Elizabeth Grosz argues that art—especially architecture, music, and painting—is born from the disruptive forces of sexual selection. She... Læs mere
Why do Peace Corps volunteers often return having lost their idealism? In The Death of Idealism, Meghan Elizabeth Kallman details... Læs mere
David K. Johnson tells the story of the physique magazine produced by and for gay men to show how gay commerce was not a byproduct of the... Læs mere
This volume is a comprehensive sourcebook of newly translated texts from the Safavid, Ottoman,... Læs mere
Noëlle McAfee uses psychoanalytic theory to explore the subterranean anxieties behind current crises and the ways in which democratic practices can help work... Læs mere
E. Fuller Torrey draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to propose a startling answer to the ultimate question. Evolving Brains, Emerging Gods locates the origin of gods within the human brain, arguing that religious belief is a by-product of evolution.
In Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets, Fred Watson, an award-winning astronomer, presents the most up-to-date knowledge on hot topics in astronomy and space science, providing a fascinating and entertaining account of the latest research.
Gregory Fairchild introduces readers to the rising set of entrepreneurs whose efforts to reach... Læs mere
Amy Myers Jaffe provides an expert look at the promises and challenges of the future of energy, highlighting... Læs mere
In the years since Hurricane Katrina, modern-day bohemians have flocked to New Orleans but often find themselves skirting poverty.... Læs mere
Feasting Our Eyes takes a second look at modern American food films to emphasize their conventional approaches to nation, gender, race, sexuality, and social status. Devoured visually and emotionally, these films are particularly effective defenders of the status quo.
Environmental Success Stories delves into the most daunting ecological and environmental challenges... Læs mere