Category: Sociology

Labor & Work: An eBook Special

Labor & Work: An eBook Special

This year, we’re taking the time to honor the contributions of laborers and the labor movement by catching up on the history of work in the United States. Browse a fascinating range of titles that offer a comprehensive introduction to the topic.

International Youth Day: An eBook Special

International Youth Day: An eBook Special

In August, we’re celebrating International Youth Day and the ways in which the young enhance our society and culture. Explore a curated selection of eBooks for just $1.99 through the end of August!

Migrating Toward Black-Brown Solidarities

Migrating Toward Black-Brown Solidarities

—Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo
In their new book South Central Dreams, Hondagneu-Sotelo and Manuel Pastor tell the story of Latinx immigrants in South Los Angeles.

It Can Happen Here: Q&A with Alexander Laban Hinton

It Can Happen Here: Q&A with Alexander Laban Hinton

We spoke with Alexander Laban Hinton about the increased visibility of white power extremism under the Trump administration, its similarities to the Khmer Rouge regime, and the ways genocide can be prevented.

Loving Day During a Time of #BlackLivesMatter

Loving Day During a Time of #BlackLivesMatter

—Tanya Katerí Hernandez
Fifty-four years after the Loving v. Virginia decision, interracial marriage bans no longer exist, but White Supremacist violence and rhetoric still flourish.

Commentary on Women Rising: In and Beyond the Arab Spring

Commentary on Women Rising: In and Beyond the Arab Spring

—Myra Marx Ferree
This lovely collection by Rita Stephan and Mounira Maya Charrad highlights the voices of the challengers and their perspectives on what must change and how to create a democracy in which they are full participants.