Drinking

$49.95

Drinking: Behavior and Belief in Modern History explores the complex and multifaceted role of alcohol in shaping cultures, societies, and behaviors throughout modern history. The book brings together diverse essays from historians and sociologists, examining how alcohol consumption has influenced daily life, social movements, and political ideologies. By exploring the material and symbolic significance of alcohol, the volume sheds light on its place in social history, drawing connections between drinking practices and broader societal changes. The book also delves into the responses to alcohol-related problems, from the temperance movements of the 19th century to modern-day medicalization and state interventions, showing how alcohol has been both a source of cultural identity and a focal point for social control.

Through interdisciplinary perspectives, the collection offers valuable insights into how alcohol consumption reflects and shapes power dynamics, class structures, and cultural norms. By analyzing drinking subcultures, the book uncovers the different ways alcohol has been consumed and understood across time and places, from working-class taverns to elite private rituals. The authors also explore how alcohol-related policies and societal reactions have evolved, offering a deep and thoughtful look into the complex relationship between alcohol and society. Drinking: Behavior and Belief in Modern History is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the social, cultural, and political dimensions of alcohol throughout modern history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

Singer of the Eclogues

$39.95

Paul Alpers’s Singer of the Eclogues argues that Virgil’s ten*Eclogues (composed c. 42–38 BCE) are the single most consequential document in the pastoral tradition—formative for Renaissance poetry and exemplary of the mode’s possibilities—yet oddly neglected outside classics. Written under the first triumvirate amid civil war, not under Augustan stability, the poems imitate and converse with Theocritus without making him a lesser poet. Alpers pairs a new, reader-oriented translation with granular lexical and grammatical guidance, but refuses to simplify critical stakes. He stresses order and design (the book’s transmitted sequence is purposeful) and reframes pastoral not as escapist landscape painting but as a **mode**—a self-conscious poetry of song, voice, and human community that measures “man’s strength relative to the world.” Drawing on Dante’s reverent epithet, “the singer of the bucolic songs,” Alpers shows how pastoral binds poets across time, holding humility and tradition together with a claim to essential truths. Against romanticized “golden age” readings (Poggioli) or allegory-hunting that values the genre only when it cancels itself, he follows Empson and Rosenmeyer in treating pastoral as an ethical fiction: human lives equated with shepherds’ lives, their talk, songs, and shared pleasures.

That lens clarifies the famous opening of **Eclogue 1**, where dispossessed Meliboeus envies Tityrus’s shade and flute: the God who grants Tityrus otium (politically Octavian, poetically a patron) is named within a world of eviction and fear. For Alpers, such scenes dramatize pastoral’s power and its limits: it cannot speak to everything, but it can model how poetry faces historical burden through modest means—song, fellowship, tradition. In an era skeptical of voice, presence, and inherited forms, Alpers contends, pastoral’s diffident self-awareness remains timely: it admits the pains of life and the dilemmas of language, yet still forges communities of recognition among singers, listeners, and later readers.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

The National Democratic Party

$39.95

The National Democratic Party: Right Radicalism in the Federal Republic of Germany offers a comprehensive exploration of the emergence and impact of the NPD during the transformative postwar years of West Germany. Set against the backdrop of the Wirtschaftswunder and the democratic consolidation of the Bundesrepublik, this study examines the social, political, and economic factors that enabled the far-right to gain traction amidst a period of government instability and economic challenges. By tracing the party’s origins, electoral strategies, and ideological underpinnings, the book uncovers how the NPD sought to channel discontent into a political force that disrupted the postwar consensus.

This incisive analysis situates the NPD within a broader framework of right-radical movements across Western democracies, drawing parallels to groups like the Birch Society in the United States and the Poujadists in France. It also interrogates the deep-seated anxieties of a society grappling with urbanization, modernization, and the lingering scars of the Nazi era. Rich in historical detail and political insight, The National Democratic Party: Right Radicalism in the Federal Republic of Germany is an essential resource for scholars and students of political science, history, and European studies, offering valuable lessons on the vulnerabilities of democratic systems in times of social and economic change.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Christian Political Theory and Church Politics in the Mid-Twelfth Century

$49.95

Gratian's Decretum, completed around 1140, represents a monumental development in the history of canon law and Christian political theory. As the foundational text for a new, systematic approach to Church law, Gratian’s work combined the ancient canons with innovative scholastic methods, reconciling contradictions and offering a cohesive legal framework. This Concordia discordantium canonum (Concordance of Discordant Canons) not only became the cornerstone for the study and practice of canon law but also influenced the broader legal and governmental systems of medieval Europe. The Decretum introduced methodological rigor reminiscent of Abelard's scholastic theology, creating a system for resolving conflicting canons through distinctions and contextual interpretations. Gratian's work was pivotal in shaping the legal culture of the Church, establishing him as the "father of the science of canon law."

This study delves into the Decretum’s historical context, arguing that its significance extends beyond its intellectual contributions to include its engagement with the political and ecclesiastical dynamics of the mid-twelfth century. Gratian’s efforts coincided with critical developments in Church reform, the assertion of papal authority, and debates over the relationship between spiritual and secular powers. Far from being an isolated academic exercise, the Decretum reflects a deliberate attempt to create a Christian theory of societal structure and governance. By considering its original purpose and comparing it with contemporary works, this analysis positions the Decretum as a key document in understanding the interplay of law, theology, and politics in medieval Christendom. Through this lens, Gratian’s work emerges not only as a legal text but as a significant contribution to the theory and practice of ecclesiastical and political order.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.

Christian Political Theory and Church Politics in the Mid-Twelfth Century

Urban Politics in Nigeria

$49.95

Urban Politics in Nigeria: A Study of Port Harcourt by Howard Wolpe probes a central question for postcolonial Africa: does modernization dilute communal politics—or intensify it? Focusing on Port Harcourt—an industrial boomtown created in 1913 and, by the 1960s, Nigeria’s second port and petroleum hub—Wölpe tracks how rapid migration, unemployment, and urban crowding produced new lines of cleavage even as “modern” roles spread. Rejecting simple tradition/modernity binaries, he shows communalism as a flexible, adaptive vehicle for competition over scarce resources—wealth, status, and power—in a culturally plural city. Ibos, non-Ibos, Catholics, Protestants; sub-regional Ibo factions; labor and managerial blocs: Port Harcourt mirrors Eastern Nigeria’s wider tensions while revealing how communal and noncommunal loyalties can coexist within the same actors and organizations.

Through a rigorously structured historical and sociological analysis—covering city formation under colonial rule, African political consolidation, enfranchisement, and the combustible decade before the Nigerian–Biafran war—Wölpe demonstrates how modernization reorients diverse populations toward common rewards, heightening interaction, insecurity, and mobilization. Case studies of elections, labor struggles, religious confrontation, and the campaign for a Rivers State centered on Port Harcourt ground the book’s broader claims about mutable group boundaries and the emergence of new communal formations under modern pressures. Illuminating the much-discussed Ibo capacity for organizational innovation—at once “cosmopolitan” and “parochial”—this study reframes urban political development as a contest among overlapping identities activated by shifting situations. Urban Politics in Nigeria is essential for scholars of African politics, urban studies, and ethnicity, offering a clear theoretical alternative to dichotomous models and a compelling portrait of a city whose economic centrality made it pivotal to both Eastern Nigerian and federal political trajectories.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Chile, Peru, and the California Gold Rush of 1849

$49.95

This compelling book delves into how the gold discovery reshaped economies, societies, and migration patterns in South America. Through vivid accounts, it examines the allure of California's riches that sent thousands of Chileans and Peruvians across treacherous seas, while highlighting the unique cultural exchanges that emerged in the mining camps. The narrative also captures the ripple effects back home, from economic booms to social challenges, as gold rush fever redefined global connections.

Rich in historical detail, this study also uncovers the ingenuity and resilience of Latin Americans who ventured to California, often facing prejudice and hardship. It provides a dual lens—charting their influence on California's development and the gold rush's transformative effects on Chilean and Peruvian economies. Essential reading for history enthusiasts, this work illuminates a fascinating chapter in the shared histories of the Americas, where ambition and opportunity bridged continents during one of the 19th century's most pivotal events.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

Chile, Peru, and the California Gold Rush of 1849

The Celebration of Heroes

$49.95

The Celebration of Heroes: Prestige as a Social Control System explores the profound influence of prestige on social behavior, presenting it as a central mechanism of social control that transcends cultures and eras. This groundbreaking treatise delves into how prestige—rooted in the universal human need for respect and esteem—shapes individual and group interactions. By drawing on historical examples, field studies, and experimental research, the book outlines empirically grounded propositions that illuminate the ways prestige influences rewards, punishments, and the distribution of social roles. From the structured allocation of honors to the complex dynamics of prestige subversion, the author examines how these processes affect social cohesion, organizational behavior, and perceptions of justice.

At its core, the book investigates critical questions about the nature and impact of prestige: how it is distributed, manipulated, and institutionalized to guide behavior and sustain power structures. It considers the interplay between personal ambition and societal expectations, analyzing both the ethical implications of prestige systems and their practical applications in shaping norms. By integrating exchange theory and equity concepts, the study offers a nuanced perspective on the motivations behind human interactions, shedding light on the enduring tension between individual self-interest and collective values. The Celebration of Heroes serves as an essential resource for understanding the enduring role of esteem in human societies, while also challenging readers to reflect on the fairness and dynamics of prestige-driven social structures.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Politics and Exegesis

$39.95

Politics and Exegesis: Origen and the Two Swords delves into the interplay between biblical exegesis and political thought, using the allegory of the "two swords" in Luke 22:38 as a focal point. Widely cited in medieval debates over the balance of spiritual and temporal powers, this passage became a cornerstone for articulating the relationship between Church and state. This book argues that the foundations for the medieval interpretation of the two swords were laid by Origen of Alexandria, whose theological and exegetical innovations influenced centuries of political thought. While Origen may not have directly commented on the "two swords" passage, his broader exegetical framework and theological insights provided the intellectual basis for interpreting it as a metaphor for dual authority.

The book situates Origen's contributions within his dual identity as a biblical scholar and a philosopher, exploring how his exegetical methods shaped his theology of politics. By analyzing Origen’s interpretation of warfare and his nuanced understanding of the relationship between literal and spiritual readings of scripture, the work demonstrates how his thought bridged scriptural exegesis and practical theology. The study ultimately positions Origen as a pivotal figure whose ideas informed the medieval Church's use of scripture to address political and institutional questions, particularly in debates over the division of powers between kings and the papacy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

A Renaissance Likeness

$39.95

A Renaissance Likeness: Art and Culture in Raphael’s Julius II, by Loren Partridge and Randolph Starn, is both a focused study of one of Raphael’s most compelling portraits and a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural world it represents. At the center is Raphael’s Portrait of Pope Julius II, today in the National Gallery, London—a likeness created during a period of intense crisis and astonishing artistic achievement in early sixteenth-century Rome. Painted between 1511 and 1512, when Julius was facing military defeat, rebellion, and illness, the portrait captures not only the man but also the turbulent moment in which he ruled. Seen alongside Bramante’s architecture, Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling, and Raphael’s own frescoes in the papal apartments, the painting belongs to the great cycle of Julian projects that defined the High Renaissance.

Partridge and Starn use Raphael’s portrait as a point of entry into the wider cultural and historical setting of Julian Rome. They examine how Julius II’s image circulated in medals, chronicles, and satire; how his character as papa terribile inspired admiration, fear, and critique; and how art functioned within a dense web of patronage, politics, and theology. Moving between close visual analysis and cultural history, the authors highlight the interplay of form, content, and style with the circumstances of patronage and power. In doing so, they resist narrow readings that treat the work solely as art object or historical document, instead revealing it as a microcosm of Renaissance culture. Richly interdisciplinary, A Renaissance Likeness restores Raphael’s Julius to its rightful place as both masterpiece and cultural artifact, showing how, in the renewed radiance of this portrait, art and history illuminate each other.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

The Speedy Extinction of Evil and Misery

$49.95

The Speedy Extinction of Evil and Misery: Selected Prose of James Thomson (B.V.), edited by William David Schaefer, offers the first truly representative collection of Thomson’s prose, rescuing a neglected body of work from obscurity and scattered editions. While Thomson’s poetry—most notably The City of Dreadful Night—has ensured him a place in Victorian literature, his prose has long remained inaccessible, surviving mainly in rare volumes or ephemeral periodicals such as the National Reformer, the Secularist, and Cope’s Tobacco Plant. Previous collections, whether Bertram Dobell’s ill-chosen Biographical and Critical Studies or Foote’s narrowly focused Satires and Profanities, presented only partial and often misleading portraits of Thomson’s achievement. By gathering sixteen previously uncollected writings with sixteen of his strongest earlier pieces, Schaefer creates a comprehensive edition that illuminates the full range of Thomson’s secularist satire, social criticism, literary essays, and prose phantasies.

