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Anthropology

Anthropological theory

‘Unruly’ Children

Historical Fieldnotes and Learning Morality in a Taiwan Village

Xu, Jing | University of Washington

Integrating humanistic interpretation with computational approaches, this book examines the 1958-1960 Taiwan fieldnotes of two renowned anthropologists. As the world’s first ethnographic study on Han children, it sheds light on children’s moral development amid historical upheaval. Ideal for Anthropology and educational studies graduate courses.

New Departures in Anthropology

290pp

Nov. 2024 9781009416252 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Nov. 2024 9781009416276 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009416269

Linguistic Anthropology

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Language and Materiality

Ethnographic and Theoretical Explorations

Cavanaugh, Jillian R.

Aimed at interdisciplinary audiences, and tailored especially to scholars of linguistic and cultural Anthropology, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies, the book argues for the importance of analyzing language use with an eye toward new materialisms, semiotics, and ideology.

319pp

Jun. 2024 9781316632390 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 32.99

eISBN 9781316848418

Social, cultural Anthropology

Questioning Migrants

Ethnic Nationalism at the Limits of Pakistan

Naqvi, Tahir H. | Trinity University, Texas

This is a granular historical and ethnographic study of the Muhajir Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) capacity to think beyond the exclusivism of Muhajir nationalism toward its contingency and toward a more plural and subaltern framing of the universal.

South Asia in the Social Sciences

220pp

Nov. 2024 9781009492300 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009492294

Sacrifice and Violence

Reflections from an Ethnography in Nepal

Lecomte-Tilouine, Marie | Collège de France, Paris

This book aims to understand what sacrifice means through long-term ethnographic studies and its close relationship with power and social organisation in Nepal. Sacrifice is considered here through its constitutive core of violence and its complex relationships with legitimate violence, in order to trace its ability to persist despite disapproval.

279pp

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The Cambridge Handbook of Material Culture Studies

De Cunzo, Lu Ann | University of Delaware

With contributions from leading international scholars, this Handbook gives students and scholars a comprehensive view of the field of material culture, its developments, methodologies and theories. Presenting research from around the world, it focuses on multiple material and digital media that show the scope and breadth of this exciting field.

Cambridge Handbooks in Anthropology

748pp

Jun. 2024 9781108465052 Paperback GBP 34.99 / USD 43.99

eISBN 9781108622639

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Water and Aid in Mozambique

Gendered Perspectives of Change

Van Houweling, Emily

Centring the experiences of men and women affected by rural water projects in Mozambique, Emily Van Houweling provides insights into the failures of the current aid model in the region. By engaging with debates on women’s empowerment, she facilitates new ways of thinking about evaluation, sustainability, and gender-water relations.

The International African Library, 68 242pp

Sep. 2024 9781009193498 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

eISBN 9781009193474

Psychology

Applied Psychology

Be a More Productive Scholar

Kiewra, Kenneth A. | University of Nebraska, Lincoln

This engaging guide uncovers the pathways to scholarly success for emerging and seasoned scholars alike across all academic disciplines. Pathways as far-ranging as professional training, research management, writing strategies, and many others are revealed using data, stories, and advice culled from Kiewra’s investigations of productive scholars.

262pp

Apr. 2024 9781009342506 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Apr. 2024 9781009342520 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009342513

Conflict and Change

Integrating Social and Development Psychology

Wagoner, Brady | Aalborg University

This book presents a groundbreaking synthesis of social and developmental Psychology, exploring its application to longstanding conflicts like the Cyprus dispute. By employing diverse methods and perspectives, it aims to inform broader societal conflicts and develop a Psychology relevant to today’s pressing social issues.

Progressive Psychology

May 2025 9781009393157 Paperback

May 2025 9781009393126 Hardback

eISBN 9781009393133

Nov. 2024 9781009537490 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009537476

Facing Death Across Cultures

Health and Mortality in a Diverse World

Fox, Stephen Henry | University of Hawaii

Synthesizing trailblazing research in culture and healthcare into accessible language, this book is for professionals, teachers, students, and corporate trainers in diverse settings. Instructional modules incorporate research and insights for exploration, perspectives to discuss, and research needs to consider, along with free assessments.

308pp

Mar. 2025 9781009111706 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Mar. 2025 9781009100182 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009109611

How People Thrive

Promoting the Synergy of Wellness, Fairness, and Worthiness

Prilleltensky, Isaac | University of Miami

This book transcends traditional Psychology by advocating for the common good, aiming to combat injustice, and elevating well-being globally.

Shifting from personal thriving to collective thriving, this volume is ideal for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers seeking to create a more equitable world.

Progressive Psychology

306pp

The Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and Legal Decision-Making

Miller, Monica K. | University of Nevada, Reno

This Handbook provides students and researchers with a broad overview of existing literature in many areas of legal decision-making, including examples of decisions made by different professionals. Inspiring future research and practice, it will interest those in Psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and more.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

760pp

Nov. 2024 9781009308984 Paperback GBP 23.99 / USD 30.99

Nov. 2024 9781009308939 Hardback GBP 75.00 / USD 95.00

eISBN 9781009308953

Questioning Conventional Assumptions about Competition Dynamics

Lee, Ahlam | Xavier University

This book enables readers to gain knowledge and insight into the ubiquity of competition and its significant role in the evolution of human society across cultures, regions, systems, and eras. It is suitable for everyone across all academic disciplines, as it helps individuals understand their inadvertent involvement in competition arenas.

334pp

Feb. 2024 9781009108546 Paperback GBP 59.99 / USD 75.99

Feb. 2024 9781009100601 Hardback GBP 135.00 / USD 175.00

eISBN 9781009119375

The Future of Qualitative Research in Healthcare

The Role and Management of Digital Methods

Hackett, Paul M.W. | Emerson College, Boston

In the rapidly changing world of digital healthcare research this book offers a digital lens in the participatory perspective of ethnography, a qualitative methodology. With its unique approach, it will be an invaluable resource for prospective and experienced qualitative researchers in a broad array of medical and health disciplines.

278pp

Apr. 2025 9781009348096 Hardback GBP 100.00 / USD 130.00

eISBN 9781009348133

The Cambridge Handbook of Moral Psychology

Malle, Bertram | Brown University, Rhode Island

This handbook delves into the interdisciplinary study of moral cognition and behavior. It introduces key questions, canvases ongoing debates, and integrates empirical and theoretical perspectives. It features contributions from scholars in Psychology, philosophy, Anthropology, and neuroscience.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

636pp

Feb. 2025 9781108794954 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

Feb. 2025 9781108841597 Hardback GBP 145.00 / USD 185.00

eISBN 9781108894357

Nov. 2024 9781009073226 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Nov. 2024 9781316513170 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009072021

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The Psychology of Religion

A Social Force

Kressel, Neil J. | William Paterson University, New Jersey

The Psychology of religion is an inherently exciting topic, yet most textbooks struggle to convey the vitality and significance of this field to students. Designed for undergraduate courses, this textbook uses poignant stories drawn from literature, history, and scientific case studies to provide a more effective entry point for students.

589pp

Oct. 2024 9781108737029 Paperback GBP 54.99 / USD 74.99

Oct. 2024 9781108493390 Hardback GBP 130.00 / USD 160.00

eISBN 9781108623902

The Psychology of Revolution

Moghaddam, Fathali M. | Georgetown University

Based on both personal experience and objective research, this book presents a psychological analysis of revolution. Written in an accessible style for a broad audience, it discusses collective mobilization, regime change, and the postrevolution period.

Progressive Psychology

250pp

Mar. 2024 9781009433228 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Mar. 2024 9781009433242 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009433259

Transition Expertise and Identity

A Study of Individuals Who Succeeded Repeatedly in Life and Career Transitions

Connolly, Christopher | Sporting Bodymind Ltd

Using a cross-disciplinary approach, this book explains how expert performers in sport, music, and business make successful career transitions to senior levels in their field. In-depth interviews illustrate the stories of their lives, bring theory alive, and illuminate the roles of motivation, identity, self concept, and cognitive abilities.

428pp

Jun. 2024 9781009100175 Hardback GBP 105.00 / USD 135.00

eISBN 9781009103763

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Understanding Sexual Serial Killing

Toates, Frederick | The Open University, Milton Keynes

This book considers the phenomenon of sexual serial killing from the perspective of motivation theory. By examining biological, psychological and social determinants, it develops a model of sexual killing that integrates the widely dispersed existing literature. The book is written engagingly and without jargon to appeal to a wide readership.

547pp

Jun. 2024 9781009045681 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

eISBN 9781009042703

Understanding Technology and Society

Seminal Questions and Enduring Insights

Pittinsky, Todd L. | Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Written for undergraduate students and readers interested in learning about science, technology, and society (STS). The questions are ones that are examined in several fields including Science, Technology, and Society Studies, History of Science, Communications, Sociology and others. Students are encouraged to take a stand in ongoing debates.

254pp

Jan. 2025 9781009069878 Paperback GBP 23.99 / USD 30.99

Jan. 2025 9781316512982 Hardback GBP 75.00 / USD 95.00

eISBN 9781009071512

Biological Psychology

Attachment and ParentOffspring Conflict

Origins in Ancestral Contexts of Breastfeeding and Multiple Caregiving

Hart, Sybil L. | Texas Tech University

This Element shows the understanding of ancestral environments to address the origins of infantmaternal attachment as a species-wide affectional bond. Breastfeeding behaviors are governed by infant bio-behavioral maturation, resulting in platforms for interacting with mothers that differ from those for interacting with alloparents.

