Sociology

A Promise and a Way of Life: White Antiracist Activism A Promise and a Way of Life White Antiracist Activism Becky W. Thompson 2001 Fall
The first in-depth look at white people’s activism in fighting racism during the past fifty years.
1989: Revolutionary Ideas and Ideals 1989 Revolutionary Ideas and Ideals Krishan Kumar 2001 Fall
By looking back, a major scholar probes the meaning of revolutionary change in the coming era.
The End of the World as We Know It: Social Science for the Twenty-First Century The End of the World as We Know It Social Science for the Twenty-First Century Immanuel Wallerstein 2001 Spring
A respected thinker points the way ahead, now in paperback!
Fin de Millénaire Budapest: Metamorphoses of Urban Life Fin de Millénaire Budapest Metamorphoses of Urban Life Judit Bodnár 2000 Fall
Considers what this central European metropolis tells us about the changing nature of urban life.
Further to Fly: Black Women and the Politics of Empowerment Further to Fly Black Women and the Politics of Empowerment Sheila Radford-Hill 2000 Fall
How feminism has failed African American women and why they must fight back.
Latino Metropolis Latino Metropolis Victor M. Valle and Rodolfo D. Torres 2000 Fall
A readable look at culture and politics in Los Angeles through a Latino lens.
Self, Identity, and Social Movements Self, Identity, and Social Movements Sheldon Stryker, Timothy J. Owens and Robert W. White, Editors 2000 Fall
A ground-breaking look at the social psychology of political movements.
The Ends of Globalization The Ends of Globalization Mohammed A. Bamyeh 2000 Fall
A uniquely broad perspective that challenges current ideas about worldwide cultural and political change.
Geography and Social Movements: Comparing Antinuclear Activism in the Boston Area Geography and Social Movements Comparing Antinuclear Activism in the Boston Area Byron A. Miller 2000 Spring
A comparative analysis of the implications of space, place, and scale in political mobilization.
Autoaffection: Unconscious Thought in the Age of Teletechnology Autoaffection Unconscious Thought in the Age of Teletechnology Patricia Ticineto Clough 2000 Spring
Explores the connection between new theories, new technologies, and new ways of thinking.
Selling the Lower East Side: Culture, Real Estate, and Resistance in New York City Selling the Lower East Side Culture, Real Estate, and Resistance in New York City Christopher Mele 2000 Spring
Tracks the shifting views of the Lower East Side from ghetto to desirable urban niche.
Liberation and Democratization: The South African and Palestinian National Movements Liberation and Democratization The South African and Palestinian National Movements Mona N. Younis 1999 Fall
The first comprehensive comparison of two of the century’s most important liberation movements.
Racism Racism Albert Memmi 1999 Fall
An eminent social analyst examines the way racism works--and how it can be overcome.
Pretty Good for a Girl: An Athlete’s Story Pretty Good for a Girl An Athlete’s Story Leslie Heywood 2000 Spring
The gripping story of one woman’s drive to win-now in paperback.
Second Tier Cities: Rapid Growth beyond the Metropolis Second Tier Cities Rapid Growth beyond the Metropolis Ann Markusen, Yong-Sook Lee and Sean DiGiovanna, Editors 1999 Fall
Analyzes and compares the rapid growth of medium-sized cities.