Social Science 9

This famous journalistic record of the filth and degradation of New York's slums at the turn of the century is a classic in social thought and of early American photography. Over 100 photographs.続きを見る

Classic of economic and social theory offers satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption," exposing the emptiness of many standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.続きを見る

Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this is an essential reference tool for anyone interested in these classic tales and the world of the ancient Greeks.続きを見る

In this electrifying story of the sensational murder trial that divided Detroit and ignited the civil rights struggle, Boyle weaves a tapestry of narrative history that documents the volatile America of the 1920s and recreates the Sweet family's journey from slavery to the middle class.続きを見る

Interweaving thrilling personal stories with the politics of slavery and abolition, this work shows how the Underground Railroad gave birth to America's first racially integrated, religiously inspired movement for social change.続きを見る

Hip: The History" is the story of how American pop culture has evolved throughout the twentieth century to its current position as world cultural touchstone. How did hip become such an obsession? From sex and music to fashion and commerce, John Leland tracks the arc of ideas as they move from subt……続きを見る

In this important new work, a distinguished race relations scholar argues that the age of white supremacy in power in the 1950s has given way to the age of white guilt, and neither has been good for African Americans.続きを見る

In a monumental look at what comprises mainstream America, an award-winning author/journalist narrates the major cultural paradigm shift of our time, one that will dominate how America does business.続きを見る

Myths proclaim such attitudes toward reality. They organize the way we perceive facts and understand ourselves and the world. Whether we adhere to them consciously or not, they remain pervasively influential. The author has chosen the most powerful myths, offering examples from each religious trad……続きを見る

Drawing on years of exhaustive research, Barnett and Rivers debunk gender myths and reveal how a toxic mix of junk science, pop psychology, and media hype has influenced thinking and behavior, causing people to make poor decisions.続きを見る

In wry and lucid prose, Johnson takes a mordantly funny look at the history and practice of "the ultimate human-interest story," the obituary.続きを見る

The author relates the joys and frustrations of life on a poultry farm in the mountains of Washington.続きを見る

In this widely acclaimed bestseller, the author of Small Victories tackles race in America by taking an in-depth look at the pastor of a thriving African American church in one of New York's most desperate slums. Winner of the 1993 Helen B. Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism.続きを見る

A controversial and widely heralded look at the race-related pain and anger felt by the most respected, best educated, and wealthiest members of the black community--"a disciplined, graceful exposition of a neglected aspect of the subject of race in America".--New York Times Book Review.続きを見る

Celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell shares his intimate and inspiring reflections on the art of living in this beautifully packaged book, part of a new series to be based on his unpublished writings.続きを見る

At some point after fifty, every woman crosses a threshold into the third phase of her life. As she enters this uncharted territory -- one that is generally uncelebrated in popular culture -- she can choose to mourn what has gone before, or she can embrace the juicy-crone years.In this celebration……続きを見る

Why do so many black students still perform so badly in school? McWhorter concludes that racism's ugliest legacy is the disease of defeatism that infects black America. He explores the main components of this virus with the aim of eradicating an epidemic and healing the community.続きを見る

Written from both historical and cultural perspectives, "Salvation" takes an incisive look at the transformative power of love in the lives of African Americans.続きを見る

The controversial book that exposed the black upper class and became a national bestseller was called "a must read" ("Publishers Weekly") and "a major contribution" ("The New York Times"). 16-page photo insert.続きを見る

Collins chronicles a history-spanning book rich in detail, filled with fascinating characters and 400 years of women--dolls, drudges, helpmates, and heroines.続きを見る

One of America's leading historians on the role of leadership in American history.続きを見る

Black Elk opens the Lakota sacred hoop to a comic humanism for everyone. His book will stretch the common definition of shamanism and lift the Buckskin Curtain to the characters behind the great visions".--Kenneth Lincoln (author of Native American Renaissance) in the San Francisco Chronicle.続きを見る

A lyrical exploration of shamanism and Celtic tradition that explores various myths, tales, shamanic techniques, and cross-cultural connections. Within this retelling, Cowan outlines the techniques used to access the shaman's world. Cowan coauthored How to Tap into Your Own Genius.続きを見る

Pioneering the men's movement, Jungian analyst Robert Moore and mythologist Douglas Gillette identify and define the four mature male archetypes--the King, the Warrior, the Magician, and the Lover--as well as the four immature patterns or negative, shadow aspects. "A liberating guide to self-trans……続きを見る

A celebrated Native American author conveys the true spirit of Native American ways of knowing in these heartfelt meditations, poems, stories, and lessons. In 364 daily offerings organized according to the cycles of the moon, Sams offers stirring insights into the spirituality of the earth.続きを見る

Recognizing the obstacles set before black men and women in the past and the powerful forces still at work against them today, Iyanla Vanzant, leading authority on spirituality and empowerment for black women, seeks to help both genders nurture the strength and power they possess--that of their hi……続きを見る

One of America's foremost poets and feminist theorists collect here some of her most important early prose writings. On Lies, Secrets, and Silence is an extraordinary sort of travel diary, documenting Adrienne Rich's journeys to the frontier and into the interior. It traces the development of one ……続きを見る

In her landmark appraisal of black women's unsung contributions to the struggles for racial and sexual equality, Giddings draws on speeches, diaries, and letters of influential black women, including Zora Neale Hurston, Ida B. Wells, and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, to reveal how black women ha……続きを見る