Elements in Applied Evolutionary Science

76pp

Feb. 2024 9781009371919 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Feb. 2024 9781009486590 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009371957

Ecological Psychology

Segundo-Ortin, Miguel | Universidad de Murcia, Spain

This Element discusses the historical roots of the ecological approach, analyzes the works of James and Eleanor Gibson, explores the development of ecological Psychology, and evaluates the future of the ecological approach to perception and action.

Elements in Perception

92pp

Apr. 2024 9781009451369 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009451406 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009451413

Evolutionary Perspectives on Enhancing Quality of Life

Larsen, Mads| Universitetet i Oslo

This Element reviews existing literature and proposes synthesizing insights into human flourishing under multilevel selection (MLS). It approaches meaning as a reward that individuals experience when contributing to their community, using the Nordic well-being societies as examples. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Applied Evolutionary Science

72pp

May 2024 9781009378536 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009517270 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009378543

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Just as Deadly

The Psychology of Female Serial Killers

Harrison, Marissa A. | Pennsylvania State University

A riveting and meticulous account of why and how female serial killers commit murder. Drawing on original scientific research and various psychological perspectives, Dr. Marissa A. Harrison illustrates how female serial killers differ from their male counterparts and why society is so fascinated by their grisly crimes.

280pp

Jan. 2025 9781009158190 Paperback GBP 15.99 / USD 19.95

eISBN 9781009158183

Representing Variability

How Do We Process the Heterogeneity in the Visual Environment?

Chetverikov, Andrey | Universitetet i Bergen, Norway

This Element focuses on variability in perception, asking how it affects performance in visual tasks and how the variability is represented by human observers. The authors highlight different methods for assessing representations of variability by implicit methods.

Elements in Perception

92pp

Mar. 2024 9781009396011 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Mar. 2024 9781009478861 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009396035

The Evolved Mind and Modern Education

Status of Evolutionary Educational Psychology

Geary, David C. | University of Missouri

This Element provides a framework for understanding the evolution of the brain systems that enable innovation and novel learning and how these systems can act on human cognitive universals, such as language, to create evolutionarily novel abilities, such as reading and writing.

Elements in Applied Evolutionary Science

98pp

May 2024 9781009454810 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009454841 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009454858

Cognition

Autistics in Academia

Narratives of Work, Adversity, and Achievement from Around the World

Thom-Jones, Sandra | University of Wollongong, New South Wales

Featuring voices of thirty-seven autistic academics worldwide, this book offers an exploration of their experiences in academic spaces through engaging first-person narratives. It provides valuable recommendations for non-autistic colleagues, institutions or anyone committed to promoting inclusivity in academic spaces.

252pp

Jan. 2025 9781009374033 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Jan. 2025 9781009374064 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009374057

Behavioral Network Science

Language, Mind, and Society

Hills, Thomas T. | University of Warwick

This book demonstrates network science applications in Psychology, ageing, creativity, memory, language evolution, belief structures, child language learning, and group problem-solving.

Designed for graduate students and researchers in the cognitive sciences, behavioural economics, and health and social policy.

428pp

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Cognitive and Social Neuroscience of Aging

Second edition

Gutchess, Angela | Brandeis University, Massachusetts

This book introduces readers to brain changes with age. It covers a breadth of abilities, from cognitive to social and emotional, and focuses on how research revealing the plasticity of the brain has changed thinking about aging. Over 50 full color images make cognitive neuroscience and neuroanatomy accessible.

Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology

332pp

Jan. 2025 9781009354226 Paperback GBP 34.99 / USD 44.99

Jan. 2025 9781009354257 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99

eISBN 9781009354233

Cognitive Control along the Language Continuum

Marton, Klara | City University of New York

This book demonstrates that superior language skills are linked to advanced cognitive control performance, with important lessons for childhood education. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

228pp

Nov. 2024 9781108793339 Paperback GBP 39.99 / USD 49.99

Nov. 2024 9781108835404 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 150.00

eISBN 9781108883894

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Cognition

The Thinking Animal Fifth edition

Willingham, Daniel T. | University of Virginia

Written for undergraduates taking Cognitive Psychology, this book connects foundational experiments and basic theories to provide students with an essential understanding of Cognition. Its structured narrative and friendly tone offer an approachable introduction to how we can discover answers to key questions about the mind.

460pp

Jan. 2025 9781009244398 Paperback GBP 71.99 / USD 99.99

Jan. 2025 9781009244374 Hardback GBP 145.00 / USD 200.00

eISBN 9781009244367

Jun. 2024 9781108834193 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781108992299

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Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory

Second edition

Slotnick, Scott D. | Boston College, Massachusetts

Updated second edition of this comprehensive overview of the cognitive neuroscience of memory. Covers cognitive neuroscience techniques, the human brain mechanisms underlying long-term memory success, long-term memory failure, implicit memory, working memory, memory and disease, and memory in animals, with an expanded section on group differences.

Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology

396pp

Jan. 2025 9781009322430 Paperback GBP 37.99 / USD 49.99

Jan. 2025 9781009322416 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009322386

Digital Behavior

Evidence-Based Digital Design

Leon Dominguez, Umberto | University of Monterrey

In the digital age, this book stands out as a pivotal work in design, providing exclusive scientific knowledge and a proprietary methodology. A mustread for psychologists, engineers, and business and marketing specialists, it equips readers to create exceptional digital products and services.

256pp

Jan. 2025 9781009568326 Paperback GBP 30.99 / USD 41.99

Jan. 2025 9781009568333 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009568296

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Fundamentals of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

Bortfeld, Heather | University of California, Merced

A thorough introduction to the scientific interface between biological studies of the brain and behavioural studies of human development. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental Cognition or neuroscience, this textbook reviews the field’s history, and synthesises current findings and future research directions. Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology

506pp

Feb. 2024 9781108712569 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

Feb. 2024 9781108498760 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 160.00

eISBN 9781108595827

Good Vibrations

Unlocking the Healing Power of Music

Koelsch, Stefan | University of Bergen

Good Vibrations reveals the science behind music’s power to heal, inspire, and transform.

Neuroscientist Stefan Koelsch explores how music affects our brains and emotions, providing practical strategies to harness its benefits for well-being.

Essential reading for musicians, therapists, and anyone eager to enrich their lives with music.

300pp

Apr. 2025 9781009366779 Hardback GBP 19.99 / USD 24.99

eISBN 9781009366755

Human Memory

The General Theory and Its Various Models

Malmberg, Kenneth J. | University of South Florida

Human Memory: The General Theory and its Various Models is a comprehensive account of the last 50 years of human memory research. It focuses on the research on the cognitive level, including relevant research from cognitive neuroscience.

400pp

Quantum Models of Cognition and Decision

Principles and Applications

Second edition

Busemeyer, Jerome R. | Indiana University

This book explores a novel approach in understanding how humans think, process concepts, interpret language, and transact decisions through the conceptual framework, principles and formalism of quantum theory. No prior background in quantum physics is required as the book includes a tutorial covering all necessary mathematics.

456pp

Nov. 2024 9781009205313 Paperback GBP 34.99 / USD 44.99

Nov. 2024 9781009205344 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009205351

The Emergence of Insight

Salvi, Carola| John Cabot University, Rome

Written for those interested in the study of the mind and the brain, this authoritative and accessible volume explores how our mind comes up with and reacts to creative ideas. There is focus on both the conditions associated with creative insight and the Aha! moment, itself.

334pp

Jan. 2025 9781009440400 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Jan. 2025 9781009440394 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009440370

Looking Ahead

The New Science of the Predictive Mind

Huettig, Falk | Max-Planck-Institut für Psycholinguistik, The Netherlands

An introduction to predictive processing. Ideal for graduate students in cognitive and brain sciences, researchers, and anyone seeking an introduction to the new science of the predictive mind.

260pp

Feb. 2024 9781009245449 Paperback

Dec. 2024 9781009245487 Hardback

eISBN 9781009245470

May 2024 9781009244251 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

May 2024 9781009244268 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009244244

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The Neuroscience of Language

Peelle, Jonathan | Washington University, St Louis

“The Neuroscience of Language” (2003) presents a computational neural network model to connect linguistics and neuroscience. It covers neuronal functions, cognitive processes, aphasia, neuroimaging, and syntactic theories. The core includes neural algorithms, syntax, and serial order mechanisms, with brain model animations on its website, benefiting students and researchers in related fields. Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology 286pp

May 2025 9781009245302 Paperback GBP 39.99 / USD 49.99

May 2025 9781009245272 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 150.00

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The Psychology of Reading

Insights from Chinese

Reichle, Erik D. | Macquarie University, Sydney

Using psychological and neuroscientific research on the reading of Chinese, this book describes what has been learned about skilled reading and dyslexia. It includes research that has previously only been published in Chinese scientific journals and is written to be accessible to anyone interested in reading research or education.

236pp

Jan. 2024 9781009272773 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Jan. 2024 9781009272810 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009272780

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Understanding Figures in Neuroscience Research

A Guide to Interpreting Graphs and Methods

Lim, Austin | DePaul University, Chicago

This book explains the visual language of scientific publications, walking the reader through the interpretation of neuroscience figures and the major techniques used in neuroscience research. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to quickly gain an understanding of the figures shown in the scientific literature.

