeed and sometimes fail. The hard part of government is not ……続きを見る

This examination of a case of alien abduction "will captivate, bother, intrigue, and even frighten as one . . . contemplates its implications" (Dr. J. Allen Hynek, founder, Center for UFO Studies (C……続きを見る

How technology transformed the nature of sex work The internet has revolutionized sex work perhaps more than any other profession. Today’s sex workers go online to attract clients, shape personas, s……続きを見る

This book offers a novel explanation of the transformation of London’s transport from a free market to a public corporation rooted in social and political legitimacy rather than economic rationality……続きを見る

A light hearted guide offering step-by-step advice that empowers readers to understand and overcome the conflicts they face at work. Building on 20 years of workplace disputes, this book brings prac……続きを見る

Dr. Royce Benders in the mid-eighties seems to have it all. A Nobel Prize winner on the cutting edge of the rapidly developing DNA field for criminology and human embryogenesis. But Benders' dream h……続きを見る