Globalization and Education provides a critical introduction to various theories of globalization and the implications t......more
Written for both crime history buffs and movie fans, American Gangsters on Film provides an in-depth look at real life g......more
Mourning in America is a critical examination of what could be considered the midpoint (and perhaps high-point) in the p......more
The predators that can hunt, kill and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche - and for good reason. Whether it......more
Now in a fully revised, expanded and updated second edition, Sport Policy and Development introduces the complex relatio......more
Now in a fully revised, expanded and updated second edition, Sport Policy and Development introduces the complex relatio......more
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Explore the seductive allure and cultural evolution of vampires in mythology, literature, and media. Our enduring love o......more
This book examines the soap opera ratings in the U.S., UK, and Australia to identify the trends and analyze the discussi......more
Sport and politics have become inseparably entwined. From the volatile nationalism of international soccer to human righ......more
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AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more... ’Something profound and ......more
Jia Tolentino’s Trick Mirror meets Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings in a meditation that blends memoir and cultural crit......more
You may think you know everything about the seemingly dazzling life of Coleen Rooney. From growing up in Liverpool, wher......more
With assistance from Lizzy Goodman and Rob Sheffield, beloved music journalist Marc Spitz’s final work explores the myri......more
The Bachelor franchise has been around for over two decades and amassed an army of fans across its four shows. While con......more
The Bachelor franchise has been around for over two decades and amassed an army of fans across its four shows. While con......more
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Many worry that criticism is suffering from a crisis of authority. In a world where everyone’s a critic, what is critici......more
Up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the history of the Arthurian legend, using both fact and fiction to unravel one of......more
From Christian theologian and historian Carl Trueman, an argument that a blasphemous rejection of Christian anthropology......more
The Smithsonian Institution and the National Comedy Center hold unparalleled collections of objects that illustrate the ......more
Back in print after 30 years the underground classic that traces the roots of modern superstardom back to its shamanic r......more
If you are looking for a country where everything works like clockwork, now might be a good time to turn back. If you ca......more
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From the rock’ n’ roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century - as well as lesser-known, bounda......more
From the silent film era to Hollywood’s golden age and beyond, this book captures the essence of cinema’s most captivati......more
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In our culture of short-term work, mobile communications and rolling media, it seems we are always on the move; but are ......more
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers in 2020 reignited a passionate nationwide debate o......more
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers in 2020 reignited a passionate nationwide debate o......more
In The Pleasure of Thinking, Theodore Dalrymple embarks on an entertaining intellectual journey. With his characteristic......more
Defines a unique period in British youth culture and lifestyle publishing, drawing on oral history, editorial analysis a......more
A star-making factory without rival, the Japanese talent agency Johnny’s Jimusho has brought fame to several generations......more
Examining contemporary understandings of the term ’cult’, this book brings together scholars from multiple disciplines, ......more
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"Mr. Jurgenson makes a first sortie toward a new understanding of the photograph, wherein artistry or documentary intent......more
"Who doesn’t wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett "The definitive dunking d......more
This new edition of Emily Post’s classic guide to wedding etiquette has been updated with comprehensive, inclusive, and ......more
Witty and winkingly playful, Manuel Betancourt’s Hello Stranger explores modern queer romance and the expansive possibil......more
Explores the hyper-politicization of culture, the emergence of "audit culture," and the rise of activist managerialism i......more
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A gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who......more
Are we what we eat? To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar Amerca. Tho......more
This book explores three monstrous figures prominent in contemporary popular culture--zombies, vampires, and witches--fr......more
For much of the twentieth century, education was powerfully if never decisively shaped by the activities of social and p......more
Theorizing Resistance examines the extent to which music constructions provide windows for opposition and resistance to ......more
Tony Soprano s fear of meat has a long history. The simple act of tasting chocolate in the eighteenth century has class ......more
Through a geographically expansive series of case studies, tracking film performers from the United States, the Americas......more
The Fashion Book is an exciting, readable and comprehensive, all-in-one resource for students of fashion across the Engl......more
The Fashion Book is an exciting, readable and comprehensive, all-in-one resource for students of fashion across the Engl......more
Joseph Maguire is a Professor in the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences at Loughborough University. Currently, he is Pr......more
Joseph Maguire is a Professor in the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences at Loughborough University. Currently, he is Pr......more
Sport and politics have become inseparably entwined. From the volatile nationalism of international soccer to human righ......more
This guidebook offers a critical introduction to history TV. Allison Perlman provides an accessible and engaging model t......more
This book uses photography to explore Mexico City’s many and varied landscapes as they emerge from the rich urban cultur......more
This book uses photography to explore Mexico City’s many and varied landscapes as they emerge from the rich urban cultur......more
This book interrogates John Singleton’s 1995 Black cult classic film Higher Learning as a harbinger of the successful 20......more
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At the end of history, nothing ever really ends. Though characterized, on one hand, by sociopolitical and economic stasi......more
At the end of history, nothing ever really ends. Though characterized, on one hand, by sociopolitical and economic stasi......more
A Next Big Idea Club "Must Read" for December 2023 As all aspects of our social and informational lives increasingly mig......more
Killer Bodies offers a history of the single most critically-derided subgenre in American superhero comics: the ’bad gir......more
Killer Bodies offers a history of the single most critically-derided subgenre in American superhero comics: the ’bad gir......more
Using extreme music and film as points of departure, Post-Self digs deep into the darkest thoughts of the most dissatisf......more
This work critically analyses the self-help industry, tracing its evolution from 19th-century moral guidance to today’s ......more
Unbelievably, Red Dwarf came back. Its first six series from 1988 to 1993 were quite an achievement, and it’s likely we ......more
Whether willingly or unwillingly, public celebrities are often the focus of discussion of moral matters and political ca......more
A beginners guide to the mythical world of gods, heroes and monsters. Greek Mythology has had an indisputable impact on ......more
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captiva......more
Phobia and American Literature, 1705-1937: A Therapeutic History tells a neglected, two-century history of phobia’s grad......more
An analysis of the interrelationship between media forms, format, and meaning. Media Materialities brings together a tea......more
A fresh and colorful cultural history of Mattel’s Barbie and how she helped shape our understanding of modern feminism a......more
Uncovering Hollywood’s perpetual longing for a lost industrial America "We don’t make things in America anymore" like cl......more
Focuses on contemporary art and media to examine the role of visuals in environmental violence and war in Northern Kurdi......more
The kaleidoscopic story of how an underground American subculture reshaped the global fashion industry. Bigger Than Fash......more
A revealing exploration of a quarter century of cultural stagnation, examining the commercial and technological forces t......more
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