280pp

Jun. 2024 9781009344265 Paperback GBP 39.99 / USD 49.99

Jun. 2024 9781009344227 Hardback GBP 99.99 / USD 130.00

eISBN 9781009344241

Cultural Psychology

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Collective Remembering and the Making of Political Culture

Liu, James H.

Drawing on Psychology, sociology, history, and philosophy, this book presents a new theory of how political cultures ranging from the USA to China are built from representations and interpretations of the past. Top-down (societal) and bottom-up (individual-centred) approaches work together to explain how human societies change, and resist change.

274pp

Feb. 2024 9781108984737 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

eISBN 9781108985093

Cultural Psychology and Acculturation

Volume 0

Boski, Pawel | SWPS University

This Element offers a new theoretical model of acculturation within the general framework of Cultural Psychology. Three interconnected components symbols, language, and values/ practices characterize both enculturation and acculturation. Reaching bicultural competencies and identities is the proposed outcome.

Elements in Psychology and Culture

116pp

In Search of Integrity

A Life-Journey across Diverse Contexts

Serpell, Robert | University of Zambia

This Element shows the author’s selected stories from his personal experience that reflect the culture of a particular social group of which he was a member at the time. He discusses how his perspective in Cultural Psychology relates to his personal life as a migrant and as a parent.

Elements in Psychology and Culture

104pp

Apr. 2024 9781009523820 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009523844 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009523813

Indigenous Psychology in Africa

A Survey of Concepts, Theory, Research, and Praxis

Oppong, Seth | University of Botswana

May 2024 9781009451109 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009451055 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

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Cultural Stereotype and Its Hazards

‘Japanese Collectivism’ as a Case

Takano, Yohtaro | University of Tokyo

Employing ‘Japanese collectivism’ as a case example, this book explores how the dichotomous view of cultures was established and investigates how cultural stereotypes exacerbate emotional conflicts between human groups. It will interest students and researchers studying Psychology, Anthropology, and sociology.

Culture and Psychology

290pp

This Element discusses the motivations for AP, centrality of culture, demarcations of AP, and the different strands within AP. It discusses African philosophy, African cultural Anthropology, African philosophy of science, suitable methodological approaches for AP research, and some theoretical contributions and applications of AP.

Elements in Psychology and Culture

90pp

May 2024 9781009392846 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009486972 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009392860

Developmental Psychology

Antinatalism,

Extinction, and the End of Procreative

Self-Corruption

Häyry, Matti | Aalto University School of Business

This Element provides an exploration of antinatalism, the view that assigns a negative value to reproduction. It includes the history of Western philosophy, an analysis of the concept of antinatalism, and outlines a normative view defending antinatalism. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

84pp

Nov. 2024 9781108833202 Hardback GBP 100.00 / USD 130.00

eISBN 9781108973625

Mar. 2024 9781009455305 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Mar. 2024 9781009455282 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009455299

Art and Artificial Intelligence

Hermerén, Göran | Lunds Universitet, Sweden

This Element presents an overview of the controversies raised by various answers to the question: can computers create art? The position taken on controversial issues will depend on assumptions made about the technology, about the nature and location of consciousness, and about art and creativity.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

74pp

May 2024 9781009431781 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009547789 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009431798

Capacity, Informed Consent and Third-Party Decision-Making

Appel, Jacob M. | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

This Element examines three related topics in the field of bioethics that arise frequently both in clinical care and in medico-legal settings: capacity, informed consent and third-party decision-making. It discusses recent innovations and proposals for reform that shapes these subjects in the future in response to changes in societal priorities.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

76pp

Oct. 2024 9781009570084 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Oct. 2024 9781009570091 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

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Children’s Defensive Mindset

Dodge, Kenneth A. | Duke University, North Carolina

This Element explores the primary psychological process leading aggressive children to grow into dysfunctional adults, defensive mindset. It also provides insights that defensive mindset might also explain dysfunction in school culture, parenting, marriage, the workplace, inter-group relationships, politics, and international relations.

Elements in Child Development

94pp

Jun. 2024 9781009416238 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jun. 2024 9781009509831 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009416207

Children’s Voices and Agency

Ways of Listening in Early Childhood

Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods

Research

Spiteri, Jane | University of Malta

This Element mentions the increased international legislation emphasising children’s participation agenda and heightening the need for high-quality research in early childhood. This Element is based on values that young children have the right to be involved in research irrespective of culture and context.

Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science

78pp

Oct. 2024 9781009285391 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Oct. 2024 9781009500470 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009285407

Conscientious Objection in Medicine

Wicclair, Mark | University of Pittsburgh

This Element provides a strong focus on enactive theory and the prospects for integrating enactive approaches with other embodied and extended theories, mediated through recent developments in predictive processing and the free energy principle.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

92pp

Apr. 2024 9781009074797 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009533584 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

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Developing Together Understanding Children through Collaborative Competence

Garte, Rebecca R. | City University of New York Scholars and practitioners within Psychology and education will find new insights into the development of children considered at-risk. The approach of this book highlights overlooked strengths specifically grounded in majority-world cultures. Details of applying the methodology to multiple contexts are provided.

278pp

May 2024 9781009446693 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009446686

Early Childhood and Digital Media

Barr, Rachel | Georgetown University, Washington DC

In this Element, the authors discuss the need to shift the lens from screen time measures to measures of family media ecology, describe the new Dynamic, Relational, Ecological Approach to Media Effects Research (DREAMER) framework, and more comprehensive digital media assessments.

Elements in Child Development

90pp

May 2024 9781108794565 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009479301 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781108885751

Equity for Children in the United States

Meek, Shantel | Arizona State University

In this Element, the authors overview inequities in economic, educational, and health systems through historical and contemporary perspectives, and consider solutions to reimagine a fairer U.S. American society, starting with its youngest residents. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Child Development

104pp

May 2024 9781009379724 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009475938 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009379755

Euthanasia as Privileged Compassion

Buijsen, Martin | Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

This Element overviews developments and issues in Dutch euthanasia practice. Some current issues are explored in depth: euthanasia and incompetency, euthanasia by non-physicians, and euthanasia for those who consider their lives completed. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

94pp

Jun. 2024 9781009078177 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jun. 2024 9781009517607 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009086844

Giftedness in Childhood

Sternberg, Robert J. | Cornell University, New York

This Element stresses the importance of intelligence, the kind of broad intelligence used to adapt to a variety of real-world environments. The authors discuss the nature of dual exceptionality, where every individual harbors the potential to contribute to the world in some distinguished fashion.

Elements in Child Development

90pp

Jan. 2024 9781009310833 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jan. 2024 9781009475990 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009310819

One Health Environmentalism

Capps, Benjamin | Dalhousie University

One Health emerges from the contingent scientific, social, and political realities of environmentalism. This Element attempts to situate One Health in the catastrophe of COVID-19; a socio-ecological upheaval prophetic of the inevitable next pandemic evolving from planetary climate crisis of our own making.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

94pp

Sorting It Out

Supporting Teenage Decision Making

Gregory, Robin | University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Written for parents, teachers and other adults who live or work with teenagers, this science-based guide outlines ways to support youth in making their own decisions. Using stories and engaging language, it describes six moves that help adults become effective decision mentors for the young people in their lives.

242pp

Feb. 2024 9781009382205 Paperback GBP 20.00 / USD 29.99

eISBN 9781009382229

May 2024 9781009271103 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

May 2024 9781009547826 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009271097

Philosophical, Medical, and Legal Controversies About Brain Death

Johnson, L. Syd M | Suny Upstate Medical University

This Element considers current legal, ethical, metaphysical and medical controversies concerning brain death. It examines the implicit metaphysical and moral commitments and dualism implied by neurological criteria for death.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

84pp

Temperament and Child Development in Context

Lengua, Liliana J. | University of Washington

This Element mentions that children’s temperament is a characteristic that has implications for children’s social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and health outcomes. It underscores the value of integrating contextual, relational, and dynamic systems approaches and points to future directions in temperament research and application. Elements in Child Development

75pp

Mar. 2024 9781009323345 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Mar. 2024 9781009517218 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009323352

Pillars of Developmental Psychology

Recollections and Reflections

Kessel, Frank | University of New Mexico

Delve into the personal narratives of Developmental Psychology’s living ‘pillars’. Their reflective histories not only deepen the discipline’s historical picture but also provide invaluable insights. A must-read for scholars across disciplines, enhancing the understanding of Developmental Psychology, its history, and projected dynamic future.

475pp

Feb. 2025 9781009425728 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 38.99

Feb. 2025 9781009425759 Hardback GBP 89.99 / USD 116.99

eISBN 9781009425766

Nov. 2024 9781009521857 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Nov. 2024 9781009521871 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009521840

The Adopted Child

Brodzinsky, David | Rutgers University

This Element presents a historical perspective on adoption practice and adoptive family life, research on children’s adjustment to adoption, factors impacting adoptive identity development, different types of postadoption support, and services, and recommendations for future research and practice.

