Presents a new way of thinking about fundamental political concepts such as freedom, justice, and the common good.

Relates how the self-direction movement was developed, the research that supports it, how the model has spread across the country and the globe, and recommendations and prospects for the future.

An in-depth account and model of antiracist professional development for white practicing teachers.

An engaging and insightful guide to Argentine crime fiction since 2000.

Highlights the continuing social unrest and public protest occurring in South Africa’s poorest districts.

Tells the story of a tragic Supreme Court decision involving child abuse and what might be done to rectify it.

Defends confrontational modes of citizenship as a means to reinvigorate democratic participation and regime accountability.

Presents evidence that the expansion of welfare privatization makes it harder for people to move out of poverty in large numbers.

Expanded and revised edition of the first book devoted solely to black fraternity hazing.

Revised and updated edition that analyses how the Office of National Drug Control Policy employs statistics to misleadingly claim the War on Drugs is a success.

Humorous and witty recollections of the author's journey from insecure graduate student to noted activist/scholar.

Explores the impact of globalization and the imperative of social justice for the helping professions in contemporary times.

Explores teen mothers’ perceptions of their situations and the social stigma that affects them.

The first in-depth examination of self-employment from the perspectives of low-income entrepreneurs.

A provocative analysis of current thought and discourse on multiracialism.

Examines the current and prospective energy sources and choices from the perspectives of science, technology, and social studies.

Capital and Communities in Black and White explores the problems created by global economic restructuring, the decline of inner city neighborhoods, and the heightened racial conflicts in the United States. ...

Theories of criminality and theories of victimization have traditionally been discussed as though they bore no relationship to one another. Yet, a complete explanation for crime must examine both the ...

Hate Prejudice and Racism provides a comprehensive overview of the problems created by prejudiced attitudes, racist beliefs, and acts of discrimination, from the casual racial or ethnic joke to the unrestrained ...