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Robert J. Sternberg
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Cambridge
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Cupid's Arrow : The Course of Love through Time
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Cupid's Arrow presents a thought-provoking psychological approach to love, delving into the ways in which humans experience and perceive love, while offering interesting perspectives on the subject throughout history. Sternberg's triangular theory provides a unique perspective on the different types of love and how they interact with intimacy, passion, and commitment. With its well-researched content and relatable insights, this book is an excellent read for anyone exploring the boundaries of love and relationships.
Carol Myers-Scotton
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Oxford
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Codes And Consequences - Choosing Linguistic Varieties
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This book could be a good read for you because it delves into the fascinating world of codeswitching, exploring the reasons behind why people speak differently in different situations. Through Carol Myers-Scotton's insightful exploration, you will gain a deeper understanding of how language choices can shape identity and social dynamics. Prepare to be amazed by the power of language in bridging barriers and embracing linguistic diversity.
Susan Martha Kahn
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Duke
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Reproducing Jews - A Cultural Account Of Assisted Conception In Israel
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Reproducing Jews is a unique insight into the cultural meanings and contemporary rabbinic responses to assisted conception in Israel. Through ethnographic study, Susan Martha Kahn expertly analyzes Israeli public discourse and traditional Jewish texts to show how assisted reproduction has made Jewish beliefs about kinship more literal. This book would be a great read for students of Jewish studies or anyone involved in anthropological debates on kinship studies.
Lawrence Rosenthal, Christine Trost |
University
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California
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Steep: The Precipitous Rise of the Tea Party
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If you're fascinated by the shifts in American political landscapes, "Steep" offers an in-depth exploration of the Tea Party movement. Lawrence Rosenthal and Christine Trost provide a comprehensive look at how this faction rose to prominence and its significant influence on conservative politics. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone keen on dissecting modern political strategies or movements.
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Maggie Humm
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Columbia
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Modern Feminisms : Political, Literary, Cultural
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This is the first comprehensive collection of feminist politics and writings by the most influential feminists of the twentieth century, with a full glossary of key terms, section introductions, and entries on individual writers. Contributors include Simone de Beauvoir, Catharine A. MacKinnon, Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Betty Friedan, Gayle Rubin, Laura Mulvey, Elaine Showalter, and Julia Kristeva.Modern Feminisms covers key feminist ideas and perspectives on the family, sexuality, work, education, patriarchy, race, language, culture, and representation, and provides a persepective on the variety of modern feminisms that have emerged in the twentieth century.
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Deborah Cameron
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Oxford
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The Myth of Mars and Venus [Paperback]
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The Myth of Mars and Venus is more than just a counterpoint to gender clichés; it's a deep dive into the complexities of language and societal roles that shape our understanding of gender. Deborah Cameron doesn't just challenge well-trodden stereotypes; she engages with decades of academic research to provide a narrative that is both enlightening and essential for those interested in gender studies, communication, and challenging the status quo. If you've ever questioned the nuances of male and female communication, this thorough examination backed by scientific research is an insightful and potentially paradigm-shifting read.
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Susan Noakes, Jonathan Boyarin |
University
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California
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The Ethnography of Reading
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This book could be a good read for someone interested in the cultural and historical transformations of reading, and its impact on societies. It provides insights on reading practices and experiences in different parts of the world, from ancient Israel to contemporary Indonesia and Kashaya Pomo Indian reservation. The book erases the line between orality and textuality, making it an insightful read for those interested in anthropology, literature, history, philosophy, religious and cultural studies.