Elements in Child Development

86pp

Feb. 2024 9781009339186 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Feb. 2024 9781009454445 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009339193

The Cambridge Handbook of Parental Monitoring and Information Management during Adolescence

Smetana, Judith G. | University of Rochester, New York

This handbook examines the dynamic interactions between parent–adolescent relationships and youth disclosure and secrecy across diverse cultural contexts. It explores how these factors impact adolescent autonomy, identity, and mental health. It is ideal for social scientists, educators, practitioners, and students studying adolescent development.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

426pp

Jan. 2025 9781009418645 Paperback GBP 59.99 / USD 79.99

Jan. 2025 9781009418607 Hardback GBP 150.00 / USD 195.00

eISBN 9781009418652

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The Cambridge Handbook of Prosociality

Development, Mechanisms, Promotion

Malti, Tina | University of Toronto

Prosociality is a cornerstone of a humane, harmonious, and flourishing society. This handbook details how prosociality develops, what factors underlie its growth, and how it can be nurtured in children and adolescents across different social contexts. It aims to inform and assist researchers, students, practitioners, caregivers, and policy makers.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology 677pp

Jan. 2025 9781108819763 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 62.95

eISBN 9781108876681

The Cambridge Handbook of the Development of Coping

Skinner, Ellen A. | Portland State University

How people develop and deploy the many skills needed to cope with stress is a topic of enduring interest to science, practice, and general audiences. Stress and coping cut across multiple areas of enquiry, making this Handbook relevant for psychologists, sociologists, neuroscientists, public health experts, educators, and practitioners.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

747pp

Jan. 2025 9781108932929 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 62.95

eISBN 9781108917230

The

Development and Organization of Meaning How Individual Worldviews Develop in Relationships

Sroufe, L. Alan | University of Minnesota

This book emphasizes the pivotal role of “meaning” in shaping human experiences and relationships. Drawing from extensive developmental research, it explores how meaning influences the emergence of self, self-regulation, peer dynamics, and adaptation across the lifespan. Ideal for Psychology professionals and researchers alike.

Apr. 2025 9781009385442 Paperback

Apr. 2025 9781009385473 Hardback

eISBN 9781009385480

The Methods of Neuroethics

Malatesti, Luca | University of Rijeka

This Element offers a framework for exploring the methodological challenges of neuroethics. It discusses different approaches to establishing norms and principles that regulate the practices addressed by neuroethics and that involve the use of such concepts.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

78pp

The Three Pillars of Ethical Research with Nonhuman Primates

A Work Developed in Collaboration with the National Anti-Vivisection Society

Johnson, L. Syd M | SUNY Upstate Medical University

This Element argues for the moral necessity of harmonizing human and nonhuman primate research ethics, regulations, and guidelines in a way that protects all primates, human and nonhuman. It calls for replacement of nonhuman primates in research with human-relevant methods. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics

75pp

Feb. 2024 9781009525022 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Dec. 2024 9781009525053 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009525046

Educational Psychology

Concept Formation in the Wild

Engeström, Yrjö | University of Helsinki

Based on cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT), this book provides a new theoretical framework for understanding the collective formation of concepts that can guide the course of development in different activities and organizations. It is essential reading for researchers, advanced students and practitioners across human and social sciences.

226pp

Jun. 2024 9781316516706 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009030021

Connecting Creativity and Motivation Research with End Users

Lab to Learner

Reisman, Fredricka | Drexel University

Feb. 2024 9781009074902 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Feb. 2024 9781009495103 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009076173

Translating trailblazing research in creativity and motivation into easy-to-understand language, this book is for teachers, students, corporate trainers, and talent managers. Instructional modules incorporate relevant research and provide readers with opportunities to network, give feedback, suggest new research needs, and access free assessments.

404pp

Feb. 2024 9781009199216 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Feb. 2024 9781009199186 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009199193

Cultural Learning in Urban Schools and Minority Serving Institutions

A Guide for Educators

Brown, Tiffany

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and organizational factors shaping K-16 teachers’ cultural learning processes, through both a systematic review of the extant literature on K-12 urban teacher thinking and interviews with instructional staff at a high-performing minority-serving institution (MSI).

Progressive Psychology

2940pp

Apr. 2025 9781009377089 Paperback GBP 23.99 / USD 30.99

Apr. 2025 9781009377041 Hardback GBP 75.00 / USD 95.00

eISBN 9781009377034

Essentials of Social and Emotional Intelligences

Kazanjian, Christopher J. | El Paso Community College

This concise guide equips higher education students, psychological professional, educator, healthcare professional, and layperson with the fundamental knowledge to utilize social and emotional intelligences, such as emotion regulation, empathy, and mindfulness, to enhance the quality of professional services and reach new potentials.

225pp

Jan. 2025 9781009415101 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 35.99

Jan. 2025 9781009415132 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009415125

Extension Education and the Social Sciences

Uplifting Children, Youth, Families, and Communities

de Guzman, Maria Rosario T. | University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Leading and emerging scholars discuss how the US Cooperative Extension System addresses issues and opportunities relevant to children, youth, families, and communities both now and in the future. Extension must now lead the way in building sustainable partnerships across disciplines to tackle complex issues considering diminishing resources.

298pp

Apr. 2024 9781108970372 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

The Cambridge Handbook of Ethics and Education

Fraser-Burgess, Sheron | Ball State University, Indiana

This Handbook comprehensively explores ethics in the fields of philosophy and education from a variety of cultural and intellectual traditions. Its central aim is to democratise scholarship in ethics and education by including diverse voices, ideas, and places.

Cambridge Handbooks in Education

902pp

Mar. 2024 9781009188135 Paperback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99

Mar. 2024 9781009188111 Hardback GBP 170.00 / USD 225.00

eISBN 9781009188128

The Cambridge Handbook of School–University Partnerships

Dresden, Janna | University of Georgia

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the field, serving as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, graduate students, practitioners, and policymakers. It delves into diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, amplifying the perspectives of scholars and practitioners from various organizational and institutional contexts

Cambridge Handbooks in Education

Jun. 2025 9781009285865 Paperback

Jun. 2025 9781009285810 Hardback

eISBN 9781009285841

Apr. 2024 9781108833387 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781108980562

Succeeding and Adult Dyslexia

Personal Perspectives, Practical Ideas, and Theoretical Directions

Leather, Carol | Independent Dyslexia Consultants

Based on current theory and practice, this book discusses the relationship between adult dyslexia and success. Personal stories from dyslexia adults provide a basis on which the reader can relate to challenges and solutions, and a range of strategies are presented to enable people with dyslexia to become successful.

334pp

Feb. 2024 9781108948883 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Feb. 2024 9781108844819 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781108953696

Supporting College Students of Immigrant Origin

New Insights from Research, Policy, and Practice

Silver, Blake R. | George Mason University

Over 5 million students in the US are of immigrant origin. This is the first volume to explore the journeys of this student population as they navigate the road to, through, and beyond college. Chapters feature recommendations for higher education stakeholders including student affairs professionals, faculty, administrators, and policymakers. 492pp

The Dyslexia Debate Revisited

Elliott, Julian G. | Durham University

A decade on from The Dyslexia Debate in 2014, this book continues to consider questions such as: Why is dyslexia such a controversial topic? Is dyslexia a disability or a gift? Is a dyslexia diagnosis scientifically valid? And what is the best way to identify and cater for struggling readers?

456pp

Apr. 2024 9781009078665 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Apr. 2024 9781316514443 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009083140

The Nature and Nurture of Talent

A New Foundation for Human Excellence

Dai, David Yun | SUNY Albany

May 2024 9781009408264 Paperback GBP 34.99 / USD 44.99

May 2024 9781009408257 Hardback GBP 105.00 / USD 135.00

eISBN 9781009408240

Challenging the notion that only a few achieve excellence, this book explores various pathways to excellence via a unified theory of talent development. With a broad scope, it outlines crucial developmental steps in an engaging narrative. Ideal for academic audiences in educational and Developmental Psychology.

310pp

Jun. 2024 9781009370639 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009370622

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Uncertainty x Design

Educating for Possible Futures

Beghetto, Ronald A. | Arizona State University

Educating for possible futures requires viewing uncertainty as an opportunity for taking creative action in the here-and-now. This book is written for educators, researchers, parents, and anyone who wants to learn how to support young people in becoming the creative authors of their own lives.

190pp

Sep. 2024 9781009069854 Paperback GBP 24.99 USD 32.99

eISBN 9781009071475

Health and clinical Psychology

An Ounce of Prevention

Evidence-Based Prevention for Counseling and Psychology

Hage, Sally M. | Springfield College

This book addresses the need for evidence-based models of prevention and health promotion programs for psychologists. It contains numerous practical and culturally informed suggestions, tools, and case examples from across the lifespan. Intended for mental health practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers.

350pp

Nov. 2024 9781009244527 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Nov. 2024 9781009244480 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD

eISBN 9781009244503

Climate Change and Youth Mental Health

Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Haase, Elizabeth | University of Nevada, Reno

This book examines the mental health impacts of climate change on youth. It is the first to offer both basic and scientific explanations of climate distress, how it relates to mental health, when to seek professional help, and how to intervene to support youth in a variety of settings.

456pp

Jun. 2024 9781009252911 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Jun. 2024 9781009252959 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009252904

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Bridging Science and Practice

Tenth edition

Bernstein, Douglas A. | University of South Florida

Thoroughly revised, the tenth edition of this bestselling textbook introduces students to clinical Psychology as a bridge between science and practice. Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this pedagogically rich textbook teaches its readers to think critically, consolidate their learning, and stay up to date in the field.

