In this bold and radical book, award-winning science journalist Angela Saini goes in search of the true roots of what we call patriarchy, uncovering a complex history of how it first became embedded in societies and spread across the globe from prehistory into the present.

‘Splendid … a tour de force … Its lucid prose, evocative illustrations and handsome production make it a joy to read and savour’ Times Higher Education

A thought-provoking dissection of the ways in which the production and consumption of food have become harmful to our personal, societal and environmental health.

The perfect companion to the Roman myths and the landscapes and ideas that shaped them.

This stunning book offers an introduction to and an exceptional view of an imposing collection of arts from across the Islamic world, highlighting outstanding examples of design, workmanship and craft in paintings and manuscripts, calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, jade, glass, wood and ivory.

This contributed reader introduces students to the variety and complexity of Latinxs' experiences in the U.S., examining a wide range of topics including immigration, citizenship, and deportation; racial identities; political participation and power; educational and economic achievement; family; religion; media and popular culture.

Explores multiple dimensions of inequality and their intersections within a global context.