How twentieth-century ethnographers captured the diverse social worlds of outsiders
Exploring skewed views of transnational and transracial adoption
Factionalism hampers social movements by pitting elite and marginalized activists against each other rather than uniting them for change
In print for the first time--the document that the Kerner Commission did not want to see released
Research showing America's politics may be more based on personal choice than party or cultural divisions
A detailed look into the cultural history and cultural impact of dog rescue in the United States
An exploration of the history of African American musicians in Chicago during the mid-20th century
One woman’s tireless crusade for better understanding and social justice for adopted people
A provocative and accessible history and study of the sweatshop and a major contribution to the debate over its rebirth
Collects essays that provide an overview of the history of adoption in the United States
How a zero-tolerance political culture impacts America's students
Groundbreaking study of the history and ethics of addiction science
An impassioned argument for reassessing America's understanding of race and ethnicity
Takes us deeper into Barbara Myerhoff's examination of the place of narrative in human life, providing a treasury of reflection, experience, and wisdom as colorful as any collection of tales
In the struggle between "social" and "cultural" thinking, the refusal to choose sides can be a radical and vital move