528pp

Oct. 2024 9781009379304 Hardback GBP 115.00 / USD 150.00

Oct. 2024 9781009379298 Paperback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99

eISBN 9781009379281

LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling

A Student and Practitioner Handbook

Moe, Jeffry | Old Dominion University, Virginia

From historical developments to recommendations for evidence-based practice, readers will develop the awareness and skills for effective LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling practice across multiple organizational contexts. Tailored for counselling students, new practitioners, and professionals across disciplines who wish to enhance their abilities.

310pp

Jul. 2024 9781009342391 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Jul. 2024 9781009342421 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009342407

Science-Based Therapy

Raising the Bar for Empirically Supported Treatments

Hupp, Stephen | Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

This is the first book to analyze empirically supported treatments by using the newest criteria from the APA’s Society of Clinical Psychology. Providing up-to-date information for clinicians, scholars, and students; this book points readers to many other useful resources.

444pp

Feb. 2024 9781009087940 Paperback GBP 39.99 / USD 49.99

Dec. 2024 9781316514566 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009086264

Technological Innovations in Participatory Health Research with Adolescents

Rodriguez-Estrada, Leonor | University of Edinburgh

This book offers a critical introduction to participatory health research with adolescents. It serves as a valuable tool for researchers and professionals working in participatory methods with adolescents, particularly in understanding their health experiences and needs.

240pp

Apr. 2025 9781009450478 Paperback GBP 30.99 / USD 41.99

Apr. 2025 9781009450461 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009450485

Young People with Cognitive Disability in Transition to Adulthood

Stories of Survival and Aspiration in the Face of Adversity

Ellem, Kathy | University of Queensland

This book presents the lived experiences of young people with cognitive disability transitioning to adulthood. Whether you are a young person yourself, a family member or friend, or a professional, this book shows what can lead to abuse of young people and what can promote young people’s self-belief and resilience.

269pp

Feb. 2024 9781009408707 Hardback GBP 100.00 / USD 130.00

eISBN 9781009408721

Personality and individual differences

The Cyber Predators

Dark Personality and Online Misconduct and Crime

Cohen, Aaron | University of Haifa

Explore the multifaceted realm of cybercrime and abuse, delving into methods, sexual violence, data theft, fraud, victim experiences, and information security. This book enhances awareness by emphasizing the role of perpetrator personalities, their motives, and patterns. Tailored for postgraduates, it serves as a valuable reading resource.

412pp

Apr. 2024 9781009416856 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Apr. 2024 9781009416863 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009416849

The Science of Virtue

A Framework for Research

Fowers, Blaine J. | University of Miami

Integrating psychological and philosophical perspectives, this book provides a conceptually rich, real-world program for virtue science. It offers numerous empirically testable hypotheses to inspire future research among scholars and students studying virtues, drawing on positive, personality, and Developmental Psychology, and moral philosophy.

394pp

Feb. 2024 9781108747981 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Feb. 2024 9781108490054 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781108779968

Psychology (general)

A Complex Systems View on the Visual Arts

van Geert, Paul | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands

This groundbreaking book reexamines the visual arts through complexity and dynamical systems theories. Integrating philosophy, Psychology, sociology, art history, and economics, it offers a thought-provoking exploration for students and researchers.

474pp

Feb. 2025 9781009378963 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 160.00

eISBN 9781009378970

Connective Creativity

What Art Can Teach Us about Collaboration

Choi-Fitzpatrick, Austin | University of San Diego

Connective Creativity shows the relationship between creativity and imagination is often relational and communal. Interviews with artistic collectives and events like Burning Man, highlight embracing playfulness, cultivating action bias, and nurturing shared identity. This Element encourages applying arts lessons to foster connective creativity.

Elements in Creativity and Imagination

75pp

Feb. 2024 9781009505000 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Dec. 2024 9781009504980 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99 eISBN 9781009505017

Design Thinking and Other Approaches

How Different Disciplines See, Think and Act

Crilly, Nathan | University of Cambridge

This Element explores design thinking, systems thinking and entrepreneurial thinking as a set. This allows each of them to be better understood, revealing the connections and contrasts between them. Such comparisons provide the foundation for a more coordinated project to represent how different disciplinary approaches contribute to creative work.

Elements in Creativity and Imagination

100pp

Oct. 2024 9781009498661 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Oct. 2024 9781009498678 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009498685

Item Response Theory for Creativity Measurement

Myszkowski, Nils | Pace University

This Element aims to provide an overview of classical test theory, an introduction to IRT and its core concepts, a practical strategic approach to IRT modeling, example applications of this strategy from creativity research and the associated advantages and ideas for future work.

Elements in Creativity and Imagination

102pp

Mar. 2024 9781009239004 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Mar. 2024 9781009475815 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009239035

Narrative Creativity

An Introduction to How and Why

Fletcher, Angus | Ohio State University

This Element introduces narrative creativity, distinguishing it from other approaches and explaining its biological and neuroscientific origins. It discusses its contributions to technological innovation, scientific progress, cultural growth, and psychological well-being. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Creativity and Imagination

75pp

Jan. 2025 9781009614771 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jan. 2025 9781009614788 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009614801

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a

Process Approach in Psychology

Stepping into Heraclitus’ River van Geert, Paul | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands

This book is relevant for anyone involved in the practice of Psychology and the social sciences more broadly: researchers, teachers, students, and practitioners. It challenges the status quo with regards to the way that Psychology is done, and it offers a unified solution that encompasses both theory and methodology.

379pp

Feb. 2024 9781108796651 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99

eISBN 9781108859189

Psychology research methods/statistics

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New Handbook of Mathematical Psychology

Volume 3 Perceptual and Cognitive Processes

Ashby, F. Gregory | University of California, Santa Barbara

The New Handbook of Mathematical Psychology provides a rigorous introduction to the key foundational, theoretical, and applied areas of the field of mathematical Psychology. Volume 3 focuses on key content areas in perceptual and cognitive processes, and effectively complements the previous volumes by covering recent developments.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

494pp

Jan. 2025 9781108821223 Paperback GBP 42.99 / USD 62.95

eISBN 9781108902724

Politicians Manipulating Statistics

How They Do It and How to Oppose Them

Billig, Michael | Loughborough University

Explore Billig and Marinho’s highly original study of politicians misusing statistics, misleading the public and manipulating statisticians. This book also highlights how the British and French statistical agencies aim to combat this increasingly serious problem. Tailored for all audiences, it is a clearly written, insightful, and witty work.

Jan. 2025 9781009488167 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Jan. 2025 9781009488136 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009488143

Pragmatism and Methodology

Doing Research That Matters with Mixed Methods

Gillespie, Alex | London School of Economics and Political Science

Designed for social scientists working with big data sets, this book maps out the cycle of research, from epistemology and ethical questions to data collection and analysis. It introduces a unique mixed methods approach by integrating qualitative and quantitative methods. This book is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

252pp

Jan. 2024 9781009013789 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Jan. 2024 9781316516140 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009031066

Rethinking

Clinical Research

Methodology and Ethics

Schmaling, Karen B. | Washington State University

Challenging traditional methodologies, this analysis uncovers biases in health research. Covering fundamental principles, tools, and ethics, it offers in-depth case examples. Aimed at students and professionals, it promotes critical evaluation for a nuanced understanding of evidence production.

250pp

Feb. 2025 9781009391726 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Feb. 2025 9781009391764 Hardback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99

eISBN 9781009391733

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Social Behavioral Statistics

Heredia, Roberto R. | Texas A & M University International Aiming to do away with the mindset that statistics is difficult, this textbook simplifies mathematical computations and emphasizes the importance of intuition, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies. Students will acquire a conceptual understanding of knowing how, when, and why to select a statistical procedure to analyze data.

432pp

Feb. 2024 9781108744706 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

Dec. 2024 9781108841023 Hardback GBP 110.00 / USD 140.00

eISBN 9781108888455

The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Volume 2: Performing Research

Volume 2

Edlund, John E. | Rochester Institute of Technology, New York

The second of three volumes, this handbook covers some of the most cutting-edge topics in research methods across the social and behavioral sciences, focusing on performing research. It is written by knowledgeable and prolific methodologists from around the globe and is a must-read for anyone interested in conducting high-quality research.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

758pp

Nov. 2024 9781009009713 Paperback GBP 61.99 / USD 79.99

Nov. 2024 9781316518557 Hardback GBP 150.00 / USD 195.00

eISBN 9781009000796

Social Psychology

Benign Bigotry

The Psychology of Subtle Prejudice

Second edition

Anderson, Kristin J. | University of Houston-Downtown

In its examination of prejudice across academia, popular culture, and politics, this book uncovers subtle biases that perpetuate inequality. Offering actionable strategies, it challenges prejudices based on race, gender, and sexuality. Designed for students and the educated reader, it’s a vital resource for understanding systemic discrimination.

344pp

Feb. 2024 9781009244091 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 35.99

Dec. 2024 9781009244060 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009244053

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Demystifying Emotions

A Typology of Theories in Psychology and Philosophy

Moors, Agnes | KU Leuven, Belgium

Agnes Moors scrutinizes existing theories of emotions in Psychology and philosophy, explaining the disagreements and controversies in both fields. She also outlines her own goal-directed theory of emotions, which takes on a skeptical approach, ultimately leading to the demystification of emotion as a scientific concept.

Studies in Emotion and Social Interaction

399pp

Feb. 2024 9781107683204 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 42.00

eISBN 9781107588882

Entering the Moral Middle Ground

Who Is Afraid of the Grey Wolf?

