Sociology

How the brutalities of working life are transformed into exhaustion, shame, and self-doubt: a writer's account of her experience working in an Amazon fulfi...

Epoch-making political events are often remembered for their spatial markers: the fall of the Berlin Wall, the storming of the Bastille, the occupation of T...

Studio 54 was the icon of excess—a place where Andy, Mick, Bianca, and Elton lounged in the VIP section while patrons did drugs in the fabled unisex bath...

The intersection of Jane and Finch in Toronto’s north end has long been portrayed as one of Canada’s most troubled neighbourhoods, with images of social...

Analyzing the influence of the fast food industry on American society, an award-winning journalist explores the homogenization of American culture and the i...

In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Thomas Sowell, one of the foremost conservative public intellectuals in this country, argues that political and ideologica...

Thousands of wounded servicemen returned to Japan following the escalation of Japanese military aggression in China in July 1937. Tens of thousands would re...

The Acclaimed Comedian Teams Up With A New York University Sociologist To Explore The Nature Of Modern Relationships, Evaluating How Technology Is Shaping C...

Parents are facing the toughest challenge of their lives. They want to create a loving family environment filled with mutual respect and cooperation… but ...

The title says it all. This tenth edition of the best-selling Sociology is a comprehensive book and multimedia package that offers readers a global perspec...

Based On New And Revelatory Material From Brando's Own Private Archives, An Award-winning Film Biographer Presents A Deeply-textured, Ambitious, And Definit...

Overcoming Relationship Anxiety: A Personal Approach to Understanding Your Emotions, Building Your Self-Confidence, and Creating a Healthy, Secure Partnersh...

Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the new Second Edition of The Sociology of Gender presents an introductory overview of gender theory and resear...

Examines How The Wealthy Classes Have Contributed To Growing Inequality In Society And Explains How The Quest To Increase Wealth Has Hindered The Country's ...

Understanding Social Inequality examines the factors that contribute to inequality in Canada. A unique 'intersectional' framework demonstrates how the struc...

The July 6, 2013 Lac-mégantic Rail Disaster Is A Tragedy Unparalleled In Canadian History. It Resulted In Major Loss Of Life, Massive Environmental Destru...

The small town of Cedar Cove will always welcome you back with open arms.Sometimes people may have trouble admitting that they are in love. Sheriff Troy Dav...

In This Signal Work Of History, Bancroft Prize Winner And Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lizabeth Cohen Shows How The Pursuit Of Prosperity After World War Ii Fuel...

In Jared Diamond’s follow-up to the Pulitzer-Prize winning Guns, Germs and Steel, the author explores how climate change, the population explosion and po...

This successful introduction to behavioral research methods—written by two leaders in the field—provides step-by-step guidance through the processes of...

Introducing Judaism is the ideal starting point for students beginning their studies of this fascinating religion. Eliezer Segal takes a historical approac...

The Rancher's Baby & One Night with the Maverick: Two Heartfelt Cowboy Romances – A Contemporary Western Story of Pregnancy and Best Friends Turned Lo...

From The Archives Of Golf Channel Comes The Ultimate Book On The Sport--a Must For Every Fan--a Comprehensive And Engaging Full-color Compendium Of The Best...

Leading scholars chart the future of studies on technology and journalism in the digital age. The use of digital technology has transformed the way news is...

A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must be completely reimagined for our fast-approaching energy...

A forceful argument against America's vicious circle of growing inequality by the Nobel Prize–winning economist. America currently has the most inequali...

A Uniquely Personal Yet Deeply Informed Exploration Of The Hidden History Of Class In American Life From The Decks Of The Mayflower Straight Through To Dona...

Growing up in the beautiful mountains of Berchtesgaden — just steps from Adolf Hitler's alpine retreat — Irmgard Hunt had a seemingly happy, simple childh...

In April 1982, ethnobotanist Wade Davis arrived in Haiti to investigate two documented cases of zombis — people who had reappeared in Haitian society yea...

If you have children, then you have dreams for them. You want to see them growing up happy, healthy, self-reliant, and confident in themselves and their a...

Over the last three decades, the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu has produced one of the most imaginative and subtle bodies of social theory and resear...

Paul Adelman seeks to explain the Liberal Party's dramatic transformation in political fortune. This clear, objective up-to-date account of the history of t...

Product Description “The F*ck It Diet is not only hilarious, it is scientifically and medically sound. A must read for any chronic dieter.” –Chri...

Today, nearly forty years after his death, Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck remains one of America's greatest writers and cultural figures. We have begun ...

From The Apparently Simple Adaptation Of A Text Into Film, Theatre Or A New Literary Work, To The More Complex Appropriation Of Style Or Meaning, It Is Argu...

Edith Schaeffer records her deeply human experiences as wife, mother and grandmother at L'Abri, the world-renowned Christian community in Switzerland. The u...

The Definitive Biography Of George Steinbrenner, Owner Of The New York Yankees, Written By New York Daily News Columnist Bill Madden, Who Has Covered The Te...

SELECTED AS A 2008 BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST The Net Generation Has Arrived. Are you ready for it? Chances are you know a person bet...

When childhood is complicated by poverty and an abusive, alcoholic father, it vecomes focused on survival. Were it not for the dedication and strength of h...

Huston Smith, The Author Of The Classic Bestseller The World's Religions, Delivers A Passionate, Timely Message: The Human Spirit Is Being Suffocated By The...

Here's The Book To Help You Get What You Want--and Be Happy With What You Have. John Gray, The Man Responsible For Helping Millions Of People Improve Their ...

Famed American Actress Demi Moore At Last Tells Her Own Story In A Surprisingly Intimate And Emotionally Charged Memoir. For Decades, Demi Moore Has Been Sy...

The Earth's Human Population Is Expected To Pass Eight Billion By The Year 2025, While Rapid Growth In The Global Economy Will Spur Ever Increasing Demands ...

The classic New York Times bestseller from actor/comedian Paul Reiser, a book that the San Francisco Chronicle calls “an out-loud laugh on every page,” ...

Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…\John “Preacher” Middleton is closing Jack’s Bar when a woman and h...

Politics, Philosophy, Culture contains a rich selection of interviews and other writings by the late Michel Foucault. Drawing upon his revolutionary conce...

we Cannot Change The Cards We Are Dealt, Just How We Play The Hand.--randy Pausch a Lot Of Professors Give Talks Titled The Last Lecture. Professors Are As...

A New York Times Notable Book of 2017 Louise Erdrich, the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of LaRose and The Round House, pai...