This section explores how people live, organize, and express meaning — from social movements and traditions to the daily rituals that define community life. These books bring together sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, offering insights into the systems, symbols, and shared experiences that shape human history and behavior.
Each title invites readers to consider the patterns of belief, art, and identity that connect us across time and place, revealing how culture evolves while humanity’s core questions remain.
Highlights include ethnographic studies, social histories, and cultural essays that illuminate the stories behind customs, institutions, and creative expression.
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A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough | Used Book
$7.99In this deeply personal memoir and call to action, Sir David Attenborough reflects on a lifetime spent documenting the natural world and offers a hopeful vision for restoring our planet. This pre-owned hardcover is in Good condition.
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Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engine Reinforce Racism, Safiya Umoja Noble (Used)
$8.99A groundbreaking examination of how search engines and digital algorithms can reinforce racial and gender bias. Safiya Umoja Noble reveals how online information systems shape social perceptions and calls for greater accountability in technology. Used – Good condition with a corner tear on the title page.
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Boundaries in China Edited by John Hay (Used Book)
$14.99An interdisciplinary collection exploring the concept of boundaries in Chinese history, art, literature, politics, and society. Written by leading Sinologists, this thought-provoking volume examines how physical, cultural, and symbolic boundaries have shaped Chinese civilization.
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Cuban American Theater, Rodolfo J. Cortina (Used)
$9.99A groundbreaking anthology of Cuban-American drama featuring six plays exploring exile, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience. Edited by Rodolfo J. Cortina and published by Arte Público Press. Used – Very Good condition.
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Hands On: Stories of Sexuality Work, Intimacy, and Healing, Remi Newman (Used)
$9.99A thought-provoking anthology exploring the personal stories of sexuality professionals, including surrogate partners, intimacy coaches, escorts, and BDSM practitioners. The book examines the roles sexuality work can play in healing, education, and personal connection. Used – Very Good condition.
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Japanese Colour-Prints and Their Designers (eBook), Frederick William Gaskin
$0.00A classic 1911 lecture by Frederick William Gookin examining the history, techniques, and master artists of Japanese ukiyo-e color prints, from early hand-colored works to the achievements of Hokusai and Hiroshige. An essential public-domain art history eBook.
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My Life: Growing Up Asian in America, CAPE (Used)
$9.99An anthology of essays, poems, and comics by thirty writers and creators exploring the experience of growing up Asian American. Edited by CAPE with an introduction by journalist SuChin Pak. Used – Very Good condition.
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Solace: Portraits of Queer Chinese Youth, Sarah Mei Herman (Used)
$12.99A powerful photobook documenting the lives and friendships of young LGBTQ people in contemporary China. Photographer Sarah Mei Herman captures intimate moments of identity, community, and resilience in this striking addition to The New Press’s global LGBTQ photography series. Used – Like New condition.
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Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic, David Quammen (Used)
$5.99A bestselling work of science journalism exploring how many of the world’s most dangerous diseases originate in animals. David Quammen investigates the phenomenon of “spillover” and the scientific search to understand and prevent future pandemics. Used – Very Good condition with minor cover wear.
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Straight Flush: The True Story of Six College Friends Who Dealt Their Way to a Billion-Dollar Online Poker Empire – and How It All Came Crashing Down, Ben Mezrich
Original price was: $15.99.$7.99Current price is: $7.99.From the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House, Straight Flush (Paperback) tells the explosive true story of six college friends who built a billion-dollar online poker empire—only to lose it all. Set in the high-stakes world of offshore gambling, Ben Mezrich’s fast-paced account of money, power, and downfall reads like a thriller—but every word is true.
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The Hutchinson Dictionary of World Myth, Roy Willis (Used)
$9.99An authoritative A–Z reference guide to global mythology, featuring entries on gods, heroes, creatures, and myths from cultures around the world. Includes illustrations, charts, and cross-referencing for easy use. Used – Very Good condition.
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The Just by Paul Ricœur | Chicago Series in Law and Society | Paperback | Very Good
$5.00A thought-provoking collection of essays by renowned philosopher Paul Ricœur exploring justice, law, ethics, and political philosophy. An essential work for students and scholars of philosophy, legal theory, and moral reasoning.
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The Male Body: A New Look at Men in Public and in Private by Susan Bordo | Used Book
$9.99A groundbreaking exploration of masculinity, body image, and cultural expectations by acclaimed feminist scholar Susan Bordo. This pre-owned paperback is in Good condition.
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The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations – Toni Morrison (Used)
$8.99A powerful collection of essays, speeches, and reflections by Nobel Prize–winning author Toni Morrison, spanning four decades of cultural commentary and literary insight. Used – Good condition (dust jacket shows scuffing).
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Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff | Used Book
$8.99The bestselling memoir that inspired the acclaimed film Beautiful Boy, Tweak is Nic Sheff’s unflinching account of addiction, relapse, and recovery. This pre-owned paperback is in Very Good condition.
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We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy by Eboo Patel | Used Book
$8.99Drawing on two decades of experience in civic and interfaith leadership, Eboo Patel offers a hopeful roadmap for strengthening democracy by building institutions rather than simply criticizing them. This pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition.
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White Slavery and Mothers Alive and Dead: The Troubled Meaning of Sex, Gender, Public Health and Progress in Latin America, Donna J. Guy (Used)
$12.99A scholarly examination of gender, public health, and social reform in Latin America, focusing particularly on Argentina. Historian Donna J. Guy explores issues of motherhood, labor, morality, and state intervention in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Used – Good condition with minor cover wear.