Hermans, Hubert J. M. | Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

Contemporary society needs the reCognition of a moral middle ground, where human behavior can be evaluated as permissible, understandable, or even valuable. As a counterforce to polarization and divisive politics, an identity model is proposed in which individual and group identities are transcended by a human and ecological identity. Cambridge Series on Possibility Studies

328pp

Mar. 2024 9781009431996 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Mar. 2024 9781009432009 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009432016

Exclusion and Extremism

A Psychological Perspective

Pfundmair, Michaela | Federal University of Administrative Sciences, Germany

By bringing together relevant findings on the relationship between exclusion and extremism, this book is valuable for students and researchers interested in both Social Psychology and political sciences. Moreover, it has value for practitioners who deal with radicalization and deradicalization to apply effective measures.

324pp

Handbook of Research Methods in Social and Personality Psychology

Third edition

Reis, Harry T. | University of Rochester, New York

Intended for graduate students in personality and Social Psychology, this indispensable collection provides clear, detailed coverage of conceptual and practical issues in research design. In this third edition, leading experts address specific methods and offer contemporary commentary, reflecting the rapid changes of this dynamic area of research.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

738pp

May 2024 9781009408127 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

May 2024 9781009408134 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009408165

Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships

Heeding a Global Call

Randall, Ashley K. | Arizona State University

Suitable for students and scholars alike, this volume delivers a multinational perspective on the lives and relationships of sexual minority and gender diverse people. Offering research from 12 countries, it delves into factors affecting personal experiences making it a must-read for anyone studying LGBTQ+ relationships.

Advances in Personal Relationships

350pp

Feb. 2025 9781009345750 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009345774

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Theory and Experience

Eighth edition

Napier, Rodney W. | University of Pennsylvania

A fully updated eighth edition of a popular textbook that provides a broad yet practical introduction to group dynamics for both undergraduates and graduates. It now has four new chapters, additional activities, updated research, and new case studies.

440pp

Feb. 2024 9781009363594 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

Dec. 2024 9781009363617 Hardback GBP 150.00 / USD 200.00

eISBN 9781009363587

Jan. 2025 9781009170130 Paperback GBP 59.99 / USD 74.99

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Just Following Orders

Atrocities and the Brain Science of Obedience

Caspar, Emilie A. | Universiteit Gent, Belgium

Throughout history, ‘obeying orders’ has caused the loss of countless lives. By combining recent studies in social and cognitive neuroscience with accounts from genocide perpetrators, this book explains the brain science behind obedience and how ordinary people can commit awful acts of violence. No background in neuroscience required.

261pp

Jul. 2024 9781009385435 Hardback GBP 30.00 / USD 39.99

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, and

Queer Psychology

An Introduction

Third edition

Ellis, Sonja J. | University of Waikato, New Zealand

This textbook provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer Psychology. Designed for undergraduate students taking LGBTIQ+ Psychology, Psychology of sexuality, or related courses, it includes pedagogical features to support learning and to facilitate discussion.

395pp

Feb. 2024 9781009335133 Paperback GBP 44.99 / USD 59.99

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Propaganda

and

Ideology in the Russian–Ukrainian War

Roozenbeek, Jon | University of Cambridge

Drawing on tens of thousands of historical and legal documents, Jon Roozenbeek offers the first comprehensive analysis of the key role of propaganda in the Russian-Ukrainian war, and its use in modern military conflict. Suitable for scholars and students in political science, peace and conflict studies, Psychology, and communication.

Contemporary Social Issues Series

234pp

May 2024 9781009244008 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

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eISBN 9781009244039

Solitude

The Science and Power of Being Alone

Weinstein, Netta | University of Reading

Most of us spend a sizable chunk of each day alone. Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits.

300pp

Apr. 2024 9781009256605 Hardback GBP 20.00 / USD 25.95

eISBN 9781009256599

Striving for Peace through Personal Narratives of Genocide and War

Chaitin, Julia | Sapir College

The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Violent Extremism

Obaidi, Milan | University of Copenhagen

This comprehensive resource on the Psychology of violent extremism is invaluable for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students in political science, criminology, sociology, and Psychology. It provides multi-level analyses and practical insights, making it invaluable for understanding and implementing effective interventions and policies.

This book is for scholars and activists who want to understand how personal narratives of genocide and intractable war can be harnessed to promote peace, repairing toxic relationships between ‘enemies.’ It provides rich examples of such narratives, including dialogical ways to face and overcome societal challenges when working toward peace.

Progressive Psychology

238pp

Nov. 2024 9781009313087 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

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The Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment

Christens, Brian D. | Vanderbilt University, Tennessee

Written for scholars and practitioners trying to improve existing policies and systems, this book describes a variety of approaches to building and exercising community power. These include organizational design, participatory governance processes, collective action, community arts, education, and more.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology

686pp

Apr. 2024 9781009153744 Paperback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

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The Cambridge Handbook of Implicit Bias and Racism

Krosnick, Jon A. | Stanford University, California

Implicit bias has become a part of popular culture, and interventions to reduce implicit bias have been introduced in police forces, educational settings, and workplaces. Yet there is still much to understand about this phenomenon. This essential handbook reviews the current state of knowledge and proposes directions for future research.

Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology 500pp

Feb. 2024 9781108794435 Paperback

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Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology 500pp

May 2025 9781009407915 Hardback GBP 150.00 / USD 195.00

eISBN 9781009407892

The Meaning of Paradoxes and Paradoxical Thinking

Praszkier, Ryszard | University of Warsaw

Targeted at social science scholars, this book provides an interdisciplinary exploration of paradoxical thinking across philosophy, societal dynamics, peace-making, and brain plasticity. Offering unique insights and solutions to enhancing brain plasticity and creative thinking. The text is presented in a vivid language for all audiences.

Cambridge Series on Possibility Studies

250pp

Jan. 2025 9781009448338 Paperback GBP 23.99 / USD 30.99

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The Psychology of Misinformation

Roozenbeek, Jon | University of Cambridge

Using humorous examples and quality research, this book offers the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary analysis of why people believe and share misinformation, and if the internet has changed things. Suitable for students and researchers in Psychology, politics, international relations, and sociology, as well as policymakers and changemakers.

Contemporary Social Issues Series

194pp

Apr. 2024 9781009214360 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Apr. 2024 9781009214407 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

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The Social Psychology of Trauma

Connecting the Personal and the Political Muldoon, Orla T. | University of Limerick Aiming to inform and empower, this book approaches trauma from a social and political psychological perspective. It is written for those directly affected by trauma and those supporting them, as well as researchers and practitioners in social, political, and clinical Psychology. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

222pp

Apr. 2024 9781009307017 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Apr. 2024 9781009306980 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 115.00

eISBN 9781009306997

When Politics Becomes Personal

The Effect of Partisan Identity on AntiDemocratic Behavior

Bankert, Alexa | University of Georgia

This book functions as a field guide to partisanship for scholars and students in political science and Social Psychology. It also makes scholarship on partisanship accessible to people outside of academia who are interested in the impact of unconditional party loyalties on themselves and their communities.

Contemporary Social Issues Series

206pp 25 b/w illus.

Jan. 2024 9781009055512 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Jan. 2024 9781316511343 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

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Young Black Changemakers and the Road to Racial Justice

Wray-Lake, Laura | University of California, Los Angeles

This book tells the stories of young Black changemakers in Los Angeles. Black youth draw strength from their Black identities, families, communities, and civic organizations to challenge racial injustice and uplift Black communities. Their changemaking gives us hope for a better future without racism.

Contemporary Social Issues Series

244pp

Feb. 2024 9781009244213 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Designing Empirical Social Networks Research

Larson, Jennifer M. | Vanderbilt University, Tennessee

User-friendly guide to help design research about how and why social networks matter. Focused on political scientists with applications across the social sciences, this book will get researchers building a theory, designing a strategy to collect data, preparing the data for analyses, conducting preliminary analyses, and planning the next steps.

Methods for Social Inquiry

186pp

Feb. 2024 9781009244220 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009244190

Social science research methods

Qualitative methods

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Cambridge Handbook of Qualitative Digital Research

Simeonova, Boyka | University of Leicester

This handbook highlights the limitations of quantitative data analytics, promoting qualitative approaches (in tandem or separately) in analysing and understanding data and phenomena. It will appeal to scholars conducting research projects with digital assets in Information Systems, Management, Strategic Management, and Organisation Studies.

321pp

Aug. 2024 9781009102780 Paperback GBP 39.99 / USD 49.99

eISBN 9781009106436

Collaborate Now!

How Expertise Becomes Useful in Civic Life

Levine, Adam Seth | Johns Hopkins University

For those who seek change in civic life –grassroots activists, policymakers, researchers, nonprofit managers, community members – this book provides actionable guidance and a rich understanding of the collaboration needed to tackle civic challenges.

230pp

Mar. 2024 9781009411875 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Mar. 2024 9781009411905 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009411882

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Nov. 2024 9781009484183 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009484206

Set-Theoretic MultiMethod Research

A Guide to Combining QCA and Case Studies

Schneider, Carsten Q. | Central European University, Vienna

A comprehensive introduction to combining Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and case studies using R software. With its practical focus, this book facilitates the efficient and independent learning of SMMR (set-theoretic multi-method research) for students, researchers, and practitioners in the social sciences.