The volume situates Thomson within the turbulent intellectual climate of nineteenth-century free thought and secular radicalism, highlighting his evolution from Christian-influenced idealist to uncompromising atheist and cultural pessimist. Thomson’s caustic critiques of religion and society, his meditations on literature from Blake and Shelley to Leopardi and Whitman, and his haunting imaginative prose works reveal a writer both steeped in Victorian debates and profoundly ahead of his time. Schaefer’s editorial arrangement—grouping the texts by theme while providing historical notes—underscores the coherence of Thomson’s intellectual development while preserving the diversity of his prose forms. More than a supplement to his poetry, this collection establishes Thomson’s prose as a vital expression of Victorian radical thought and a compelling record of one man’s struggle with faith, art, and the human condition.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Pax Romana

$49.95

Pax Romana: The High Point of Roman Civilization explores the Roman Empire's flourishing period between 31 B.C., following the Battle of Actium, and A.D. 193, when the Severans came to power. Often hailed as the Empire's "golden age," this era is marked by monumental achievements in literature, arts, and governance. However, this book challenges the traditional romanticization of this epoch, revealing that even periods of apparent stability and prosperity carried significant complexities and contradictions. Rather than offering a chronological recounting of emperors and events, the book focuses on the structures and systems that underpinned Roman society, examining political, social, and economic dynamics across the Empire.

In its second part, the book delves into the deeper questions surrounding life in the early Empire, focusing on regional distinctions, economic frameworks, and societal hierarchies. It confronts both Marxist critiques of Roman society as a flawed, "slave-owning" system and overly optimistic bourgeois narratives, providing a balanced analysis of the period’s strengths and limitations. Notably, topics like military strategy, administrative structures, and religion are selectively addressed, while Christianity is excluded as a subject for separate consideration. By blending traditional historical perspectives with modern analytical techniques, Pax Romana offers a nuanced view of Rome's zenith, making it an essential resource for understanding the interplay of power, culture, and economics during this transformative era.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Medieval French Literature and Law

$39.95

Medieval French Literature and Law explores the intricate relationship between medieval French literature and the profound judicial transformations of the 12th and 13th centuries. By examining literary texts alongside customary legal materials, the book reveals how both spheres participated in articulating the values and struggles of a society in transition. Far from existing in separate domains, literature and law in medieval France shared a common cultural mission: to preserve tradition, negotiate societal tensions, and affirm communal identity. Through oral performances, epic tales, and courtly poetry, medieval literature often mirrored the legal mechanisms of feudal courts, showcasing trials by combat, oaths, and ordeals as integral to both narrative structure and communal values.

The work delves into how the literary and legal practices of the period reflected and influenced each other. The shift from feudal judicial systems reliant on physical violence to the monarchy's centralized, document-driven processes found parallels in literature’s evolution from the epic's dramatic conflicts to the courtly lyric's introspective nuance. Texts like La Mort Artu and Raoul de Cambrai not only depict the inadequacies of feudal legal institutions but also illuminate the broader political and cultural transformations of the High Middle Ages. By situating these literary artifacts within their historical context, the book provides a richer understanding of how vernacular literature and legal codification shaped and were shaped by the dynamic interplay of power, tradition, and social order.

Ideal for historians and literary scholars alike, this study redefines our understanding of medieval French culture, offering fresh insights into the collaborative evolution of law and literature during a pivotal era.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

Cooper's Landscapes

$39.95

Cooper's Landscapes: An Essay on the Picturesque Vision delves into the vivid and enduring landscapes of James Fenimore Cooper's works, exploring how his descriptive artistry shaped the American literary imagination. This essay examines Cooper's unique ability to translate the grandeur of early 19th-century America into powerful visual panoramas that resonate with readers long after the characters and plots fade. Drawing on insights from European aesthetic traditions and the picturesque conventions, the book highlights how Cooper's narrative settings were inspired by both his American roots and his transformative years abroad. This perspective not only contextualizes his work within the broader scope of art and landscape painting but also underscores Cooper's innovative approach to crafting scenes that intertwine with the thematic elements of his storytelling.

The book also offers a fresh critique of Cooper’s aesthetic education, focusing on his mastery of landscape organization, the influence of his European experiences, and his application of landscape gardening principles in fiction. From early romances like The Last of the Mohicans to the nuanced complexities of later works such as Wyandotte, the essay reveals how Cooper’s visual imagination evolved to serve his narrative ambitions. By connecting Cooper’s artistry to the broader Romantic movement and theories of visual perception, this study illuminates the profound interplay between literature and the sister arts, offering a rich framework for appreciating Cooper’s enduring contributions to American cultural and literary history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Poems Without Names

$39.95

Poems Without Names: The English Lyric, 1200–1500 is an in-depth exploration of the Middle English lyric tradition, offering a study of anonymous poems written between 1200 and 1500. This anthology is interwoven with 86 full-text poems chosen to illustrate the structural and stylistic coherence of Middle English verse. The book delves into the anonymous and communal nature of these works, emphasizing their practical and public purpose rather than personal expression. Organized around ten thematic categories, including love poems, feast songs, Marian hymns, and morality verses, the collection reflects the oral and rhetorical foundations of the lyric tradition. The book investigates the shared stylistic elements—such as alliteration, rhyme, and metaphor—that bind these diverse poems into a unified literary tradition, creating a poetic "grammar" that transcends individual authorship.

With a focus on the functional and social aspects of these works, the study also addresses their historical and educational contexts. It highlights the role of medieval rhetorical instruction and the influence of religious and moral values on the style and purpose of the poems. By analyzing the public and communal intentions behind these verses, Poems Without Names sheds light on a poetic tradition that remains foundational to English literature. The text bridges the medieval past with modern appreciation, making these historically significant yet often overlooked works accessible to contemporary readers while underscoring their lasting influence on the English lyric form.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Changes of Heart

$39.95

Changes of Heart: A Study of the Poetry of W. H. Auden delves into the significant evolution in Auden's poetic voice and persona, particularly during and after the turbulent 1940s. This period saw Auden facing criticism from contemporaries like Randall Jarrell and Joseph Warren Beach, who accused him of betraying his liberal commitments and losing coherence in his poetic craft. As Auden transitioned to a more introspective, Christian-inspired worldview, his poetry reflected this shift through complex long poems that seemed, at first glance, diffuse and uncertain. This study challenges earlier dismissive critiques by exploring the deeper trajectory of Auden’s poetic development and his search for a new persona—a "mask" that could humanize and convey his evolving metaphysical and moral perspectives.

The book examines Auden's persona as the pivotal element bridging poet and reader, offering insight into his thematic and stylistic transformation. By analyzing both his dramatic and nondramatic works, it highlights how Auden redefined his poetic voice to align with his maturing beliefs, culminating in later masterpieces such as The Shield of Achilles. This dual exploration not only tracks the emergence of Auden’s refined poetic identity in the 1950s but also investigates how this new "mask" shaped his poetry's impact and reception, underscoring a deliberate and significant evolution rather than the perceived decline posited by earlier critics.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

Winners in Peace

$49.95

Singular for its breadth and balance, Winners in Peace chronicles the American Occupation of Japan, an episode that profoundly shaped the postwar world. Richard B. Finn, who participated in the Occupation as a young naval officer and diplomat, tells the full story of the activities from 1945 to 1952. He focuses on the two main actors, General Douglas MacArthur and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida, and details the era's major events, programs, and personalities, both American and Japanese.

Finn draws on an impressive range of sources—American, Japanese, British, and Australian—including interviews with nearly one hundred participants in the Occupation. He describes the war crimes trials, constitutional reforms, and American efforts to rebuild Japan. The work of George Kennan in making political stability and economic recovery the top goals of the United States became critical in the face of the developing Cold War.

Winners in Peace will aid our understanding of Japan today—its economic growth, its style of government, and the strong pacifist spirit of its people.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

The Prytaneion

$39.95

The Prytaneion: Its Function and Architectural Form explores one of the most significant yet architecturally elusive civic structures in ancient Greece. The prytaneion, a central building in Greek city-states, functioned as a political and ceremonial hub, yet its architectural form remains ambiguous due to limited surviving archaeological evidence. Despite frequent references in Greek literature—from Plato’s Apology to Roman-era texts—only three securely identified prytaneia have been excavated, making its architectural reconstruction a challenge. This study aims to define the essential characteristics of the prytaneion by analyzing literary, epigraphic, and archaeological evidence, thereby establishing a clearer typology of its form and function.

The book systematically examines historical testimonia to determine the key architectural elements that the prytaneion would have required to fulfill its civic role. It also compares these findings against the limited excavated examples to discern common features and possible variations. Like the stoa, another recognizable Greek architectural type with multiple variations, the prytaneion likely exhibited a standard set of features—such as a central hearth for the sacred fire, dining areas for official banquets, and a location within or near the political heart of the city. Through this methodical synthesis, the study provides a framework for identifying prytaneia across different Greek city-states, enhancing our understanding of its role in ancient governance and urban planning.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Liberalism in Modern Japan

$49.95

Liberalism in Modern Japan: Ishibashi Tanzan and His Teachers, 1905-1960 offers a compelling exploration of the evolution of liberal thought in Japan during a period of profound social, political, and economic transformation. By focusing on the lives and ideas of figures such as Tanaka Odo, Ishibashi Tanzan, and Shimamura Hogetsu, the book illuminates the intellectual currents that shaped Japan’s modernization. These thinkers championed principles such as individual dignity, freedom of expression, gender equality, and democratic participation, adapting Western liberal ideas to the unique context of Japanese society. Their vision, however, was not without its complexities, as they sought to balance imported ideologies with Japan’s historical and cultural realities. The result is a nuanced narrative that sheds light on how liberalism became both a force of reform and a subject of contention within modern Japan.

The study also situates Japanese liberalism within broader global and historical paradigms, challenging simplistic comparisons with Western models. Japan’s trajectory—marked by rapid industrialization, bureaucratic governance, and a patriarchal social order—defies easy categorization within frameworks of colonialism or revolution. By examining the interplay of Western influences and indigenous developments, the book underscores the distinctiveness of Japan’s modern experience. The thinkers profiled here not only grappled with tensions between institutional structures and cultural values but also redefined Japan’s identity on the world stage. Their work provides an invaluable lens for understanding the complexities of modernization and the enduring relevance of liberal ideals in shaping national and global histories.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Young Mussolini and the Intellectual Origins of Fascism

$39.95

Young Mussolini and the Intellectual Origins of Fascism challenges the familiar picture of Mussolini as a restless opportunist without convictions. Instead, the book reconstructs an intellectual trajectory that begins with Mussolini’s immersion in Marxism and culminates in a systematic reworking of its premises. Fascism is presented not as an ad hoc collection of contradictions but as a variant born from Marxism’s own crises—shaped by syndicalist radicalism, elitist organizational theory, and the porous categories of Marx and Engels themselves. In this view, Mussolini was a “heretical Marxist,” modifying doctrine just enough to scandalize the orthodox and redirect its telos.

By reframing fascism as an ideologically coherent outgrowth of the revolutionary left, the study unsettles the easy partition of twentieth-century politics into right and left camps. It places Mussolini’s development in continuity with broader traditions of Marxism and syndicalism, situating his transformation within a lineage that runs from Engels to Michels, Olivetti, and Panunzio. Recent scholarship makes this reassessment possible: the publication of Mussolini’s complete works, Renzo De Felice’s Mussolini il rivoluzionario (1883–1920), and a wider archive of period literature. Against the earlier Anglophone baseline of Gaudens Megaro’s Mussolini in the Making, the book insists on coherence rather than contradiction, continuity rather than opportunism.

