CURRENT PUBLICATIONS
Empire and Religion in the Roman World
Edited by Flower, this collection explores cutting-edge interpretations of various topics within the history and culture of the Roman Empire…
Best Practices: A Catalog and Photo Essay About the City of Los Angeles
A visual catalog of the built environment of Los Angeles, California, Best Practices draws on the history of architecture, media…
Democracy Rules
In this concise volume, Müller explains how democracy is founded on liberty, equality, and uncertainty, which differentiates it from the…
Black Identity Viewed from a Barber's Chair: Nigrescence and Eudaimonia
In Black Identity Viewed from a Barber's Chair, Cross contrasts the self-hatred in societal representations of Black identity with the…
My Eccentric Family: Memories of a Communist, Mafioso, Zionist Past
Cantor recounts the complexities of his childhood living with his father, a longtime Communist leader, and his mother, a pioneering…
The Penguin Book of Dragons
Dragons are among the most popular mythological creatures to dwell in the human imagination, inspiring images of fire-breathing predators, enormous…
Popular Culture and The Civic Imagination: Case Studies of Creative Social Change
In this edited collection, Jenkins, Peters-Lazaro, and Shresthova compile essays about how the language and lessons contained within popular culture…
Children's Voices in Politics
Over time, children and young adults have become increasingly involved in politics and activism, advocating for changes in climate policy…
Practicing Futures: A Civic Imagination Action Handbook
In this practical guide, Shresthova and Peters-Lazaro describe the importance of human imagination in thinking about the future. Writing for…
The New Model Federalist: A Series of Essays on the Political Situation of the United States
In a series of essays inspired by the Federalist Papers, Caves re-envisions America’s founding principles in the context of our…
Long Time Coming: A Reckoning
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, the United States underwent a reckoning over systemic racism…
A Glossary of Urban Voids
This annotated collection of more than 200 terms strives to define the concept of an urban void: an urban space…
Conservative Party-Building in Latin America
In his new book, Loxton investigates the origins of strong conservative political parties formed in Latin America between 1978 and…
Applauding Life: Poetry and Prose of an Octogenarian
Barry Savits pens his first book at age 87 as a memorial for his friends, family, and fellow man. He…
How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection: Using Psychology to Optimize Healthcare Interactions
Writing from the perspective of a physician, Ko considers the doctor-patient relationship. A mother of two children, one of whom…
Gangsters and Other Statesmen: Mafias, Separatists and Torn States in a Globalized World
In Gangsters and Other Statesmen, Mandić examines the role of transnational mafias in separatist movements across the globe. Having conducted…
Baroque Modernity: An Aesthetics of Theater
Cermatori connects 17th-century Baroque style — characterized by adornment, excess, and spectacle — to theatrical innovation at the turn of…
The Witch Demands a Retraction: Fairy Tale Reboots for Adults
In a new poetry collection, Balmain reimagines classic fairy tales for adults. With titles like “Pinocchio Runs for Office,” “Not…