Methods for Social Inquiry

276pp

Feb. 2024 9781009307192 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Feb. 2024 9781009307147 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

eISBN 9781009307154

Quantitative methods

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Elementary Statistics for Public Administration

An Applied Perspective

Scheller, Daniel S. | Texas Tech University

Preparing public administration students for practice, this textbook simplifies statistics without compromising analytical and empirical rigor. It includes in-depth instruction of the open statistics software R Commander, including step-by-step screenshots and using applied and theoretical data.

414pp

Sep. 2024 9781009439954 Paperback GBP 39.99 / USD 54.99

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Experimental Sociology

Outline of a Scientific Field

Barrera, Davide | Università degli Studi di Torino, Italy

Expertly navigates students and scholars through pivotal concepts of the experimental approach necessary for addressing sociological research questions. It furnishes readers with a profound understanding of sociological experiments, empowering them to seamlessly translate theoretical reasoning into skillfully designing experiments with confidence.

Methodological Tools in the Social Sciences

210pp

Nov. 2024 9781009096515 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99

Nov. 2024 9781316515228 Hardback GBP 70.00 / USD 90.00

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Multiverse Analysis

Computational Methods for Robust Results

Young, Cristobal | Cornell University, New York

In the crisis of science, there is growing scepticism about the reliability and objectivity of research. This book develops computational multiverse methods to make evidence more transparent, and shows how to evaluate the credibility and robustness of research.

Analytical Methods for Social Research

200pp

Feb. 2024 9781009009966 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Dec. 2024 9781316518786 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

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Polling at a Crossroads

Rethinking Modern Survey Research

Bailey, Michael A. | Georgetown University, Washington DC

Public opinion polling is in crisis. People aren’t responding to polls and misses in critical elections have undermined the field’s credibility. Polling at a Crossroads points a way forward by presenting an intuitive new paradigm that confronts the full spectrum of challenges facing modern polling.

Methodological Tools in the Social Sciences

290pp

Mar. 2024 9781108710930 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Mar. 2024 9781108482790 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781108697798

Polls, Pollsters, and Public Opinion

A Guide for Decision-Makers

Young, Clifford | Ipsos Public Affairs

This is a book on public opinion told through the eyes of the pollster. It looks at public opinion as a concept and in historical context then turns to the use of public opinion practically as an analytic input; particularly, how to use it to forecast, convince, and assess.

Methodological Tools in the Social Sciences

200pp

Jul. 2024 9781108790000 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Jul. 2024 9781108479554 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00 eISBN 9781108855310

Regression Inside Out

Schoon, Eric W. | Ohio State University

Demonstrates new techniques for interpreting and applying linear statistical analysis – the predominant quantitative method in the social and policy sciences. These methods will help advance substantive thinking in quantitative and mixedmethod analysis throughout the social sciences and beyond.

Strategies for Social Inquiry

282pp

Sociology

Criminology

Comprehensive

Deterrence Theory

The Science and Policy of Punishment

Mears, Daniel P. | Florida State University

This book offers a comprehensive understanding of classical deterrence theory, its limitations, and presents a new, reconceptualized account of how legal punishment can deter crime. Ideal for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and the general public, the book includes recommended chapter sequences, examples, and a new theory to improve policy.

300pp

Apr. 2025 9781009592772 Paperback GBP 30.99 / USD 41.99

Apr. 2025 9781009592741 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00

eISBN 9781009592727

Crime Dynamics

Why Crime Rates Change Over Time

Rosenfeld, Richard | University of Missouri, St Louis

The study of crime trends is as intellectually rewarding and practically important as any topic in Criminology. This Element reviews and augments research on changes over time in U.S. crime rates during the past several decades.

Elements in Criminology

86pp

Jun. 2024 9781009420334 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jun. 2024 9781009454049 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009420365

Demography, social statistics

India Population Report

James, K. S. | International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai

Feb. 2024 9781108744881 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Feb. 2024 9781108841108 Hardback GBP 75.00 / USD 99.99

eISBN 9781108887205

Studies various aspects of population in India providing a holistic narrative by utilizing latest data and scientific evidence and explain the achievements so far and examine the challenges ahead in respective fields, while identifying thrust areas for further research and action.

602pp

Jun. 2024 9781009318860 Hardback GBP 100.00 / USD 130.00

eISBN 9781009318846

Historical Sociology

Weimar’s Long Shadow

Lebow, Richard Ned | King’s College London

The political and cultural lessons drawn from the collapse of the Weimar Republic are invoked in order to understand contemporary threats to democracy. The contributors challenge the validity of these lessons, the extent to which they reflect political agendas, and how they are brought to bear on contemporary political problems.

286pp

Jun. 2024 9781009484305 Paperback GBP 25.99 USD 34.99

Jun. 2024 9781009484343 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781009484329

Political Sociology

After the Exodus

Gender and Belonging in Bangladesh’s Rohingya Refugee Camps

Afrin Rahman, Farhana | University of Cambridge Focuses on the lived experiences of Rohingya women in Bangladesh’s refugee camps. It examines how forced migration of the Rohingya from Myanmar to Bangladesh has transformed Rohingya gender relations and roles in displacement. It further reveals how refugee women reconstruct their lives by creating a sense of belonging.

South Asia in the Social Sciences

240pp

Nov. 2024 9781009414821 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009414845

Aggrieved Labor Strikes Back

Inter-sectoral Labor Mobility, Conditionality, and Unrest under IMF Programs

Metinsoy, Saliha | University of Groningen

This Element argues that extensive labor market reform conditions in an immobile labor market generate strong opposition to programs. The author tests this theory in a global sample and explores the causal mechanism in four case studies on Greece, Ireland, Latvia, and Portugal.

Elements in Contentious Politics

94pp

May 2024 9781009455787 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

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eISBN 9781009455749

Black Networks Matter

The Role of Interracial Contact and Social Media in the 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests

Simonson, Matthew David | Hebrew University of Jerusalem

This Element addresses questions about the role played by interpersonal networks play in mobilizing social movements by theorizing about three dimensions of ties: emotionally strong or weak, movement insider or outsider, and ingroup or cross-cleavage. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Elements in Contentious Politics

94pp

Feb. 2024 9781009415866 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Feb. 2024 9781009475709 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009415842

Camille Bulcke

The Jesuit Devotee of Tulsidas Bajpai, Ravi Dutt | University of Gothenburg, Sweden

The first English biography of the Belgian Jesuit, Father Bulcke who came to colonial India and found spiritual inspiration in the life and compositions of Goswami Tulsidas and emerged as a renowned exponent of Ramkatha and the Hindi language.

325pp

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Colonial Bureaucracy and Contemporary Citizenship

Berda, Yael | Hebrew University of Jerusalem

How do the legacies of colonial bureaucracy continue to shape political life after empire? Tracing the colonial and racialized practices of population classification and restriction of mobility, this book examines how mundane and routine bureaucratic practices shape political life in Israel/ Palestine, India and Cyprus.

298pp

Jul. 2024 9781009054393 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99 eISBN 9781009053495

Dalit Ecologies

Caste and Environment Justice

Sharma, Mukul | Ashoka University, India

Explores the ecological experiences, histories, and perspectives integrated within Dalit writing, art, and culture and studies the relationship between caste and environment, Dalit autobiographies, caste and climate change, and Black-Dalit ecologies.

270pp

Nov. 2024 9781108838122 Hardback GBP 75.00 / USD 105.00

eISBN 9781108937252

Nov. 2024 9781009453455 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009453424

Have Repertoire, Will Travel

Nonviolence as Global Contentious Performance

Gallo-Cruz, Selina R. | Syracuse University, New York

This Element shows that nonviolence around the world has evolved into a global repertoire, a patterned form of contentious political performance that has spread as an international movement of movements, systematizing and institutionalizing particular forms of protest as best claims-making practice.

Elements in Contentious Politics

94pp

Apr. 2024 9781009483988 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009484008 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009484015

Law, Mobilization, and Social Movements

How Many Masters?

Taylor, Whitney K. | San Francisco State University

This Element shows an interactive approach to movements changing the meanings of the law and sketch four mechanisms that seem promising in effecting a true fusion: legal mobilization, legalpolitical opportunity structure, social construction, and movement-countermovement interaction.

Elements in Contentious Politics

90pp

Mar. 2024 9781009493000 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Mar. 2024 9781009493017 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009493024

Mobilizing for Abortion Rights in Latin America

Daby, Mariela | Reed College, Oregon

The past decade has seen sweeping changes in terms of reproductive rights in Latin America. This Element explains how feminist social movements have transformed the politics of abortion in Latin America.

Elements in Contentious Politics

94pp

Jan. 2024 9781009452717 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jan. 2024 9781009452748 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009452724

Sixty Years of Visible Protest in the Disability Struggle for Equality, Justice, and Inclusion

Pettinicchio, David | University of Toronto

This Element illustrates how protest around longstanding issues and grievances is punctuated by movement dynamics as well as broader cultural and institutional environments. It examines sixty years of protest across numerous issue areas that matter for disability.

Elements in Contentious Politics

92pp

Apr. 2024 9781009497886 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009497923 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009497893

Sovereign Atonement

Citizenship, Territory, and the State at the Bangladesh-India Border

Ferdoush, Md Azmeary | University of Eastern Finland

Sovereign Atonement makes an excellent use of a highly specific and in many ways unusual empirical case to build a set of novel theoretical arguments that engages with and contributes to a broad audience of geography, Anthropology, political science, post-colonial, and South Asian studies suited for academics, journalists, and practitioners.