The analysis engages current debates—echoing Zeev Sternhell on the importance of ideology, Domenico Settembrini on affinities between Lenin and Mussolini, and De Felice on fascism’s ties to the left. It also acknowledges tensions: critics will still see opportunism where the author insists on evolution, and the very act of repositioning fascism within Marxism provokes political and scholarly unease. Key concepts such as national syndicalism, Michels’ “iron law of oligarchy,” and the idea of heresy as internal transformation provide the vocabulary for tracing this genealogy. For scholars and students alike, the work invites a new map of ideological descent: Marx and Engels through syndicalist intermediaries to Mussolini’s synthesis and the birth of fascism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Courage

$39.95

A Philosophical Investigation by Douglas N. Walton offers an in-depth exploration of courage as both a philosophical and practical virtue. This seminal work examines courage through historical, ethical, and practical lenses, providing a thorough analysis of its role in moral reasoning and human character. Through engaging examples and a meticulous study of action theory, Walton delves into the complexities of courage, its psychological and ethical dimensions, and its indispensable role in achieving personal integrity and societal good. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy, ethics, and human behavior.

Combining historical perspectives with contemporary philosophical discourse, Walton's investigation illuminates how courage manifests in various contexts, from heroic acts of bravery to everyday moral challenges. With a focus on practical reasoning, this book dissects the elements that constitute courageous actions, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this vital human quality. Whether addressing Aristotle's balanced deliberation or modern ethical dilemmas, A Philosophical Investigation serves as both a foundational text and a compelling narrative about the enduring significance of courage in human life.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

The Political Culture of Japan

$39.95

The Political Culture of Japan delves into the evolving political attitudes of the Japanese populace in the postwar period, focusing on the influence of democratization efforts introduced during the American occupation. This study aims to document the shifts in mass political attitudes rather than elite or group behaviors, offering a lens into the broader impacts of societal and institutional upheavals. By comparing prewar and postwar political cultures, the author sheds light on how democratic reforms have reshaped public opinion and contributed to Japan's modern political framework. Relying on nearly 300 public opinion surveys conducted between 1958 and 1967, the book identifies general trends and patterns that capture the transformation of Japan’s political landscape during a pivotal era.

A central theme of the book is the contrast between the fragmented understanding of prewar political culture and the more systematic evaluation of postwar attitudes. The author carefully critiques the limitations of available historical data while using comparative insights from surveys to bridge this gap. By emphasizing methodological rigor and the significance of longitudinal patterns, the study not only provides a nuanced understanding of Japan's political evolution but also contributes to broader discussions on mass attitudinal changes in societies undergoing rapid democratization. This work serves as a valuable resource for scholars of political science and Japanese history, illuminating the enduring influence of societal reforms on political behavior.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

The World of Jean Anouilh

$39.95

The World of Jean Anouilh by Leonard Cabell Pronko presents the French dramatist as one of the twentieth century’s most incisive playwrights, a writer whose enduring reputation rests on his exploration of moral compromise, political expediency, and the tension between purity and complicity. While Anouilh’s later works after 1960 tended toward whimsy or self-conscious mannerism, his major contributions remain the serious dramas of the 1940s and the bitter comedies of the postwar decade—*Antigone*, *Ardèle*, *L’Alouette*, and the late triumph *Becket*. These plays established him not as a boulevard entertainer but as a poet of the “dirty hands” dilemma: whether to plunge into the sordid world of politics and power, as Creon does, or to refuse altogether, like Antigone or Hugo, and risk irrelevance.

Pronko situates Anouilh’s achievement in a broader cultural and theatrical frame. U.S. audiences initially resisted his bleak vision and the French conventions of *ménage à trois* and anti-realist staging, but Off- and Off-Off-Broadway, alongside the theater of the absurd, created receptive spaces. Antigone, staged during the German Occupation, became a touchstone for audiences who read in it the conflict between collaboration and resistance, even if the playwright disavowed explicit politics. Becket confirmed Anouilh’s capacity for depth after lighter boulevard pieces, while the late plays repeatedly stage upstairs/downstairs contrasts between perfumed salons and grim kitchens, dramatizing class and moral divides. Throughout, Anouilh maintained that he sought only to entertain, yet the ethical gravitas of his work, its recurring dialectic of purity and compromise, belies this modest claim. For theater practitioners and scholars alike, Pronko’s study underscores why Anouilh’s core works—above all Antigone, Becket, and La Valse des toréadors—remain essential to modern repertoires.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1961.

Transforming Settler States

$39.95

In the past two decades, several settler regimes have collapsed and others seem increasingly vulnerable. This study examines the rise and demise of two settler states with particular emphasis on the role of repressive institutions of law and order. Drawing on field research in Northern Ireland and Zimbabwe, Ronald Weitzer traces developments in internal security structures before and after major political transitions. He concludes that thoroughgoing transformation of a repressive security apparatus seems to be an essential, but often overlooked, precondition for genuine democracy.

In an instructive comparative analysis, Weitzer points out the divergent development of initially similar governmental systems. For instance, since independence in 1980, the government of Zimbabwe has retained and fortified basic features of the legal and organizational machinery of control inherited from the white Rhodesian state, and has used this apparatus to neutralize obstacles to the installation of a one-party state. In contrast, though liberalization is far from complete. The British government has succeeded in reforming important features of the old security system since the abrupt termination of Protestant, Unionist rule in Northern Ireland in 1972. The study makes a novel contribution to the scholarly literature on transitions from authoritarianism to democracy in its fresh emphasis on the pivotal role of police, military, and intelligence agencies in shaping political developments.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Henry Irving's Waterloo

$49.95

In this creative study of history and popular culture, W. D. King ingeniously illustrates how a long-forgotten instance in theatre history can reveal the very process of historical change itself.

Late in the nineteenth century, Henry Irving, the leading actor-manager of the English stage, was scathingly attacked by George Bernard Shaw for his popular performance in Conan Doyle's play, A Story of Waterloo. Shaw's review was one of the first onslaughts in a war against the old guard of the English stage, against Victorianism, against England and Empire itself. King's depiction of this event and its aftermath illuminates the period's crucial values and cultural issues, and is presented in a manner that is both convincing and highly entertaining.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1993.

The Fairness Doctrine and the Media

$49.95

The Fairness Doctrine and the Media examines the complex history and ongoing debates surrounding the Federal Communications Commission's fairness doctrine, a regulation designed to ensure that broadcast media provide balanced and diverse viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance. The doctrine, which arose in the context of the rise of radio and television, was grounded in the belief that media outlets, with their amplified voices, held a responsibility to ensure that the public could hear all sides of important issues. This book delves into the legal and practical implications of the fairness doctrine, offering a historical narrative of its development, its challenges, and its eventual decline. The author critically explores the doctrine’s evolution, including its inconsistencies, potential for misuse, and the dangers of government overreach, while also offering thoughtful proposals for reform.

Through a detailed analysis, the book provides an insightful examination for a wide range of audiences, including students, legal professionals, broadcasters, and members of the general public interested in media regulation and freedom of speech. The work is an invaluable resource for those seeking a nuanced understanding of how government regulation intersects with media practices, and it critically assesses the role of the fairness doctrine in shaping media content. By exposing both the strengths and shortcomings of this regulatory effort, the book encourages readers to reexamine long-held assumptions about the balance between government intervention and press freedom, making it a vital text for those engaged in the ongoing debate about the future of media regulation in the United States.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Natural Resources and the State

$39.95

Natural Resources and the State: The Political Economy of Resource Management by Oran R. Young investigates how governments shape the use, transfer, and regulation of natural resources, situating these choices within broader theories of the state. Young examines the tension between devolution of public lands, direct state operation, and regulatory regimes, grounding the discussion in detailed U.S. case studies: the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, the Fur Seal Act, and the Fishery Conservation and Management Act. These examples reveal how the state can act as landlord, operator, or regulator, each role carrying profound political and economic consequences. By tracing how these policies were negotiated, implemented, and contested, the book illuminates the interplay of bureaucracy, law, indigenous rights, and international agreements in shaping resource governance.

Far from being abstract theorizing, Young’s work is anchored in the concrete experience of Alaska and the far North, where questions of sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and economic development converge. His analysis critiques both the limits of neoclassical economic approaches to resource allocation and the idealized assumptions of ecological perspectives, insisting on attention to the messy realities of state action. The book advances a compelling argument that unforeseen consequences—whether in destabilizing village life or creating regulatory vacuums—are endemic to resource policy. For scholars of political economy, environmental policy, and Arctic studies, Natural Resources and the State offers both a framework and a cautionary tale about the power and limits of states in managing the natural foundations of modern life.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Fulke Greville, Lord Brooke 1554-1628

$39.95

Dive into the enigmatic and intellectual world of Fulke Greville, a towering yet often misunderstood figure of the English Renaissance. Fulke Greville, Lord Brooke, 1554–1628: A Critical Biography unveils the life and works of this poet, statesman, and thinker whose writings combine political insight, moral philosophy, and profound religious conviction. Known as a confidant of Sir Philip Sidney and a courtier under Queen Elizabeth I, Greville’s poetry remained unpublished during his lifetime, awaiting future generations to uncover its depth. This book sheds light on Greville’s intricate exploration of human ambition, the tension between worldly honor and divine grace, and the complex interplay of power and faith.

Through meticulous scholarship, the biography examines Greville's seminal works, including Caelica, his philosophical treatises, and his dramatic plays, all of which reflect his intellectual rigor and distinctive ""plain style"" infused with moral complexity. Readers will journey through Greville's labyrinthine texts, rich with meditations on fame, virtue, and the fragility of human aspirations. With detailed historical context and insightful analysis, this critical biography brings clarity to Greville’s apocalyptic and cabalistic style, revealing a master poet whose reflections on human frailty resonate deeply across the centuries. Perfect for lovers of Renaissance literature and intellectual history, this biography reclaims Greville’s rightful place among the great poets and thinkers of his age.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

Bronze and Iron

$39.95

Bronze and Iron: Old Latin Poetry from Its Beginnings to 100 B.C. offers an in-depth exploration of the fragments and traditions of early Roman poetry, tracing its evolution from archaic ritual chants to more developed literary forms. This volume situates Old Latin poetry within its historical and cultural context, posing profound questions about the nature of art, the role of poetry in society, and the symbolic shifts it underwent during Rome’s formative years. Through engaging with the surviving fragments—ranging from the mystical Salian hymns to the sophisticated works of Naevius and Ennius—this study illuminates the poetic transition from collective survival and state celebration to the exploration of individual possibilities.

Divided into three sections—Historia, Mythos, and Plasmata—the book examines the factual preservation of Old Latin texts, proposes imaginative insights into their cultural and artistic significance, and offers a methodological approach to their translation. Through this framework, it investigates the maturation of poetic expression, the influence of early Roman deities like the Camenae, and the evolving purposes of poetry in the state and personal realms. Whether addressing questions about Ennius as a mathematical poet or the cinematic qualities of archaic epic, this work provides fresh perspectives on the foundations of Western poetic tradition, making it indispensable for classicists, literary historians, and anyone intrigued by the early origins of Roman art and thought.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

The Changing World of Anthony Trollope

$39.95

Explore the transformative world of Anthony Trollope through Robert M. Polhemus's seminal study, The Changing World of Anthony Trollope. This work delves deep into Trollope’s mastery as a chronicler of societal shifts and individual moral dilemmas. Polhemus intricately examines Trollope's best and most representative novels, such as the Barset and Palliser series, revealing the nuanced interplay between personal growth and historical currents. From the humor and poignancy of his characters to his exploration of the evolving Victorian mindset, Trollope emerges as both a mirror of his age and a commentator on the timeless challenges of adaptation and conscience.

