Sociology

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 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 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 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 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 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 Mona N. Younis 1999 Fall

The first comprehensive comparison of two of the century’s most important liberation movements.

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 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 Ann Markusen, Yong-Sook Lee and Sean DiGiovanna, Editors 1999 Fall

Analyzes and compares the rapid growth of medium-sized cities.

How Social Movements Matter Marco Giugni, Doug McAdam and Charles Tilly, Editors 1999 Spring

Provides original assessments of the consequences of social movements.

Militant Nationalism Between Movement and Party in Ireland and the Basque Country Cynthia L. Irvin 1999 Spring

A comparative analysis of two militant nationalist groups.

The Social Origins of Islam Mind, Economy, Discourse Mohammed A. Bamyeh 1999 Spring

Explores the genesis of Islam for insight into the nature of ideological transformation.

Postmodernity David Lyon 1999 Spring

A crucial evaluation of a critical idea, now updated.

Fields of Protest Women’s Movements in India Raka Ray 1998 Fall

A comparative analysis of women’s struggle for change in India.

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