South Asia in the Social Sciences

222pp

The Anarchist Turn in Twenty-First Century Leftwing Activism

Markoff, John | University of Pittsburgh

This Element suggests that the very crises that generated radical mobilizations since the turn of the millennium have both led activists to reject other strategies for social transformation and to see anarchist practices as appropriate to our time. It suggests the need for research on social movements as important sources of theory.

Elements in Contentious Politics

90pp

Apr. 2024 9781009495226 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009495240 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99 eISBN 9781009495219

The Evolution of Authoritarianism and Contentious Action in Russia

Mamaev, Bogdan | Griffith University, Queensland

This Element examines the evolution of authoritarianism in Russia from 2011 to 2023, focusing on its impact on contentious action. The primary determinant of contention is authoritarian innovation. This Element underscores the role of authoritarianism and its responses in shaping contentious action.

Elements in Contentious Politics

106pp

Jun. 2024 9781009560658 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Nov. 2024 9781009423359 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009423342

Syndicates and Societies

Criminal Politics in Dhaka

Jackman, David | University of Oxford

This book offers a rich ethnographic account of the relationship between crime and politics in Bangladesh. It studies how ‘syndicates’ led by political leaders control the country’s largest bazar, how this has changed over recent decades, and how labourers and vendors navigate this world.

South Asia in the Social Sciences

220pp

Jun. 2024 9781009560689 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009560672

The Gaza Pullout Contentious Campaign

A History of Relation-Building and Contained Radicalization

Alimi, Eitan Y. | The Hebrew University

The Element examines the Jewish Settlement Movement’s campaign against the Gaza Pullout as containment of radicalization, despite militant worldviews and aggression. It analyzes relationbuilding within the movement and the Israeli State, and how central mechanisms mitigated aggressive propensities and violence-prone ideologies.

Elements in Contentious Politics

Nov. 2024 9781009442305 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781009442336

75pp

Nov. 2024 9781009511902 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Nov. 2024 9781009511896 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009511933

The Making of Leaderful Mobilization

Power and Contention in Hong Kong

Cheng, Edmund W. | City University of Hong Kong

This book establishes a new theory of mediated threat to explain the declining role of movement organizations and the rise of leaderful mobilization in Hong Kong. It offers unique insights into contemporary social movements, China studies, and the future of autocracies and democracies amidst rising social polarization and geopolitical tensions.

Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics

298pp

Feb. 2024 9781009445849 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 35.99

Dec. 2024 9781009445856 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009445832

Young and Restless in China

Informal Economy, Gender, and the Precariat Hou, Xiaoshuo | Skidmore College, New York

Contrary to the stereotypical portrayal of the Chinese rural-to-urban migrant workers as hard-working, driven, and filial pious, this book explores the lives of a new generation of migrant workers, mostly male born in the 1990s, who are disappointed by the exploitative factories and opt for short-term employment.

185pp

Nov. 2024 9781009511681 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781009511735

Social theory

Conversations with the Turtles

On the Ideological Conundrums of Our Times Espino, Nilson Ariel | Santa María La Antigua Catholic University-Panama

The book is written for the general reader concerned with ideological polarization in the world today. It analyses current ideologies as part of cultural worldviews characteristic of the modern era, and suggests ways for furthering political stability and social harmony.

216pp

Jun. 2024 9781009441162 Hardback GBP 30.00 / USD 39.99 eISBN 9781009441186

Deliberative Democracy for Diabolical Times

Confronting Populism, Extremism, Denial, and Authoritarianism

Bächtiger, André | Universität Stuttgart Contemporary challenges to democracy include populism, extremism, truth denial, and authoritarianism. This book provides a compelling response to these challenges, arguing that the crisis of democracy can be overcome by a citizencentric deliberative approach.

264pp

Apr. 2024 9781009261876 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99

Morphogenesis Answers Its Critics

Archer, Margaret S. | University of Warwick

Margaret S. Archer was responsible for important conceptual developments in critical realism and the structure-agent problem, but her explanatory framework often opposed those of other influential theorists. In this book she provides a response to critics of her work in the form of a set of discussions of published articles.

232pp

Apr. 2024 9781009405416 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009405430

Sociology (general)

Development Subjectivities, Governmentality, and Migration Management in the Pacific

Astonitas, Lya Mainé | University of Auckland

This Element shows how the Recognised Seasonal Employer’s scheme temporarily recruits from labour-rich countries to New Zealand’s horticulture and viticulture sectors. How seasonal migration fits into new migration management regimes is missing. It transforms workers’ subjectivities and highlighting its operationalisation and day-to-day situations.

Elements in Global Development Studies

75pp

Apr. 2024 9781009261821 Hardback GBP 80.00 / USD 105.00 eISBN 9781009261845

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Inventing Value

The Social Construction of Monetary Worth Elder-Vass, Dave | Loughborough University

Dave Elder-Vass argues that economists have failed to understand the nature and function of value. This book shows how value works, drawing on contemporary financial examples: the mortgagebacked securities that caused the global crash of 2008, how venture capitalists secure outrageous valuations for new companies, and the rise of Bitcoin.

244pp

Mar. 2024 9781009199322 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 34.99 eISBN 9781009199353

Nov. 2024 9781009400251 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Nov. 2024 9781009462648 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009400213

Going Public

The Unmaking and Remaking of Universal Healthcare

Kumar, Ramya | University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

This Element highlights the pivotal role of corporate players in universal health coverage ideologies and implementation, and critically examines social innovation-driven approaches to expanding primary care in low-income settings. Elements in Global Development Studies

102pp

Jan. 2024 9781009209571 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Jan. 2024 9781009454094 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009209588

Pain into Purpose

Mobilizing Emotions in Argentina’s Black Resistance Movement

Gayles, Prisca | University of Nevada, Reno

This book examines Argentina’s Black resistance movement and how activists grapple with a history of erasure and denial of an Argentinian Black past and present. An important resource for students and scholars interested in Afro-Latin America, social movements, and gender studies.

Afro-Latin America

255pp

Feb. 2024 9781009569736 Hardback GBP 90.00 / USD 120.00

eISBN 9781009569712

The Problem of Private Health Insurance

Insights from Middle-Income Countries

Murray, Susan F. | King’s College London

This Element problematises the rationale and operation of private health insurance and the industry it inhabits. It offers a cross-disciplinary overview of the various drivers of financial markets in middle-income countries and their appeal for development institutions and for governments. Elements in Global Development Studies

96pp

Apr. 2024 9781009208185 Paperback GBP 17.00 / USD 22.00

Apr. 2024 9781009507561 Hardback GBP 49.99 / USD 64.99

eISBN 9781009208178

Sociology of gender

‘New’ Women

Trans Women, Hijras and the Remaking of Inequality in India

Mount, Liz | Flagler College, Florida

An ethnography of transwomen and gender non-conforming hijras in India. Many people assume that recent attention to transgender issues, alongside new opportunities for trans people, represent positive change. Yet this book shows how members of marginalized groups experience social change differently.

270pp

Sociology of race and ethnicity

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Dying Abroad

The Political Afterlives of Migration in Europe

Balkan, Osman | University of Pennsylvania

In Dying Abroad, Osman Balkan examines the political significance of death and dying in the context of international migration. Offering a rich, ethnographic account of a universal yet understudied dimension of the migratory experience, he sheds new light on the meaning of home and belonging in an increasingly transnational world.

LSE International Studies

253pp

Feb. 2024 9781009343435 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009343428

A Woman’s Job

Making Middle Lives in New India

Islam, Asiya | University of Leeds,UK

Presents a unique urban ethnography of young lower middle class women’s lives in Delhi as they weave in and out of service employment, education, and domestic contracts.

South Asia in the Social Sciences

194pp

Nov. 2024 9781009536653 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 44.99

eISBN 9781009536646

Prophylactic Rights

Sex Work, HIV/AIDS, and Anti-Trafficking in India

Dasgupta, Simanti | University of Dayton, Ohio

The book will fill a gap in existing research by investigating what it means to be a sex worker in Sonagachi struggling for labour rights based on their lived experiences and bring focus to their struggles for rights and acknowledgement as equal members of society.

300pp

Nov. 2024 9781009235501 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009235488

Aug. 2024 9781009288606 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

eISBN 9781009288569

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Land, Promise, and Peril

Race and Stratification in the Rural South

Coleman, Mary D. | Economic Mobility Pathways

A unique study of the interplay between race and local power dynamics in the American South which connects family stories to changes in national policies, enabling governmental actors, citizens, scholars, and journalists to trace the policies and practices that were central to propelling or diminishing equitable opportunities to flourish.

Cambridge Studies in Stratification Economics: Economics and Social Identity

417pp

Jul. 2024 9781009182553 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

eISBN 9781009182546

Sociology of religion

Respectable Muslims

Morals and Manners of Minority Citizens in France

Dazey, Margot | French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

Across Europe, many Muslims seek to gain respect through exemplary behavior. This book draws parallels with other minority citizens to examine this under-researched path of action. It unravels the politics of respectability of French Muslim leaders, shedding light on class and ethics in quiet minority politics.

Cambridge Studies in Social theory, Religion and Politics

276pp

Feb. 2024 9781009535731 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99

Dec. 2024 9781009535724 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

eISBN 9781009535694

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