With a focus on Trollope’s unique ability to weave history, humor, and human emotion, Polhemus sheds light on the novelist's enduring relevance. Highlighting Trollope's celebration of the ordinary as extraordinary, the book captures his exploration of middle-class virtues and the often-overlooked complexities of everyday life. A must-read for lovers of Victorian literature, The Changing World of Anthony Trollope offers a fresh perspective on a literary giant whose works continue to resonate with modern audiences.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

The Ballad-Drama of Medieval Japan

$49.95

The Ballad-Drama of Medieval Japan delves into the kowaka, a ballad-drama genre that flourished during Japan’s tumultuous Medieval Era, a period shaped by samurai culture and the heroic values of loyalty and chivalry. Emerging in the 16th century, kowaka captured the martial exploits and epic struggles of the early Medieval Era, including the famed Genji-Heike conflict. Despite its initial popularity among samurai, the kowaka faded into obscurity during the Edo Period, only to be rediscovered in modern times. This study aims to reconstruct the history, artistry, and literary significance of kowaka, drawing on Japanese scholarship, field observations in Kyushu’s Oe Village (where the tradition endures), and textual analysis.

The book is divided into two parts. The first examines kowaka as a performing art, detailing its historical development, influences, and stylistic elements while highlighting the author’s original fieldwork and critiques of prior research. The second part focuses on the literary aspects of kowaka with a comprehensive analysis of its texts and translations. Through this exploration, the author strives to bridge gaps in understanding the kowaka’s aesthetic and cultural legacy while acknowledging the limitations of available research and resources. The study serves as both a detailed introduction and a foundation for future inquiries into this unique art form.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

The Kapalikas and Kalamukhas

$39.95

The Kapalikas and Kalamukhas delves into the mysterious histories and practices of the Kapalikas and Kalamukhas, two Śaivite sects that thrived in medieval India before fading into obscurity. Often misunderstood and depicted through the critical lenses of their adversaries or incomplete inscriptions, these sects provide a window into the diversity of Hindu religious traditions. The Kapalikas, known for their extreme asceticism and transgressive rituals centered on the Mahavrata (Great Vow), worshipped Śiva in his fierce forms and embraced practices involving cremation grounds and human skulls. In contrast, the Kalamukhas maintained a more structured presence, establishing monastic centers and temples, particularly in the Mysore region, where they flourished between the 10th and 13th centuries. Despite their doctrinal ties to the Paśupata lineage, the Kalamukhas have often been mischaracterized for their tantric associations, which this study reexamines with fresh evidence from epigraphic records.

Through a critical synthesis of literary sources, inscriptions, and theological critiques, this work reconstructs the doctrines, rituals, and social roles of these enigmatic sects. It challenges earlier scholarly biases that painted these groups as peripheral or extreme, emphasizing their contributions to the evolution of Śaivite thought and medieval Indian religious practices. By shedding light on their complex socio-religious contexts, this study not only rescues the Kapalikas and Kalamukhas from historical obscurity but also underscores their importance in understanding the pluralistic fabric of Indian spirituality.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.

The Ilahita Arapesh

$49.95

The Ilahita Arapesh: Dimensions of Unity delves into the social and religious structures of Ilahita, a uniquely large and complex village in New Guinea's Torricelli Mountains. With nearly 1,500 residents, Ilahita challenges the norms of village size and organization in a region traditionally marked by smaller, segmented settlements. This anthropological study explores the historical, cultural, and adaptive processes that enabled Ilahita to grow and maintain unity without centralized authority. Through extensive fieldwork, the book examines how demographic pressures, historical disruptions, and adaptive mechanisms like dual organizational structures shaped the community's resilience and cohesion.

This research not only provides an in-depth look at Ilahita’s integrative systems but also positions the village as a case study of broader anthropological significance. By addressing questions of adaptation, ritual complexity, and societal dynamics, the book connects Ilahita’s experience to theoretical frameworks on dualism, methodological individualism, and structural change. Drawing from ethnographic comparisons and firsthand data, it offers insights into how communities navigate both internal tensions and external challenges, making it a valuable contribution to studies on social complexity and cultural adaptation.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Human Rights and Reform

$39.95

Independence from colonial rule did not usher in the halcyon days many North Africans had hoped for, as the new governments in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria soon came to rely on repression to reinforce and maintain power. In response to widespread human rights abuses, individuals across the Maghrib began to form groups in the late 1970s to challenge the political practices and structures in the region, and over time these independent human rights organizations became prominent political actors. The activists behind them are neither saints nor revolutionaries, but political reformers intent on changing political patterns that have impeded democratization.

This study, the first systematic comparative analysis of North African politics in more than a decade, explores the ability of society, including Islamist forces, to challenge the powers of states. Locating Maghribi polities within their cultural and historical contexts, Waltz traces state-society relations in the contemporary period. Even as Algeria totters at the brink of civil war and security concerns rise across the region, the human rights groups Susan Waltz examines implicitly challenge the authoritarian basis of political governance. Their efforts have not led to the democratic transition many had hoped, but human rights have become a crucial new element of North African political discourse.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

Illegitimacy

$49.95

Illegitimacy: A Societal Perspective takes a comprehensive approach to understanding illegitimacy not merely as a welfare or psychological issue but as a societal phenomenon shaped by complex social, cultural, and institutional factors. The book investigates why certain societies uphold the "principle of legitimacy" with high conformity while others experience significant deviations, with up to 70% of births occurring out of wedlock. Through a multidimensional analytical framework, the study examines how societal norms influence marriage patterns, extramarital sexual behavior, contraceptive use, abortion access, and marriage following conception, providing insights at individual, group, and national levels.

Structured across ten chapters, the book contrasts idealized norms with global behavioral variations, presents cross-national data, reviews existing theories, and develops a new, concatenated theory to explain patterns of illegitimacy. It explores key societal factors such as marriage trends, sexual relationships, contraceptive access, and abortion policies, offering hypotheses supported by diverse data sources. Aimed at sociologists, demographers, and policymakers, this book provides a foundation for future research and practical strategies to understand, predict, and address illegitimacy across different cultural contexts.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

From the Poetry of Sumer

$39.95

From the Poetry of Sumer: Creation, Glorification, Adoration by Samuel Noah Kramer offers modern readers a rare window into the world’s earliest recorded literature. Kramer, one of the foremost authorities on Sumerian civilization, surveys a century of philological and archaeological work that has recovered thousands of cuneiform tablets from sites such as Nippur, Ur, and Kish. These texts—myths, hymns, laments, disputations, and proverbs—preserve a literary culture nearly four millennia old. The volume moves from the painstaking story of how this forgotten corpus was reconstructed to close readings of works that illuminate Sumerian ideas of creation, kingship, and divine femininity.

Structured in three thematic parts, the book examines Sumerian cosmogony, highlighting how ancient poets envisioned the separation of heaven and earth and the creation of humankind. Kramer then turns to royal hymns, showing how they model the “perfect man” through exaltation of kings such as Shulgi. Finally, he foregrounds the adoration of goddesses like Inanna, underscoring Sumer’s distinctive portrayal of liberated female divinity. Richly documented and accessible, this study bridges philology, literary history, and comparative religion, making the oldest poetry in human history newly legible for scholars of the ancient Near East, biblical studies, anthropology, and the history of ideas.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Working People of California

$55.00

From the California Indians who labored in the Spanish missions to the immigrant workers on Silicon Valley's high-tech assembly lines, California's work force has had a complex and turbulent past, marked by some of the sharpest and most significant battles fought by America's working people. This anthology presents the work of scholars who are forging a new brand of social history—one that reflects the diversity of California's labor force by paying close attention to the multicultural and gendered aspects of the past. Readers will discover a refreshing chronological breadth to this volume, as well as a balanced examination of both rural and urban communities.

Daniel Cornford's excellent general introduction provides essential historical background while his brief introductions to each chapter situate the essays in their larger contexts. A list of further readings appears at the end of each chapter.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

Natural Resources

$39.95

Natural Resources: Quality and Quantity is a compelling collection of essays presented during an interdisciplinary faculty seminar at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1961 to 1965. Sponsored by the Chancellor's Committee on Natural Resources and supported by the Conservation Foundation, this volume explores the multifaceted concept of quality and its relationship to quantity in the context of natural resources. The contributors, spanning diverse fields such as botany, sociology, law, and agricultural economics, examine the pressing challenges of resource management from unique disciplinary perspectives. The seminar's central theme—understanding the qualitative dimensions of resource use—drives a rich dialogue on the complexities of balancing precision in quantitative measurement with the broader, often subjective, qualitative evaluations critical to public policy and interdisciplinary research.

This seminal work is organized into three parts, with essays ranging from the philosophical dimensions of quality in civilization to the technical precision of measuring water and air quality. Contributors explore the intersections of physical science, social science, and humanities, emphasizing the importance of evaluating quality within the broader context of societal needs and ecological sustainability. By addressing both the opportunities and limitations of current methodologies, Natural Resources: Quality and Quantity invites scholars, policymakers, and resource managers to engage with the nuanced, multidimensional challenges of resource conservation and governance in a rapidly evolving world.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Empire and Liberty

$39.95

In April 1754, a French expedition from Canada seized a partially built fortress near the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania, igniting a global conflict between Great Britain and France that culminated nine years later with a treaty granting Britain control of all North America. However, the birth of the first British Empire was accompanied by American discontent, as the colonists, steeped in a political philosophy emphasizing liberty and a distrust of power, began to challenge British authority. During the Great War for Empire (1755–1763), the actions of British generals, who exercised sweeping powers under the Crown, exposed Americans to what they perceived as arbitrary power. Embargoes, forced quartering of soldiers, press gangs, and the subordination of colonial political bodies to military authority all clashed with the colonists' belief in their rights as Englishmen. Although the colonists often resisted these measures, there was no legal recourse to limit the power of the British army, fostering a widespread fear of imperial overreach. After the war, unresolved tensions grew more acute as Britain imposed new economic and political restrictions, prompting American leaders to formalize their opposition to British rule. This book examines the impact of the war on American colonies through illustrative examples, highlighting how experiences of British military and imperial authority during this period sowed the seeds of rebellion.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Ajanta

$39.95

The Ajanta caves in Maharashtra, India, have been a subject of considerable fascination since their discovery by British officers in 1819. These thirty-one rock-cut caves, located along a dramatic ravine above the Waghora River, are known for their intricate Buddhist art spanning several centuries. The caves include monastic dwellings (vihāras) and prayer halls (caitya halls), some elaborately decorated with murals and sculptures. As these caves were carved out of the rock rather than being naturally occurring formations, they required immense effort and coordination to construct. Despite the number assigned to each cave by archaeologists, the order of their excavation remains uncertain, and many of them are left incomplete. This unfinished state, combined with stylistic diversity within individual caves, suggests the artists might have worked across different caves at varying times, possibly following the natural light throughout the day to guide their progress.

Ajanta is distinctive in the history of Indian art because it uniquely combines painting, sculpture, and architecture to showcase Buddhist art evolution from the early Hīnayāna aniconic tradition through to the Mahāyāna phase, where Buddha images and Bodhisattvas appear prominently. The artistic themes in Ajanta revolve around narrative portrayals and worship-focused iconography, with shrine figures embodying a massive, spiritual weightiness, in contrast to the more graceful or dwarfish depictions of demigods and figures in the Jātaka tales. This study explores the origins of this iconographic duality at Ajanta, examining how the artistic and religious traditions that shaped it developed internally and in relation to other sites, illuminating how the evolution of Buddhism itself is mirrored in its art and monuments.

Divided into three main parts, the study analyzes historical, architectural, and stylistic progressions that influenced Ajanta's art. The first section delves into historical contexts relevant to Buddhist development in the area, while the second investigates the architectural evolution of caitya halls and vihāras and the emergence of the Buddha image. The third section focuses on the stylistic progression of the narrative art at Ajanta, tracking the evolution of both the Buddha image and the surrounding decorative forms. Through synthesizing historical, paleographic, and iconographic evidence, the study aims to provide a cohesive understanding of Buddhist art’s evolution, specifically at Ajanta, over several centuries.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

First Births in America

$49.95

This book explores the shifting patterns of parenthood in the United States over the past century, focusing on the timing of first births and the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence these decisions. It highlights the concurrent bloom and bust in fertility trends, where the number of older parents has increased, while the rates of childlessness have also risen, primarily due to delays in childbearing among younger people. Through an examination of historical trends, the book considers how factors such as education, religion, and socioeconomic status influence when individuals choose to become parents. It also compares American fertility patterns with those of other developed nations, particularly Japan, to show how different cultural contexts shape reproductive behavior.

