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Monster Theory: Reading Culture by Jeffrey Jerome Cohen
RRP: £22.99£19.60Explores concepts of monstrosity in Western civilization from Beowulf to Jurassic Park.We live in a time of monsters. Monsters provide a key to understanding the culture that spawned them. So argue the essays in this wide-ranging and fascinating... -
The Abundance Of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan by Andy Couturier
RRP: £17.99£13.35Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623171322Author Andy CouturierFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)... -
Myth and Meaning by Claude Levi-Strauss 9780415253949
RRP: £11.99£11.11In addresses written for a wide general audience, one of the twentieth century's most prominent thinkers, Claude Levi-Strauss, here offers the insights of a lifetime on the crucial questions of human existence. Responding to questions as varied as 'Can... -
Imagining for Real: Essays on Creation, Attention and Correspondence by Tim Ingold
RRP: £36.99£32.93What does imagination do for our perception of the world? Why should reality be broken off from our imagining of it? It was not always thus, and in these essays, Tim Ingold sets out to heal the break between reality and imagination at the heart of modern... -
Primate Change: How the world we made is remaking us by Vybarr Cregan-Reid
RRP: £12.99£8.60'A work of remarkable scope' - GuardianFT Best science books of 2018Primate Change has been adapted into a radio series for the BBC WORLD SERVICE.*This is the road from climate change to primate change.PRIMATE CHANGE is a wide-ranging, polemical look at... -
The Utopia Of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy by David Graeber
RRP: £15.99£10.93Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612195186Author David GraeberFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Melville House PublishingPublisher Melville House PublishingWeight(grams) 280g -
Anthropologies of Revolution: Forging Time, People, and Worlds by Igor Cherstich
RRP: £30.00£22.82A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. What can anthropological thinking contribute to the study of revolutions? The first book-length attempt to develop an anthropological approach to revolutions,... -
You Are Not A Gadget: A Manifesto by Jaron Lanier
RRP: £10.99£7.77In You are Not a Gadget digital guru and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier reveals how the internet is deadening personal interaction, stifling genuine inventiveness and even changing us as people. Something went wrong around the start of the... -
Signal and Noise: Media, Infrastructure, and Urban Culture in Nigeria by Brian Larkin
RRP: £24.99£21.23Mainstream media and film theory are based on the ways that media technologies operate in Europe and the United States. In this groundbreaking work, Brian Larkin provides a history and ethnography of media in Nigeria, asking what media theory looks like... -
Habermas: A Very Short Introduction by James Gordon Finlayson
RRP: £8.99£6.61This book gives a clear and readable overview of the philosophical work of Jurgen Habermas, the most influential German philosopher alive today, who has commented widely on subjects such as Marxism, the importance and effectiveness of communication, the... -
Conceptual Odysseys: Passages to Cultural Analysis by Griselda Pollock
£28.52The 'theoretical turn' within the arts and humanities in the 1970s and 1980s has, for many, had its day, with work produced under its rubric all too often feeling tired or even downright lazy. In its place - whilst hazarding against an outright rejection... -
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton
RRP: £15.99£11.90'a brilliant history' The Sunday Times 'makes for riveting reading' The Independent Modern pagan witchcraft is arguably the only fully-formed religion England has given the world, and has now spread across four continents. This second... -
Designs for the Pluriverse: Radical Interdependence, Autonomy, and the Making of Worlds by Arturo Escobar
RRP: £24.99£21.23In Designs for the Pluriverse Arturo Escobar presents a new vision of design theory and practice aimed at channeling design's world-making capacity toward ways of being and doing that are deeply attuned to justice and the Earth. Noting that most... -
Do Muslim Women Need Saving? by Lila Abu-Lughod
RRP: £20.95£15.41Frequent reports of honor killings, disfigurement, and sensational abuse have given rise to a consensus in the West, a message propagated by human rights groups and the media: Muslim women need to be rescued. Lila Abu-Lughod boldly challenges this... -
Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes by Gyles Brandreth 9780198749585
RRP: £21.49£17.17This is the ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and covering every kind of theatrical story and experience from the age of Shakespeare and Marlowe to the age of Stoppard... -
Albion's Secret History: Snapshots of England's Pop Rebels and Outsiders by Guy Mankowski
RRP: £10.99£9.37Albion's Secret History compiles snapshots of English pop culture's rebels and outsiders, from Evelyn Waugh to PJ Harvey via The Long Blondes and The Libertines. By focusing on cultural figures who served to define England, Guy Mankowski looks at those... -
Mirrored Loss: A Yemeni Woman's Life Story by Gabriele Vom Bruck
RRP: £35.00£30.65Mirrored Loss tells the story of Amat al-Latif al Wazir, only daughter of 'Abdullah al-Wazir, the leader of Yemen's constitutional movement of the mid-twentieth century for democratisation of the autocratic imamate. Her relationship with her adored... -
Reflections On Exile: And Other Literary And Cultural Essays by Edward W. Said
RRP: £16.99£11.98With their powerful blend of political and aesthetic concerns, Edward W. Said's writings have transformed the field of literary studies. As in the title essay, the widely admired "Reflections on Exile," the fact of his own exile and the fate of the... -
Rights in Rebellion: Indigenous Struggle and Human Rights in Chiapas by Shannon Speed
RRP: £21.99£18.79Rights in Rebellion examines the global discourse of human rights and its influence on the local culture, identity, and forms of resistance. Through a multi-sited ethnography of various groups in the indigenous communities of Chiapas, Mexico-from... -
Raw Histories: Photographs, Anthropology and Museums: v. 13 by Elizabeth Edwards
RRP: £35.99£31.69Photographs have had an integral and complex role in many anthropological contexts, from fieldwork to museum exhibitions. This book explores how approaching anthropological photographs as 'history' can offer both theoretical and empirical insights into... -
Debt: The First 5000 Years by Sulaiman Hakemy
RRP: £6.50£6.11Debt is one of the great subjects of our day, and understanding the way that it not only fuels economic growth, but can also be used as a means of generating profit and exerting control, is central to grasping the way in which our society really works... -
Waterlog by Roger Deakin 9781784700065
RRP: £10.99£7.77Waterlog celebrates the magic of water and the beauty of wild Britain.In 1996 Roger Deakin set out to swim the British Isles. He swam in the sea, in rivers, in streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools, fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts,... -
Revolution in the Revolution? by Regis Debray
RRP: £9.99£6.64Revolution in the Revolution? is a brilliant, pragmatic assessment of the situation in Latin America in the 1960s. First published in 1967, it became a controversial handbook for guerrilla warfare and revolution, read alongside Che's own pamphlets, and... -
The Museum of Other People: From Colonial Acquisitions to Cosmopolitan Exhibitions by Adam Kuper 9781800810938
RRP: £12.99£9.09A TLS BEST BOOK OF 2023 'A formidable work' Nigel Barley, author of The Innocent Anthropologist 'Should be required reading' Richard Lambert, Financial Times 'A magnificent, moving survey' Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, TLS This is a history of... -
Rock Water Life: Ecology and Humanities for a Decolonial South Africa by Lesley Green 9781478003991
RRP: £24.99£21.23In Rock | Water | Life Lesley Green examines the interwoven realities of inequality, racism, colonialism, and environmental destruction in South Africa, calling for environmental research and governance to transition to an ecopolitical approach that... -
The Western Illusion of Human Nature: With Reflections on the Long History of Hierarchy, Equality and the Sublimation of Anarchy in the West, and Comparative Notes on Other Conceptions of the Human Condition by Marshall Sahlins
RRP: £10.95£8.25Reflecting the decline in college courses on Western Civilization, Marshall Sahlins aims to accelerate the trend by reducing "Western Civ" to about two hours. He cites Nietzsche to the effect that deep issues are like cold baths; one should get into and... -
A Witch`s Hand – Curing, Killing, Kinship, and Colonialism among the Lujere of New Guinea`s Upper Sepik River Basin by William E Mitchell 9781912808458