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Ronald G. Knapp
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University
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Hawaii
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House Home Family : Living and Being Chinese
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Drawing on the work of leading scholars in the fields of anthropology, architecture, art, art history, geography, and history, House Home Family explores and analyzes the functional, social, and symbolic attributes of Chinese dwellings. It goes beyond generalization to clarify the diverse nature of house, home, and family in China, exploring such topics as the Chinese garden as an integral part of living, house-building ritual and fengshui, architectural aesthetics, the inter-relatedness of furniture and architecture, preservation of historical structures, the structure and development of the family (jia), gender and household space, the role of lineage in the construction of ritual and social space, the function and meaning of the architectural division of space, and domestic space and privacy. The Chinese house, the elementary space in which a family lives and works, resonates the tensions between continuity and innovation that characterize China today. As a dynamic instrument of socialization and a domain of propriety, its "inner" and "outer" spaces as well as ornamentation and ritual helped shape the identity of the Chinese and simultaneously serve as a reflection of this identity. This inaugural volume in the series Spatial Making and Meaning in Asia’s Vernacular Architecture contains more than five hundred illustrations, most in color and including a number of rare drawings that demonstrate the richness of domestic architecture and living patterns in traditional and contemporary China. Through its exploration of how Chinese families are organized and why Chinese construct their living spaces the way they do, this carefully researched, convincingly argues, and refreshingly insightful book yields a deeper and wider understanding of what it means to live and be Chinese. Nancy Berliner, Maggie Bickford, Francesca Bray, Myron L. Cohen, David Faure, James Flath, Wen Fong, Puaypeng Ho, Nancy Jervis, Ronald G. Knapp, Cary Liu, Kai-Yin Lo, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt, Joseph Wang, Yan Yunxiang.
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Carol P. MacCormack, Marilyn Strathern |
Cambridge
University
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Nature, Culture and Gender
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This book is a must-read for those interested in exploring the history and development of the binary classification of nature and culture. The author challenges the notion that this dichotomy is universal by presenting ethnographic evidence from non-western cultures. Additionally, the book explores the link between this classification and the association between females and nature and males and culture. This book is recommended for those interested in anthropology, structuralist thought, and women's studies.
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Akhil Gupta, James Ferguson |
University
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California
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Anthropological Locations : Boundaries and Grounds of a Field Science
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Among the social sciences, anthropology relies most fundamentally on "fieldwork"―the long-term immersion in another way of life as the basis for knowledge. In an era when anthropologists are studying topics that resist geographical localization, this book initiates a long-overdue discussion of the political and epistemological implications of the disciplinary commitment to fieldwork.These innovative, stimulating essays―carefully chosen to form a coherent whole―interrogate the notion of "the field," showing how the concept is historically constructed and exploring the consequences of its dominance. The essays discuss anthropological work done in places (in refugee camps, on television) or among populations (gays and lesbians, homeless people in the United States) that challenge the traditional boundaries of "the field." The contributors suggest alternative methodologies appropriate for contemporary problems and ultimately propose a reformation of the discipline of anthropology.
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James Fulcher, John P. Scott |
Oxford
University
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Sociology
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Sociology could be a good read for students interested in exploring different forms of social inequality, cultural diversity, and the processes contributing to social change. The book offers a thorough and in-depth exploration of these topics, backed by sociological research, and the concept of sociological imagination is addressed to help students approach sociological problems critically. The book also includes case studies and multiple-choice quiz questions that make it an effective tool for students to diagnose and explain sociological concepts.
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Oliver Mendelsohn
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Oxford
University
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The Rights of Subordinated Peoples
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These excellent essays consider the rights of subordinated peoples on several continents. The contributors base their comprehensive analysis on the Tribals and Untouchables of India, the Aborigines of Australia, the Indians of Brazil, indigenous people of the old USSR, the blacks of SouthAfrica, and women under fundamentalist Islam. Through their detailed study, they recognize that subordinate conditions must be primarily overthrown by the subordinated peoples themselves; and there are now clear signs that these people have begun to stand up for themselves as never before. Thecontributors which include David Maybury-Lewis, James Crawford, and Ramachandra Guha, are all experts in the field and their individual discussions of subordinated peoples will be essential reading for sociologists and those interested in Subaltern studies.
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Sara Ahmed
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Duke
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The Promise of Happiness
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The Promise of Happiness is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: “I just want you to be happy”; “I’m happy if you’re happy.” Combining philosophy and feminist cultural studies, Sara Ahmed reveals the affective and moral work performed by the “happiness duty,” the expectation that we will be made happy by taking part in that which is deemed good, and that by being happy ourselves, we will make others happy. Ahmed maintains that happiness is a promise that directs us toward certain life choices and away from others. Happiness is promised to those willing to live their lives in the right way.Ahmed draws on the intellectual history of happiness, from classical accounts of ethics as the good life, through seventeenth-century writings on affect and the passions, eighteenth-century debates on virtue and education, and nineteenth-century utilitarianism. She engages with feminist, antiracist, and queer critics who have shown how happiness is used to justify social oppression, and how challenging oppression causes unhappiness. Reading novels and films including Mrs. Dalloway, The Well of Loneliness, Bend It Like Beckham, and Children of Men, Ahmed considers the plight of the figures who challenge and are challenged by the attribution of happiness to particular objects or social ideals: the feminist killjoy, the unhappy queer, the angry black woman, and the melancholic migrant. Through her readings she raises critical questions about the moral order imposed by the injunction to be happy.