The study takes a life course perspective, emphasizing how early life experiences and broader social contexts affect decisions about when to start a family. The book provides a detailed analysis of fertility trends from both macro and micro-levels, using a variety of data sources, including surveys and longitudinal studies. It also investigates the consequences of delayed childbearing, childlessness, and the timing of parenthood on family dynamics, career trajectories, and social roles. In doing so, the book offers insights into the complex interplay between individual choices and societal influences, and discusses the implications for future demographic and social change.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.

Road to Santiago

$49.95

Walter Starkie’s The Road to Santiago: Pilgrims of St. James is both an erudite cultural history and an ethnographically alert travel narrative of Europe’s most consequential medieval pilgrimage. Framing the Camino as a “double journey” through space and time, Starkie reconstructs the institutional and imaginative worlds that accrued after the ninth-century “discovery” of the Apostle’s tomb: Cluniac liturgical reform and its trans-Pyrenean networks; the *Codex Calixtinus* and Aimeric Picaud’s guidebook; and the legal, charitable, and architectural infrastructures—hospitals, confraternities, markets—that naturalized mobility. He reads the road as a corridor of aesthetic exchange, synthesizing Emile Mâle and Kingsley Porter to show how Islamic ornament, Romanesque programs, and urban façades from Cluny to Paris inscribe the epic of Santiago. Starkie’s archive ranges across chansons de geste and chronicles, royal itineraries and monastic records, miracle collections, and popular song, yielding a social history of devotion that encompasses Moor and Christian minstrels, Alfonso X’s courtly tolerance, and the martial mythography of *Santiago Matamoros*. Attentive to practice as well as myth, he recovers material cultures of travel (from barrels and frypans to scallop shells) and the performative pedagogy of mendicancy, music, and ritual.

Interleaving these sources with field diaries from four twentieth-century pilgrimages (1924–1954), Starkie stages a reflexive dialogue between medieval prescription and modern experience. He retraces Picaud’s route to assess continuity and rupture in liturgy, landscape, hospitality, and popular religiosity, while juxtaposing clerical reformers, elite tourists, and “raggle-taggle” jongleurs with figures like Andrew Boorde, Montaigne, and George Borrow. The result is a methodologically plural account—part philology, part folklore, part performance studies—that treats the Camino as a laboratory for studying European connectivity, confessional politics, vernacular poetics, and memory. Specialists in medieval studies, Iberian history, and pilgrimage studies will value Starkie’s capacious sourcing and his argument that the Camino’s enduring appeal lies in its capacity to bind institutional Christianity, intercultural exchange, and the ordinary technologies of travel into a durable moral and aesthetic economy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1957.

Postwar British Fiction

$39.95

Postwar British Fiction: New Accents and Attitudes by James Gindin offers the first comprehensive account of the striking changes in British literature after 1945. Situating novelists, dramatists, and critics in the turbulence of postwar society, Gindin charts how writers from Alan Sillitoe and Kingsley Amis to Doris Lessing, Iris Murdoch, and William Golding grappled with class realignments, political disillusionment, and the search for identity. Moving across fiction and drama, the book uncovers how satire, existential uncertainty, and comic understatement became vehicles for articulating the contradictions of a rapidly changing Britain.

Attentive to both individual artistry and shared cultural conditions, Gindin demonstrates that “angry young men” and other postwar voices were neither isolated nor opportunistic, but part of a coherent shift toward moral inquiry, iconoclasm, and the affirmation of ordinary life. Postwar British Fiction remains a foundational study for scholars of twentieth-century literature, cultural history, and theater, showing how new tones, techniques, and attitudes transformed the novel and stage into key sites for exploring social fracture and renewal.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Politics and Religion in Seventeenth-Century France

$39.95

Politics and Religion in Seventeenth-Century France: A Study of Political Ideas from the Monarchomachs to Bayle, as Reflected in the Toleration Controversy explores the evolving and contested concept of toleration within the complex interplay of religion and politics during a pivotal era in French history. The book dissects how the term "toleration" held varied meanings, from philosophical ideals of true tolerance to legal and political expedients used by both Protestants and Catholics. It highlights how toleration was employed strategically by different factions, often serving as a facade for broader aims of achieving religious or political dominance.

The study delves into the nuanced role of toleration as a contentious point in political theory and practice, emphasizing its connection to sovereignty and statecraft. By tracing the debate from early Calvinist resistance to Richelieu’s manipulative peace formula, it reveals a pragmatic use of toleration to preserve temporary peace while fostering underlying intolerance. Ultimately, the work provides a critical examination of how ideas of religious freedom and state sovereignty were shaped by doctrinal conflicts and political exigencies, offering insights into the broader development of toleration as a key principle in modern political thought.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1960.

Northern Mists

$39.95

In Northern Mists, Carl O. Sauer presents a sweeping historical geography of European exploration across the North Atlantic, tracing the maritime ventures that carried fishermen, merchants, and colonists from the coasts of Portugal, England, and Scandinavia toward Iceland, Greenland, and ultimately North America. Drawing on sagas, chronicles, maps, and archaeological findings, Sauer reconstructs how myths of wondrous western islands gave way to practical knowledge of winds, currents, and fisheries, and how subsistence from the sea enabled early settlements and transatlantic contacts long before Columbus. He examines the roles of Portuguese navigators, Bristol merchants, Basque whalers, and Norse adventurers in pushing Europe’s frontier westward, situating these efforts in the broader shift from Mediterranean to Atlantic dominance in the late Middle Ages.

This meticulously documented narrative emphasizes both the lure and the hazards of the “sea of northern mists.” Sauer shows how ecological abundance—cod, herring, seals, and whales—drove men beyond familiar waters, while the decline of Mediterranean productivity and the disruptions of Muslim expansion spurred new outlets for commerce and colonization. By weaving together cartographic traditions, maritime lore, and material realities of fishing and shipbuilding, Northern Mists reframes the history of exploration as an incremental, centuries-long process of discovery, settlement, and adaptation in the northern seas. It is a foundational work for scholars of medieval geography, Atlantic history, and the environmental conditions that made early European expansion possible.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

Police and Community in Japan

$39.95

Police and Community in Japan explores the intricate relationship between the Japanese police force and the society it serves, offering a comprehensive examination of how law enforcement operates within one of the safest countries in the world. The book delves into the remarkable adaptability of the Japanese police as they navigate diverse societal contexts—rural, urban, and industrial—while addressing unique challenges presented by social groups such as youth, minorities, and organized crime. Through a dual focus on the formal ideals (tatemae) and the underlying realities (honne) of police practices, the work provides a nuanced portrayal of how the police fit seamlessly into Japan's tightly woven societal fabric, balancing community collaboration with the demands of public order and security.

The study is centered on Okayama Prefecture, a microcosm of Japan's evolving socio-economic landscape, incorporating traditional agricultural communities, industrial complexes, and urban centers. By focusing on specific locations such as Kurashiki City and Mizushima, the author captures the police’s tailored approaches to varied environments and clienteles. Historical insights into the development of the Japanese police—tracing back to the Edo period’s samurai-led social control systems—provide a rich backdrop for understanding contemporary practices. With a focus on the balance between solidarity within the police force and their integration with community needs, the book paints a dynamic picture of law enforcement in Japan, making it an essential read for those interested in comparative policing, Japanese society, and the interplay between tradition and modernization.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Viator, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Volume 7 (1976)

$49.95

Viator: Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Volume 7 gathers an impressive range of scholarship that spans late antiquity through the Renaissance, reflecting the journal’s distinctive breadth across periods, disciplines, and geographies. The volume opens with Gerhart B. Ladner on Roman attitudes toward barbarians in late antiquity and Franz Staab’s study of Ostrogothic geographers at Theodoric’s court, before turning to Josiah Cox Russell’s work on medieval plague in the British Isles and Barbara Kreutz on transformations in early medieval Mediterranean shipping. Political and cultural studies follow, including Bernard Bachrach on feudal politics between Fulk Nerra and William the Great, John D. Niles on Charlemagne’s image in La Chanson de Roland, and David Pingree on Indian and pseudo-Indian passages in Greco-Latin astrological texts.

Later contributions explore the reintroduction of Aristotle via Alfred of Sareshel (James K. Otte), the emergence of European nobility and the ministeriales (John B. Freed), Flemish administrative structures under Philip of Alsace (Louis M. de Gryse), and Marjorie McIntosh on villeins in the English ancient demesne. Essays by Duane Osheim on rural Tuscany, Scott Hendrix on late medieval ecclesiology, Patrick Ford on the death of Merlin, and James Overfield on scholastic opposition to humanism highlight the volume’s thematic range. The issue closes with William Bouwsma’s essay on changing cultural assumptions in the Renaissance and John Patrick Donnelly on Calvinist Thomism. Collectively, these studies exemplify Viator’s commitment to crossing traditional boundaries of periodization and discipline, making this volume a rich resource for historians, literary scholars, and students of intellectual and cultural history alike.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Viator, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Volume 7 (1976)

The Biology of Race, Revised Edition

$39.95

James J. C. K.’s The Biology of Race offers a comprehensive and scientifically grounded exploration of human diversity, providing critical insights into the intricate relationships between genetic inheritance, individual variation, and cultural influences. This revised edition builds on the success of the original work, incorporating advancements in molecular biology and evolving perspectives on intelligence and heritability since the book’s initial publication. Through its detailed examination of biological and environmental interactions, this volume aims to guide readers in understanding the concept of race from a scientific lens, unearthing both the biological foundations and the sociocultural complexities intertwined with this sensitive topic.

Designed for readers across disciplines—including biology, genetics, anthropology, sociology, and psychology—the book begins with a dispassionate discussion of group differences in the animal world before extending these principles to the human species. The text moves through the scientific framework of species, subspecies, and genetic units, blending it with an analysis of cultural and emotional factors that challenge the objective study of human variation. With its accessible language, glossary of terms, and multi-disciplinary approach, The Biology of Race serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and thoughtful lay readers seeking clarity amid contemporary debates on race, equality, and diversity.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Competition and Controls in Banking

$49.95

Competition and Controls in Banking provides a groundbreaking examination of how regulatory frameworks shape banking competition in three European nations: Italy, France, and England. David A. Alhadeff delves into both direct controls, such as rate regulations, and indirect controls, like merger and entry regulations, exploring their impact on market structure, banking operations, and monetary policy. By analyzing the pre-reform periods of heavy regulation, particularly in France, and tracing subsequent reforms, the book uncovers critical insights into the interplay between competition rules and market performance. Alhadeff also challenges the assumption that extensive direct controls can obviate the need to address banking market structures, offering a hypothesis-tested perspective based on these three case studies.

Uniquely analytical and data-driven, this volume bridges a gap in European banking literature, transitioning from predominantly descriptive studies to a systematic exploration of regulatory impacts. Rich in historical context and forward-looking implications, the book appeals to policymakers, economists, and banking professionals. With its careful dissection of regulatory evolution and its effects on competition, Competition and Controls in Banking provides invaluable perspectives for understanding and shaping modern banking policy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

Contemporary Politics in Japan

$55.00

This study by one of Japan's foremost political scientists examines the unfolding relationship between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the state, and the forces of industrialization in Japan from the 1950s through the 1980s. It is the only book in English to describe and analyze in detail Japan's political development during this critical period.

Masumi argues that Japan's rapid economic growth was promoted by an "iron triangle" among three actors—the LDP, the bureaucracy, and big business. This growth fueled the enormous social changes of the 1960s and 1970s, which in turn forced the transformation of the "iron triangle" and the basis of party power. In a final chapter, Masumi reflects on the end of LDP rule in 1993.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

Sanskrit Sandhi and Exercises, Revised Edition

$39.95

Sanskrit Sandhi and Exercises: Revised Edition offers students of both Sanskrit and descriptive linguistics a streamlined and practical introduction to one of the language’s most intricate features: sandhi, or euphonic combination. Based on Leonard Bloomfield’s classroom notes and carried forward by his student, this handbook distills Whitney’s classic but overwhelming *Sanskrit Grammar* into a concise and usable set of rules. With clear references to Whitney’s system and phrasing that draws closer to the analytic precision of Pāṇini, the volume provides learners with a working core of sandhi principles without requiring prior mastery of the broader language. The presentation emphasizes sandhi as a descriptive, morphophonemic process rather than a historical one, making the text equally valuable for Sanskritists and for linguists seeking training in the methods of morphological analysis.

