Books in the Studies in Critical Social Sciences series

Covert racism, subtle in application, often appears hidden by norms of association, affiliation, group membership and/or identity.

Debates on contemporary imperialism have focused on the U.S., to the exclusion of E.U. countries, this book corrects these trends

Neoliberalism has dominated Chile for 35 consecutive years. In this collection prominent Chilean experts assess its impact and offer alternatives.

Media, Ideology and Hegemony equips readers with the essential tools they need to think critically about the new digital world.

An insightful analysis of gender relations' role in the Japanese economy's transition from unstoppable growth to inescapable stagnation.

In this wide-ranging volume two leading scholars of the region critically examine the new extractive-imperialism bearing down on the Americas

Focusing on the processes of accumulation, concentration, and centralisation of capital, Rubens Sawaya traces the transnationalisation of capital and its impact on Latin America and Brazil

An intellectual and political tribute to James Petras

From post-Katrina struggles to Muslim women refusing to unveil, the logic of a new generation of protest is emerging

As the economic crisis continues, social-movements North and South have arisen to challenge the neo-liberal policies that have immiserated generations.

This volume aims to answer why so much 'critical' intellectual activity can be done with so little impact.

Adorno is often celebrated as among the most important cultural-theorists. This volume argues that his theoretical perspectives were deeply flawed.

Good intentioned or not, Modern Colonization by Medical Intervention documents the often pernicious effect of physicians on the colonial project.

A convincing argument that the legacy of American Anarchism, far from being an antiquated relic, remains relevant to the present.

In this provocative and compelling work Shourideh Molavi documents the legal plight of Palestinians living inside of Israel.

Zafirovski and Rodeheaver attempt to redefine contemporary terrorism (state and individual) as stemming from a deep opposition to modernity.

Far from being regulated by them, Corporations have outgrown national borders and the states meant to keep them in check.

Moaddel and Karabenick analyze fundamentalist beliefs and attitudes across nations, faith, and ethnicity, using comparative survey data.

Capitalism has always dominated our lives. In its Neoliberal phase this domination takes on new forms which are explored here.

Terrorism is usually discussed as the actions of individuals. This book argues that Governments carry out most acts of terrorism.

Widely considered the founding-father of Sociology, Sarah Farris's excellently argued book shows that Max Weber was also deeply orientalist.

Theorizing Globalization offers a reassessment of mainstream perspectives on globalization, providing essential insights into an enormously popular field of study.

An important and ground breaking work on the importance of migration in the context of development studies

Philosophically engaging, and practically oriented, this book asks whether philosophic clarity can account for effective revolutionary organizational practice.

Already examined from many angles, this is an attempt to analyze the Cuban revolution as a model of socialist-human development.

Conventional wisdom holds that Capitalism depends on the exploitation of 'free labor.' This volume challenges those ideas.

Despite many claims to the contrary, Quebec and Canada demonstrate the continued importance of state institutional authority, even under Neoliberalism

Capitalism sews chaos throughout society with crises and wars. In the twenty-first century it has begun feeding on this entropy.

Paolucci convincingly argues that by mixing political and scientific analysis, Marx yields a method closest to that of scientific inquiry.

Though it never went away, State capitalism is back en-vouge. This book looks at it's role in Europe and Asia.