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Esther Menon
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Cambridge
University
Press
In The Mix - A Collection Of Writing From Around The World
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"In The Mix" is a captivating and diverse anthology that offers a range of texts from different parts of the world. It is perfect for readers who are interested in exploring unique perspectives, experiences, and cultures. The book's most distinctive feature is the way it highlights the commonalities and differences within humanity. Through its moving and varied stories, "In The Mix" reflects who we are as a global community. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the world.
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Jeremy Tambling
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Hong
Kong
University
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Wong Kar-wai's Happy Together
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This book is a great read for those interested in exploring the themes of masculinity, identity, and homosexuality in the context of post-colonial Hong Kong. It also delves into the film's relation to American road movies and the history of tango. Tambling's analysis of Happy Together's narrative and images in the light of Borges and Manuel Puig makes for an interesting read on film and literary criticism. It's a thought-provoking book that raises important questions on emotions, masculinity, gender relationships, and sexuality.
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Cynthia Enloe
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University
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California
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Bananas, Beaches and Bases Making Feminist Sense of International Politics
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If you're intrigued by the intersection of feminism and international relations, Cynthia H. Enloe's book could be right up your alley. She dissects global politics through a feminist lens, revealing how women's labor and experiences are often overlooked in diplomatic affairs. It'll change the way you view international power dynamics, making you appreciate the subtleties of gender in ways you might not have considered before.
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Diane P. Freedman, Martha Stoddard Holmes |
State
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The Teacher's Body: Embodiment, Authority, and Identity in the Academy
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These highly personal essays from a range of academic settings explore the palpable moments of discomfort, disempowerment, and/or enlightenment that emerge when we discard the fiction that the teacher has no body. Visible and/or invisible, the body can transform both the teacher s experience and classroom dynamics. When students think the teacher s body is clearly marked by ethnicity, race, disability, size, gender, sexuality, illness, age, pregnancy, class, linguistic and geographic origins, or some combination of these, both the mode and the content of education can change. Other, less visible aspects of a teacher s body, such as depression or a history of sexual assault, can have an equally powerful impact on how we teach and learn. The collection anatomizes these moments of embodied pedagogy as unexpected teaching opportunities and examines their apparent impact on teacher-student educational dynamics of power, authority, desire, friendship, open-mindedness, and resistance."
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Liz Dawtrey, Mary Masterton, Toby Jackson |
Yale
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Investigating Modern Art
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If modern art's complexities have eluded you, "Investigating Modern Art" could be the guide you've been waiting for. It dissects the nuances of modern masterpieces and the social contexts that shaped them. Think of it as a companion that makes sense of the intricate dance between history, culture, and the bold strokes of modern artistry. Through this book, you may find yourself looking at a Pollock or Warhol with fresh eyes and deeper understanding.
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Ann Wee
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National
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Singapore
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A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore
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If you're intrigued by personal stories that also untangle the deeper threads of a nation's social fabric, "A Tiger Remembers: The Way We Were in Singapore" is for you. Ann Wee's intimate account serves as a window to the evolving family dynamics and cultural shifts in Singapore from the 1950s. Her warm, anecdotal style captures the heart of Singapore's progress and could offer you a renewed appreciation for the nuances that define a community's history.
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Cynthia Enloe
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University
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California
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Bananas, Beaches and Bases : Making Feminist Sense of International Politics
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In this brand new radical analysis of globalization, Cynthia Enloe examines recent events―Bangladeshi garment factory deaths, domestic workers in the Persian Gulf, Chinese global tourists, and the UN gender politics of guns―to reveal the crucial role of women in international politics today.With all new and updated chapters, Enloe describes how many women's seemingly personal strategies―in their marriages, in their housework, in their coping with ideals of beauty―are, in reality, the stuff of global politics. Enloe offers a feminist gender analysis of the global politics of both masculinities and femininities, dismantles an apparently overwhelming world system, and reveals that system to be much more fragile and open to change than we think.
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