Alongside the grammatical notes, the book supplies twenty-seven carefully designed exercises that guide students through reconstructing complex data from Pāṇini’s solutions, fostering both familiarity with Sanskrit rules and disciplined habits of analytic reasoning. These exercises reverse the usual pattern of Sanskrit drill, aiming instead to cultivate exactness in handling linguistic data and a feel for the systematic style of statement employed by classical grammarians. By combining Bloomfield’s Paninean orientation with Whitney’s canonical formulations, the Revised Edition preserves a lineage of rigorous grammatical pedagogy while adapting it for modern classrooms. Compact, precise, and pedagogically tested over decades, the book remains an indispensable aid for anyone beginning Sanskrit or wishing to appreciate how sandhi can illuminate the techniques of descriptive grammar.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.

Juan de Mairena

$39.95

Antonio Machado’s Juan de Mairena is a singular work that bridges poetic and philosophical traditions, crafting an imaginative space where art, pedagogy, and metaphysics converge. As much an exploration of the Spanish soul as it is a reflection of the poet himself, this work reveals Machado's profound preoccupation with identity, otherness, and the essence of human experience. Through the voice of the fictional professor Juan de Mairena and his teacher Abel Martín, Machado delves into questions of being, time, and Spain’s cultural heritage, presenting a tapestry of aphorisms, dialogues, and musings that blend irony, introspection, and wit. This translation, including excerpts from The Apocryphal Songbooks, introduces English readers to the depth and complexity of Machado’s intellectual and artistic achievement.

The book offers more than a literary experience; it serves as an intimate dialogue with Machado's inner world, colored by the tragedies and reflections of his life. Mairena becomes not just a mouthpiece for the poet’s philosophical inclinations but a "complementary" self, allowing Machado to explore ideas he might not have expressed directly. This duality of creator and persona, coupled with Machado’s blend of existential musings and Spanish cultural critique, creates a work that is at once deeply personal and broadly resonant. As this translation demonstrates, Juan de Mairena is not merely a product of its time but a timeless inquiry into the nature of human thought, creativity, and the ineffable connections between them.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

The Rhizome and the Flower

$49.95

The Rhizome and the Flower: The Perennial Philosophy—Yeats and Jung offers an ambitious exploration of what its author terms “Yeats-and-Jung,” a conceptual pairing examined not through conventional literary criticism or psychological analysis but through the broader framework of intellectual history and the “perennial philosophy.” Rather than isolating Yeats’s poetics, Jung’s psychology, or the metaphysical traditions of the Pre-Socratics and Platonism, the study investigates the ways these traditions interpenetrate, revealing a shared set of ideas about imagination, archetype, and spiritual order that defy disciplinary boundaries. The book resists straightforward categorization, instead advancing an integrative reading of Yeats and Jung as participants in—and exemplars of—a much older philosophical and symbolic lineage.

The work proceeds through an extended intellectual genealogy, situating Yeats’s symbolic system and Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious in the long tradition of Western esotericism and metaphysical thought. In doing so, it makes the case that both figures embody aspects of the perennial philosophy, a vision of reality that recurs across cultural and historical contexts. Later chapters (7 and 8) focus directly on Yeats’s poetics and Jung’s psychology, yet the study insists that these cannot be fully understood apart from their shared philosophical heritage. For specialists in modernist studies, Jungian thought, or the history of ideas, *The Rhizome and the Flower* provides not a comparative exercise but a synthetic meditation on the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped—and were reshaped by—two of the twentieth century’s most influential minds.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

Trail of Miracles

$49.95

Trail of Miracles: Stories from a Pilgrimage in Northeast Brazil by Candace Slater offers a vivid literary ethnography of devotion, memory, and community in Juazeiro do Norte, a city renowned for its annual pilgrimage honoring Padre Cícero Romão Batista. Unlike most Catholic pilgrimages, Juazeiro draws more than a million people each year in honor of a priest never canonized as a saint. Through the miracle stories told by residents and pilgrims, Slater reveals how Padre Cícero’s figure continues to embody poverty, resilience, and traditional values in Northeast Brazil—while also traveling south with migrants seeking work in Brazil’s industrial centers. These narratives are not only testimonies of faith but also documents of social survival, enmeshed in hierarchies of patronage and infused with centuries-old hagiographic traditions.

Slater approaches her subject as both listener and writer, foregrounding her methods and the challenges of ethnography. Drawing on over 150 hours of recorded stories from more than 700 individuals, she examines how residents privatize Padre Cícero’s miracles as personal memories while pilgrims fashion them into communal “lives” that serve as master legends. In doing so, she highlights how oral traditions adapt across contexts, sustaining belief and identity amid poverty and rapid change. Trail of Miracles is at once a work of folklore, anthropology, and literary analysis, offering an unparalleled window into the symbolic power of Padre Cícero for millions of Brazilians. It illuminates the ways in which storytelling sustains faith, negotiates hardship, and binds individuals into a shared, if contested, sense of belonging.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

Observations in Lower California

$39.95

Observations in Lower California by Johann Jakob Baegert provides an authentic and vivid account of life in Baja California during the mid-18th century. Written after nearly two decades of missionary work among the Indigenous people of the region, Baegert's Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen Halbinsel Californien offers a detailed portrayal of the cultural, social, and environmental challenges faced by both the native population and the Jesuit missionaries. This first complete English translation preserves Baegert's frank observations, including his critiques of European misconceptions about the region and the arduous realities of missionary life.

Rich in historical detail, Baegert’s narrative sheds light on the struggles of the Guaicura people, the harsh environmental conditions of Baja California, and the missionary efforts to establish a foothold in the area. The book is not only a fascinating window into the colonial past but also a testament to Baegert’s enduring commitment to his work. By capturing the essence of a bygone era with sharp observations and nuanced reflections, Observations in Lower California stands as a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and readers interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and survival in the colonial Americas.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.

Zulu Journal

$49.95

Zulu Journal: Field Notes of a Naturalist in South Africa by Raymond B. Cowles is a lyrical mosaic of memory and field observation, charting a lifetime’s engagement with the landscapes of Natal and Zululand. Drawing on two major research trips (1925–27, 1953) and recollections of a missionary childhood at Adams and Umzumbe stations, Cowles weaves together natural history, ethnographic encounters, and personal narrative. Rather than a strict diary, the book offers “winnowings” from field notes and recollections, crafted to capture the moods of season and place. The steep gradient from Drakensberg peaks to the Indian Ocean provides the ecological framework, where sharp shifts in climate and fauna occur over just a few miles. From kraal-scattered reserves to crown lands, farms, and game preserves, Cowles situates his apprenticeship as a naturalist—moving from slingshot to rifle to camera—within a South African environment both abundant and already under pressure.

What distinguishes the work is Cowles’s attention to small vertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians rather than the big game that dominated colonial writing. A childhood discovery of Nile monitor lizard eggs incubating in termite mounds, later developed into a Ph.D. note, becomes emblematic of Africa’s capacity for everyday scientific surprise. Alongside such moments, he recounts family missionary history, the hazards of Durban’s early harbor, and the decline of elephants, crocodiles, and other species, as new threats such as schistosomiasis spread. The narrative consistently balances affectionate evocation of Zulu landscapes with the colonial vantage point of its author, producing a text that is both immersive and reflective. By its conclusion, Zulu Journal moves from memory to warning: population surges, medical advances, and industrial extraction are accelerating the depletion of renewable and nonrenewable resources alike. Cowles frames his conservation ethic bluntly—better the quick death by predator or hunter than slow starvation—while acknowledging the shrinking window for studying “unspoiled nature.” At once personal record and ecological meditation, the book invites readers to consider natural history not only as science but as lived, sensory engagement with a rapidly changing world.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.

Collected Papers in Psychology

$39.95

Collected Papers in Psychology brings together the pioneering work of Edward Chace Tolman, a leading figure in 20th-century psychology. This anthology not only commemorates Tolman's remarkable career at the University of California but also offers a profound exploration of his evolving theoretical framework. With contributions spanning over three decades, these papers document the development of Tolman’s systematic purposive behaviorism, a groundbreaking approach that integrates experimental rigor with dynamic theoretical constructs. This collection provides invaluable insights into Tolman's innovative use of intervening variables, his integration of diverse psychological schools of thought, and his commitment to studying behavior as a complex, multifaceted phenomenon.

Tolman’s work transcends mere academic inquiry, reflecting his wit, creativity, and humanistic approach to understanding psychology. Known as a "rat psychologist" for his experimental use of animals, Tolman’s research extended far beyond the laboratory, influencing theories of learning, motivation, and cognition. This collection captures his unique ability to balance empirical data with abstract theorizing, presenting readers with a "progress report" on the expansion of psychological knowledge. From his seminal concept of sign-gestalt to his emphasis on cognitive maps and latent learning, these papers highlight Tolman’s enduring legacy as a thinker who bridged behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and Freudian concepts to create a unified and influential psychological system.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.

Essays on Italian Poetry and Music in the Renaissance, 1350-1600

$39.95

These essays illuminate the changing nature of text-music relationships from the time of Petrarch to Guarini and, in music, from the madrigals of Giovanni da Cascia to those of Gesualdo da Venosa. Haar traces a line of development from the stylized rhetoric of Trecento song through the popularizing trends of Quattrocento music and on to the union of verbal and musical cadence that marked the high Renaissance in sixteenth-century Italian music.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

Essays on Italian Poetry and Music in the Renaissance, 1350-1600

Residence and Race

$49.95

Davis McEntire’s Residence and Race offers a comprehensive examination of one of the most entrenched forms of discrimination in the United States: restrictions on where racial and ethnic minorities could live. Drawing on vivid case studies—from an African American physician barred from buying near his hospital in Iowa to a decorated Korean American army officer turned away from a suburban development in California—the book situates individual injustices within a national pattern. McEntire demonstrates that, by the mid-twentieth century, millions of Americans—African Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Asian Americans, and Jews—faced structural limits on their residential choices. He traces the evolution of these restrictions, showing how older mechanisms such as restrictive covenants intersected with postwar demographic shifts, including the migration of African Americans and Puerto Ricans into northern and western cities, where their housing needs collided with deeply rooted exclusionary practices.

As McEntire shows, the issue was not simply about the quantity or quality of available housing but about access to it—whether minorities would remain confined to segregated neighborhoods or be allowed entry into the broader housing market. He situates the debate within wider mid-century transformations: the rise of minority middle classes with the means and desire for better housing, the momentum of the civil rights movement, and expanding governmental interest in housing policy. For McEntire, residential segregation was not only a denial of a basic freedom but also a linchpin of broader inequality, perpetuating exclusion from schools, community institutions, and civic life. By framing housing as central to the struggle for equal rights, Residence and Race underscores how patterns of residence shaped—and continue to shape—the contours of American democracy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1960.

Performance Dynamics and the Amsterdam Werkteater

$39.95

Performance Dynamics and the Amsterdam Werkteater offers an in-depth exploration of one of the most innovative theater companies of the 20th century, charting its origins, methods, and profound impact on modern performance art. Founded in Amsterdam in 1970, the Werkteater broke with traditional theatrical norms, relying on collective improvisation and the lived experiences of its actors to create performances that resonated deeply with contemporary audiences. Rejecting elaborate sets, costumes, and traditional directorial hierarchies, the Werkteater instead prioritized raw, human connection, bringing to life narratives that addressed issues such as mental health, aging, and social taboos with honesty and emotional intensity.