RRP: £40.00£38.95William E. Mitchell revisits his early fieldwork with a three-part study of the history of colonial rule in Papua New Guinea. From 1971 to 1972, William E. Mitchell undertook fieldwork on suffering and healing among the Lujere of Papua New Guinea's Upper... -
Understanding Human Evolution by Ian Tattersall
RRP: £11.99£8.43Human life, and how we came to be, is one of the greatest scientific and philosophical questions of our time. This compact and accessible book presents a modern view of human evolution. Written by a leading authority, it lucidly and engagingly explains... -
Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage by Joanna Nylund
RRP: £12.99£8.60Discover the Finnish quality of sisu and how cultivating it can help you lead a life of greater purpose and happiness.This ancient Finnish word describes an attitude of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity and perseverance. This key psychological... -
Concrete and Culture: A Material History by Adrian Forty
£27.01Almost three tons of concrete are produced each year for every person on the planet; only water is consumed more per head of population. Now used almost universally in modern construction, concrete polarizes opinion: provoking intense loathing and... -
The Samurai Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class by Constantine Vaporis
RRP: £19.99£13.35A captivating and comprehensive guide to Japan's elite class of warriors-revised and updated with over 70 color photographs!The Samurai played a leading role in Japanese society for centuries, and this is the first encyclopedia to showcase the... -
How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America by Heather Cox Richardson 9780197581797
RRP: £14.99£10.95Named one of The Washington Post's 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction While the North prevailed in the Civil War, ending slavery and giving the country a "new birth of freedom," Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's... -
Land of the Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination by Manami Okazaki
RRP: £14.99£11.35In a country with millions of cat owners, it's not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to... -
Violence and the Sacred by Rene Girard
RRP: £19.99£18.80Violence and the Sacred is Rene Girard's landmark study of human evil. Here Girard explores violence as it is represented and occurs throughout history, literature and myth. Girard's forceful and thought-provoking analyses of Biblical narrative, Greek... -
Pentesting Azure: The Definitive Guide to Testing and Securing Deployments by Matt Burrough
RRP: £37.99£23.69A comprehensive guide to penetration testing cloud services deployed in Microsoft Azure, the popular cloud computing service provider used by numerous companies large and small. Packed with real-world examples from the author's experience as a corporate... -
How to Read Donald Duck: Imperialist Ideology in the Disney Comic by Ariel Dorfman
RRP: £16.99£13.80First published in 1971, How to Read Donald Duck shocked readers by revealing how capitalist ideology operates in our most beloved cartoons. Having survived bonfires, impounding and being dumped into the ocean by the Chilean army, this controversial book... -
Ten Trips: The New Reality of Psychedelics by Andy Mitchell 9781847926975
RRP: £22.00£14.31Neuropsychologist Andy Mitchell punctures the hype around psychedelic drugs while providing the fullest picture yet of their limitlessly fascinating possibilities.'An incisive, deeply personal and beautifully written account of the power, the uses and... -
Everyday Life in the Ice Age: A New Study of Our Ancestors by Elle Clifford
RRP: £24.99£20.69Everyday Life in the Ice Age is the first attempt to present a truly complete, balanced and realistic picture of life during the last Ice Age, with its many problems and challenges, while dispelling many of the myths and inaccuracies about our early... -
Guyana At 50: Reflection, Celebration And Inspiration by Arif Ali 9781910553572
RRP: £30.00£19.55Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910553572Author Arif AliFormat HardbackPage Count 248Imprint Hansib Publications LimitedPublisher Hansib Publications Limited -
English: A Story of Marmite, Queuing and Weather by Ben Fogle
RRP: £9.99£6.64What makes the English English? Is it their eccentricity, their passionate love (or, indeed, hatred) of Marmite - or is it something less easily defined? Beginning at the top of a muddy Gloucestershire slope at the...