“The bioarchaeological research presented in these volumes spans thousands of years of human history in the Southwest, exploring themes such as the health impacts of population growth, inter-regional migration, and social upheaval. Collectively, the chapters deepen our understanding of the social history of the region and elucidate the complex interplay between humans and their environment … Continue reading Bioarchaeology of the Southwest
Sensational Joyce
“This work is a substantial contribution to Joyce studies. The author’s stress on the experiential, the empirical, the ‘sensational’ elements in Joyce, is a refreshing change.”—Terence Killeen, James Joyce Centre, Dublin “The writing of this book is reflective, with a clear character and flavor of the author’s rich experience in Joyce studies. A fine book … Continue reading Sensational Joyce
Crafting Constitutions in Florida, 1810–1968
“This is a valuable retelling of the story of Florida through its nine different constitutions and the forces that created them and the consequences that followed them.”—Neil Skene, author of The Supreme Court of Florida: A Journey toward Justice, 1972–1987 “Cassanello has assembled an impressive array of scholars who provide the context and circumstances pertaining to … Continue reading Crafting Constitutions in Florida, 1810–1968
Cuba’s Cosmopolitan Enclaves
“An exemplary transnational history distinguished by its simultaneous treatment of multiple and diverse sociological actors in their complex sociopolitical engagements, working-class alliances, and pan-African solidarities. Combining a variety of archival and bibliographic sources, Sullivan skillfully uses an agro-industrial epicenter in northeastern Cuba as the springboard for important regional, hemispheric, and Atlantic connections.”—Jorge L. Giovannetti-Torres, author … Continue reading Cuba’s Cosmopolitan Enclaves
The Environment in Brazilian Culture
“A timely contribution to the environmental humanities field as well as a wonderful overview of Brazilian cultural production.”—Carolina Sá Carvalho, author of Traces of the Unseen: Photography, Violence, and Modernization in Early Twentieth-Century Latin America “Makes an important contribution to our understanding of how the environment and environmental crises are represented in Brazilian culture. The book’s breadth … Continue reading The Environment in Brazilian Culture
Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution
“A solid addition to the historical literature on twentieth century criminal jurisprudence, and, just as significantly, an engaging and accessible read. Brust privileges the story, lets his research speak for itself, and brings renewed and deserved attention to this landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.”—Rob Riser, author of Defying Disfranchisement: Black Voting Rights Activism in the Jim … Continue reading Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution
Sex and Love in Porfirian Mexico City
“Matthews reconstructs a vibrant world of working-class Mexicans as they built their personal sexual relationships and negotiated state power. Their stories are rich and reveal intimate motivations, offering a window into the formation of Mexico City’s unique working-class culture at the dawn of the twentieth century.”—James A. Garza, author of The Imagined Underworld: Sex, Crime, and … Continue reading Sex and Love in Porfirian Mexico City
On a Rising Swell
“Intimate and charged with life . . . Reiter’s conversations with and profiles of Florida surfers capture not just thrilling rides but ways of life and drifts of mind. . . . [A] rousing celebration of surfing Florida’s Space Coast over decades.”—Publishers Weekly “A surfing classic fit to sit beside John Long’s The Big Drop (1999) and William … Continue reading On a Rising Swell
Cemetery Protections in Urban Environments
“Provides a critical analysis of burial spaces and the role archaeologists play in documenting and preserving burial sites. Seidemann addresses difficult topics related to the burial of the dead, including commodification of bodies, and differential treatment based on inequality and ideology. The book is an important resource for any archaeologist or bioarchaeologist working on cemetery … Continue reading Cemetery Protections in Urban Environments
Intertidal Shipwrecks
“A very important and timely volume as intertidal sites are increasingly under pressure. As all the authors emphasize, developing reasonable policies for addressing these sites is critical to being able to learn from them. This volume will be cited for years to come.”—Sara Rich, coeditor of Contemporary Philosophy for Maritime Archaeology: Flat Ontologies, Oceanic Thinking, and … Continue reading Intertidal Shipwrecks
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