The book not only documents the Werkteater's unique process of playmaking but also provides a rare, detailed account of their acclaimed production Twilight. Through firsthand descriptions, interviews with the actors, and insights from Professor Ogden’s extensive research, readers gain a nuanced understanding of the troupe's creative methodology and the profound interplay between actors and audiences. Beyond a mere chronicle, this study positions the Werkteater as a pivotal force in modern theater, embodying the dynamic possibilities of performance to challenge, engage, and transform. For theater practitioners, students, and enthusiasts, this volume is an invaluable resource, offering both inspiration and a roadmap to a theater that prioritizes authenticity and collective human experience.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Venice and the Defense of Republican Liberty

$75.00

Venice and the Defense of Republican Liberty: Renaissance Values in the Age of the Counter Reformation by William J. Bouwsma recasts the history of the Renaissance by shifting the spotlight from Florence to Venice. What began as a study of Paolo Sarpi expands into a sweeping exploration of how Venice, under pressure from papal interdicts, forged a distinctive republican ideology in opposition to the Counter-Reformation’s universalist claims. Two confrontations with Rome—Julius II’s interdict of 1509 and Paul V’s of 1606–07—frame the drama, marking both the rise of Venice as a self-conscious republic and the climax of its struggle for liberty against papal authority.

Bouwsma situates Venice in dialogue with Florence, shaped by Machiavelli and Guicciardini, and with Rome, at once ancient empire and Counter-Reformation hub. Mining the writings of Venetian statesmen, historians, and political thinkers—canonical and obscure alike—he traces a century-long development of what he calls the Venetian political mind, a body of thought and historical reflection that once commanded Europe’s admiration before Florence eclipsed it in the nineteenth century. At stake is not only Venice’s neglected place in the Renaissance but also the larger question of how republican values persisted, adapted, and were defined against Rome’s claims to universality. In restoring Venice to center stage, Venice and the Defense of Republican Liberty reframes the Renaissance as a pan-Italian and European story of competing visions of power, history, and freedom.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

Thematic Catalog of a Manuscript Collection of Eighteenth-Century Italian Instrumental Music

$49.95

Thematic Catalog of a Manuscript Collection of Eighteenth-Century Italian Instrumental Music, by Vincent Duckles and Minnie Elmer, offers a richly detailed survey and contextual study of a uniquely intact body of manuscripts now preserved at the University of California, Berkeley. The collection—nearly 1,000 manuscripts comprising over 1,060 compositions by 82 named composers, plus an additional 75 anonymous or variant works—represents the largest surviving corpus associated with Giuseppe Tartini’s celebrated Padua circle, known as the “School of the Nations.” This catalog not only indexes and describes the music but also reconstructs its historical frame, provenance, and performance implications.

The Berkeley trove highlights the vitality of northern Italy’s instrumental tradition in the late eighteenth century, centered in Bologna, Venice, and especially Padua, in contrast to the southern Neapolitan dominance in opera. Its repertoire is anchored by Tartini, with 234 works, and his pupil Michele Stratico, with 283; together they account for nearly half of the holdings. Core genres include violin sonatas with bass, concertos, trio sonatas, and quartets, with contributions ranging from Corelli to Mozart, including Haydn’s quartets and works by international figures such as Saint-Georges, Touchemoulin, and Myslivecek. Beyond sheer volume, the manuscripts reveal performance practice—small ensembles, minimal orchestral parts, and flexible transformations of concertos into chamber forms—as well as pedagogical dimensions through Tartini’s treatise on ornamentation and 29 manuscripts of embellished variants aligned with it. Codicological analysis links the collection directly to the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, identifying known Tartini circle musicians as copyists, while provenance traces its path from Padua through private archives to its acquisition by Berkeley in 1958.

Taken together, the catalog documents the breadth of repertoire, circulation of manuscripts, and the pedagogical and performance practices of Tartini’s school, while providing scholars with thematic data, attributions, and concordances. It establishes a critical foundation for further research in eighteenth-century instrumental music, violin pedagogy, and historically informed performance.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

Historical Letters

$49.95

Historical Letters introduces English-speaking readers to the seminal work of Peter Lavrov a key figure in Russian intellectual and socialist history. Lavrov's Historical Letters (Istoricheskiye pis'ma) represent one of the most influential philosophical and revolutionary texts of nineteenth-century Russia, reflecting his profound impact on both thought and social reality. Lavrov's writings, spanning philosophy and publicism, are cornerstones of Russian intellectual genius, yet they have remained largely inaccessible to English-speaking audiences.

This translation, the first of its kind, seeks to bridge that gap by offering Lavrov's most significant work alongside an in-depth introduction. The accompanying analysis contextualizes Lavrov's life, intellectual development, and the Historical Letters' enduring influence. Annotations provide further elucidation, and a curated bibliography highlights Lavrov's key writings and relevant scholarship. This edition marks an essential step in bringing Lavrov's contributions to a wider audience, facilitating a deeper understanding of his role in shaping Russian philosophical and revolutionary thought.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Harvesting the Air

$49.95

Harvesting the Air: Windmill Pioneers in Twelfth-Century England examines the emergence of the Western windmill in the early twelfth century, highlighting its transformative effects on society. This study weaves together the stories of forgotten yet influential figures who championed, exploited, or resisted this groundbreaking technology, which revolutionized land reclamation and agricultural productivity. The invention of the windmill spurred debates on topics ranging from ecclesiastical authority to labor distribution, illustrating the profound and multifaceted impacts of this mechanical innovation. By tracing these debates and the individuals who influenced them, the book provides a vivid narrative of four generations navigating the winds of change.

Although windmills largely vanished with the advent of electricity, the energy crisis of 1973 sparked renewed interest in their potential. Research into Anglo-Norman documents reveals a treasure trove of information about the earliest windmills and the visionaries behind them. These medieval pioneers—both altruistic and opportunistic—pioneered labor-saving techniques and fostered commercial enterprise, embodying a deep-rooted belief in the connection between mechanical ingenuity and communal well-being. Despite their humility preventing significant recognition in their era, their contributions are more relevant than ever as we strive for energy independence. This work celebrates their legacy, connecting the past’s ingenuity to present-day sustainability efforts.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Westward in Eden

$55.00

Westward in Eden: The Public Lands and the Conservation Movement traces the contested history of America’s vast federal lands and the political, cultural, and legal battles that have shaped their fate. Written against the backdrop of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the book situates public land policy at the heart of the nation’s environmental movement, highlighting how the United States alternately wasted, preserved, and reimagined its natural heritage. With sharp attention to the myths of frontier abundance, hostility to federal authority, and the sanctity of private property rights, the narrative shows how deeply rooted attitudes both enabled economic growth and left a legacy of ecological loss. From Jefferson’s pastoral vision to the Sagebrush Rebellion, the volume explores how questions of ownership, stewardship, and national versus local interest became central to debates over conservation.

The book charts a turning point in the 1970s, when shrinking resources and growing populations made laissez-faire land use untenable. Landmark legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act signaled a federal mandate for environmental review, while failed initiatives like the National Land Use Policy Act exposed enduring resistance to federal oversight. Presidents Nixon, Carter, and Reagan appear as pivotal figures, reflecting shifting national moods—from tentative reform to conservationist optimism to deregulatory backlash. By weaving together courtroom struggles, grassroots activism, and policy debates, Westward in Eden demonstrates how the public lands became a testing ground for American democracy’s ability to balance private rights with the collective good. Both a history of environmental politics and a meditation on national character, the book illuminates the enduring struggle to conserve landscapes that remain central to the American imagination.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.

Decisions in Crisis

$49.95

Decisions in Crisis: Israel, 1967 and 1973 explores the intricate dynamics of decision-making during two pivotal crises in Israeli history: the Six-Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War of 1973. This comprehensive study delves into the psychological, political, and strategic factors that shaped Israeli leaders’ responses under the intense pressures of international crisis. By examining decision flows, military balances, and coping mechanisms, the book reveals patterns of behavior and stress responses unique to state actors in moments of existential threat.

Michael Brecher and Benjamin Geist utilize a multidisciplinary approach, blending qualitative and quantitative methods within the framework of the International Crisis Behavior (ICB) Project. This comparative analysis provides insights into the broader implications of crisis-induced stress on state behavior, contributing to the development of general theories in international relations. Supported by rigorous research and expert contributions, Decisions in Crisis is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of crisis management and decision-making in the context of global conflict.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

Wagering the Land

$49.95

Wagering the Land: Ritual, Capital, and Environmental Degradation in the Cordillera of Northern Luzon, 1900–1986 by Martin W. Lewis traces the dramatic transformation of Buguias, a highland community in the Philippines, as subsistence agriculture gave way to commercial vegetable production in the decades following World War II. Drawing on years of ethnographic fieldwork and oral histories, Lewis shows how prosperity from the vegetable boom financed spectacular redistributive feasts while simultaneously eroding the ecological foundations of village life through deforestation, soil loss, water shortages, and chemical contamination. Far from displacing “tradition,” however, commercialization reinforced the region’s ritual economy: ancestors were honored with ever larger sacrifices, and the ethic of gambling—placing one’s fortunes at risk in hope of a windfall—became a cultural template that united high-stakes farming with ritual obligation. In Buguias, capital accumulation and religious practice were not opposing forces but mutually sustaining enterprises, producing a distinctive, if fragile, synthesis of market capitalism and ritual Paganism.

Structured in two parts, the book reconstructs prewar subsistence systems, social hierarchies, and trade relations before turning to the postwar decades of boom and crisis. Lewis carefully documents how wealthy farmers and traders, rather than impoverished cultivators, were often at the forefront of ecological destruction, bulldozing hilltops, clearing cloud forests, and intensifying chemical use. At the same time, the profits of commercialization underwrote the continuation—and expansion—of prestige feasts that bound community life together. By situating Buguias in the wider context of political ecology and global capitalism, Wagering the Land challenges conventional wisdom that markets inevitably dissolve communal traditions or that environmental decline is primarily a story of poverty at the margins. Instead, Lewis demonstrates how ritual and risk, ecology and economy, fused into a form of “aberrant development” that preserved social order even as it undermined its own material base. This deeply researched and vividly written study offers essential insights for anthropologists, geographers, historians of Southeast Asia, and all readers interested in the complex entanglements of tradition, capitalism, and environmental change.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

The Psychodynamics of Medical Practice

$39.95

The Psychodynamics of Medical Practice: Unconscious Factors in Patient Care delves into the profound yet often overlooked influence of unconscious psychological processes in medical practice. This thought-provoking volume examines how physicians’ personal emotions, unconscious defenses, and countertransference impact patient care, decision-making, and professional relationships. Drawing from psychoanalytic concepts, the book highlights the interplay between the doctor’s own psychological framework and the clinical environment, shedding light on the hidden dimensions of medical interactions.

By exploring concepts such as projection, externalization, and projective identification, the book provides a nuanced understanding of how physicians unconsciously manage anxiety, navigate difficult patient encounters, and interpret clinical realities. Through real-life case studies and interdisciplinary insights, it underscores the necessity of self-awareness in medical education and practice. Advocating for a more reflective approach to medicine, the book argues that recognizing and addressing unconscious biases can enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve doctor-patient relationships, and ultimately lead to more compassionate and effective healthcare.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.

Lectures on Gas Theory

$49.95

Lectures on Gas Theory by Ludwig Boltzmann stands as a seminal work in theoretical physics, offering both historical insight and enduring scientific value. This comprehensive treatise encapsulates Boltzmann’s pioneering efforts in the kinetic theory of gases, where he reconciled Newtonian mechanics with the statistical nature of irreversible processes. The book distills Boltzmann's vast body of work, presenting a detailed exposition of the statistical foundations of thermodynamics, his groundbreaking H-theorem, transport theory, and the molecular basis of thermal equilibrium. Beyond its technical achievements, the text includes Boltzmann’s philosophical reflections on entropy, irreversibility, and the role of statistical methods in physics, making it a critical reference for researchers and a bridge to modern statistical mechanics.

Although some elements of Boltzmann's classical approach have been superseded by quantum mechanics, the foundational principles and mathematical frameworks he established remain highly relevant, particularly in fields like plasma physics, neutron transport, and rarefied gas dynamics. The book also serves as a historical document, chronicling the intellectual battles of Boltzmann’s time, including debates with proponents of the rival energetics movement. Boltzmann’s work embodies the triumph of atomistic theories, offering a model of rigorous scientific inquiry. Lectures on Gas Theory is a testament to his genius, providing not only a technical masterpiece but also profound insights into the philosophical underpinnings of physical science.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

Supplying Energy through Greater Efficiency

$39.95

Supplying Energy Through Greater Efficiency: The Potential for Conservation in California's Residential Sector by Alan Meier, Janice Wright, and A. H. Rosenfeld reframes energy conservation as a resource equal in significance to oil, gas, or solar power. Written against the backdrop of the ongoing energy crisis, the study treats conserved energy not as deprivation but as a reserve that can be "extracted" through efficiency investments. By developing a rigorous method for estimating these reserves—supply curves of conserved energy—the authors establish a framework that places conservation on par with conventional energy resources. They demonstrate that inefficiencies embedded in refrigerators, homes, heating systems, and lighting represent vast, untapped energy reserves dispersed throughout the residential landscape.

Focusing specifically on California’s residential sector, the authors marshal detailed data on electricity and natural gas use in existing housing to quantify the potential savings. Their results reveal that by investing at costs no greater than current average energy prices, consumption of electricity could be reduced by 33 percent and natural gas by 34 percent, all without sacrificing comfort or amenities. In this way, the book underscores conservation as not only a pragmatic but also a profitable energy strategy. Supplying Energy Through Greater Efficiency offers policymakers, researchers, and energy planners a pioneering model for evaluating conservation as a cornerstone of long-term energy security.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

Reason and Passion

$49.95

This book provides a historical and ethnographic examination of gender relations in Malay society, in particular in the well-known state of Negeri Sembilan, famous for its unusual mixture of Islam and matrilineal descent. Peletz analyzes the diverse ways in which the evocative, heavily gendered symbols of "reason" and "passion" are deployed by Malay Muslims. Unlike many studies of gender, this book elucidates the cultural and political processes implicated in the constitution of both feminine and masculine identity. It also scrutinizes the relationship between gender and kinship and weighs the role of ideology in everyday life.

Peletz insists on the importance of examining gender systems not as social isolates, but in relation to other patterns of hierarchy and social difference. His study is historical and comparative; it also explores the political economy of contested symbols and meanings. More than a treatise on gender and social change in a Malay society, this book presents a valuable and deeply interesting model for the analysis of gender and culture by addressing issues of hegemony and cultural domination at the heart of contemporary cultural studies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1996.

The Beast in the Boudoir

$39.95

Kathleen Kete's wise and witty examination of petkeeping in nineteenth-century Paris provides a unique window through which to view the lives of ordinary French people. She demonstrates how that cliché of modern life, the family dog, reveals the tensions that modernity created for the Parisian bourgeoisie.

Kete's study draws on a range of literary and archival sources, from dog-care books to veterinarians's records to Dumas's musings on his cat. The fad for aquariums, attitudes toward vivisection, the dread of rabies, the development of dog breeding—all are shown to reflect the ways middle-class people thought about their lives. Petkeeping, says Kete, was a way to imagine a better, more manageable version of the world—it relieved the pressures of contemporary life and improvised solutions to the intractable mesh that was post-Enlightenment France. The faithful, affectionate family dog became a counterpoint to the isolation of individualism and lack of community in urban life. By century's end, however, animals no longer represented the human condition with such potency, and even the irascible, autonomous cat had been rehabilitated into a creature of fidelity and affection.

Full of fascinating details, this innovative book will contribute to the way we understand culture and the creation of class.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.

Family Size and Achievement

$49.95

The children born since the end of the postwar baby boom are the first in American history to come primarily from small families—families of three or fewer children. Judith Blake calls this momentous change the sibsize revolution, and this book focuses on the cognitive and educational consequences to children of families of different sizes.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

The Correctional Community

$39.95

The Correctional Community: An Introduction and Guide explores innovative methodologies in institutional rehabilitation, emphasizing the use of social group dynamics to foster resocialization among inmates. Rooted in modern correctional practices, this guide examines the implementation of therapeutic community models originally developed in mental health institutions, adapted to meet the unique challenges of correctional environments. By promoting unified value systems among staff and inmates and enhancing communication, the book presents a transformative approach to rehabilitation, aiming to prepare offenders for constructive lives post-incarceration.

This comprehensive resource outlines the foundational elements of the correctional community, including large group sessions, small group interactions, and individual counseling, complemented by staff post-session evaluations. Developed through collaboration with correctional experts and supported by federal initiatives, the book serves as a valuable training tool for professionals in the field. It offers insights into the integration of therapeutic practices within correctional systems, ultimately seeking to reduce recidivism and improve community reintegration outcomes for offenders.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

The Green Fuse

$39.95

A widely respected ecological scientist and activist draws on the poet's image and his own environmental research to demonstrate the many interconnections among the world's ecosystems. John Harte takes us from Alaskan salmon runs and the Florida everglades to South Pacific coral reefs and the bleak Tibetan plateau. The result is that rare book that bridges the cultures of science and art. Lyrical, vivid portraits of natural wonders and the threats to them are combined with precise scientific accounts of natural processes and their disturbances. The Green Fuse will show nonscientists the fascination of ecological detective work and renew scientists' love for the beauty of the world under their microscopes.

Harte's stories illuminate, without sermonizing, the damage to natural systems brought about by technological hubris and calculated political ruthlessness. "The green fuse" symbolizes the basic unity behind natural diversity. But a fuse may also be the weak link in an overloaded system or the slow burning wick on an ecological bomb. As The Green Fuse reminds us, the energies that created human liberation from nature can also be those that lead to the human destruction of nature.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1993.

Medicine in Rural China

$39.95

Medicine in Rural China: A Personal Account provides a compelling narrative of Dr. C.C. Chen's six-decade journey in advancing rural health care and primary medicine in China. This memoir recounts Dr. Chen's pioneering efforts in the 1930s to bridge the gap between modern medical knowledge and its practical application in low-income, rural communities. Anchored in his work in Dingxian County, his systematic and community-oriented approach to public health laid the foundation for principles that continue to resonate globally, emphasizing sound health organization, integration of medical services with broader social reforms, and active participation by communities themselves. His work not only improved health outcomes but demonstrated the transformative potential of grassroots involvement in health care delivery.

This memoir also situates Dr. Chen's contributions within a broader historical and global context. It highlights the profound influence of his collaboration with international public health pioneers and his subsequent impact on the development of rural health systems worldwide. Despite disruptions like the Japanese invasion of China, the principles tested at Dingxian catalyzed significant progress in China's health indicators post-1950, showcasing the enduring relevance of his work. Written with the collaboration of Frederica M. Bunge, the narrative balances personal insights with historical framing, making it an invaluable resource for health professionals, educators, and policymakers seeking practical solutions for improving rural health care in diverse contexts.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

The Teaching of Anthropology, Abridged Edition

$49.95

The Teaching of Anthropology (Abridged Edition), edited by David G. Mandelbaum, Gabriel W. Lasker, and Ethel M. Albert, is a landmark appraisal of how anthropology should be taught, particularly at the undergraduate level in the United States. Emerging at a moment of expanding enrollments, proliferating subfields, and growing institutional demands, the volume grapples with the central pedagogical challenge of transmitting anthropology’s unique culture of inquiry. Its contributors argue that anthropology’s value lies in its holistic scope, its grounding in field research, and its insistence on viewing human variation through scientific method—qualities that not only illuminate diverse peoples but also provide students with transferable analytic habits for understanding their own world.

The collection ranges across the major subfields—biological, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural/social anthropology—while also treating applied anthropology, graduate training, and the discipline’s broader academic context. Essays emphasize the unity of anthropology through the central concept of culture, advocate for carefully chosen case studies to balance scope with depth, and show how applied and comparative studies can clarify theory. With a focus on practical teaching concerns—curricular sequencing, course design, and coordination within expanding departments—the book demonstrates how anthropology can remain scientifically rigorous, pedagogically compelling, and socially relevant. In presenting both points of consensus and unresolved debates, it provides a foundational guide for instructors, departments, and planners committed to sustaining anthropology’s vitality in higher education.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

Geomorphology in Deserts

$49.95

This book examines the landforms, soils, and geomorphological processes of deserts, which cover over 20% of Earth's land surface. Despite their vastness and the significant body of literature on the topic, deserts remain underrepresented in comprehensive geomorphological surveys, with notable exceptions like Walther's Das Gesetz der Wiistenbildung (1924), Cotton's Climatic Accidents in Landscape Making (1942), and Tricart and Cailleux's Le Modelé des Régions Sèches (1961). Our study builds on these works, incorporating our field experiences in deserts across North America, South America, North Africa, and Pakistan, while primarily drawing on English-language research and emphasizing contemporary geomorphological systems at different scales. By focusing on present processes shaping landforms and soils, we have given less attention to regional chronologies of landform development, a consequence of our selective approach. The field of desert geomorphology still grapples with speculative theories, such as parallel slope retreat and pervasive wind erosion, which often overshadow empirical evidence. We aim to provide grounded generalizations, clarify contested ideas, and pose meaningful questions to establish a baseline for future research, hoping to contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamic processes shaping desert landscapes.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

London 1808-1870

$49.95

London 1808-1870: The Infernal Wen examines the sweeping transformation of London during the Industrial Revolution, a period that reshaped the city’s character and identity. Once celebrated for its picturesque charm, as immortalized in Wordsworth’s 1802 sonnet, London became a sprawling industrial hub marked by smoke, noise, and relentless growth. The book explores this rapid urbanization, detailing the rise of railways, factories, and modern infrastructure that altered the cityscape and daily life. While London’s population surged to over three million by 1871, rival industrial cities in the north grew even faster, signaling a shift in economic power and influence across Britain.

This study offers a nuanced account of London’s evolving role as both a center of imperial wealth and a microcosm of the social challenges posed by industrialization. The narrative delves into tensions between the capital and the provinces, the impact of public health reforms, and the emergence of government intervention to address the pressures of urban life. Despite growing competition from provincial cities, London retained its symbolic status as the heart of the nation, a position solidified by its resilience amid profound social and political change. Richly detailed and deeply insightful, this book is essential for understanding the forces that shaped London into a modern metropolis.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

Elephant Seals

$49.95

The largest of all seals, elephant seals rank among the most impressive of marine mammals. They are renowned for their spectacular recovery from near-extinction at the end of the nineteenth century when seal hunters nearly eliminated the entire northern species. No other vertebrate has come so close to extinction and made such a complete recovery. The physiological extremes that elephant seals can tolerate are also remarkable: females fast for a month while lactating, and the largest breeding males fast for over one hundred days during the breeding seasons, at which times both sexes lose forty percent of their body weight. Elephant seals dive constantly during their long foraging migrations, spending more time under water than most whales and diving deeper and longer than any other marine mammal.

This first book-length discussion of elephant seals brings together worldwide expertise from scientists who describe and debate recent research, including the history and status of various populations, their life-history tactics, and other findings obtained with the help of modern microcomputer diving instruments attached to free-ranging seals. Essential for all marine mammalogists for its information and its methodological innovations, Elephant Seals will also illuminate current debates about species extinctions and possible means of preventing them.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.

The Year of My Life, Second Edition

$39.95

The Year of My Life: A Translation of Issa’s Oraga Haru by Nobuyuki Yuasa brings one of Japan’s most beloved haiku poets into vivid English, capturing both the poignancy of his life and the deceptive simplicity of his art. First published a decade earlier and here extensively revised, Yuasa’s translation refines Issa’s voice—infusing colloquial immediacy, descriptive clarity, and nuanced interpretation that honors the layered meanings in the poetry. Issa (1763–1827), born Kobayashi Yatarō in rural Shinano, lived a life marked by hardship: the early loss of his mother, years of conflict with his stepfamily, long periods of wandering, and repeated personal tragedies, including the deaths of his children. These sorrows, balanced with tender observation of ordinary people and creatures, permeate Oraga Haru (The Year of My Life), Issa’s poetic diary of 1819.

Yuasa’s introduction situates Issa in the long tradition of the poet-priest-traveler, from Saigyō to Bashō, but shows how Issa transforms this heritage. For Bashō, the road meant renunciation; for Issa, it deepened human connection, drawing him to friends, family, and fellow wanderers. In The Year of My Life, Issa weaves autobiography and art, reshaping historical episodes—such as the loss of his children—into a timeless meditation on impermanence. His most haunting verse, “The world of dew / is the world of dew, / and yet, and yet . . . ,” epitomizes the fusion of Buddhist detachment with irreducible grief. By framing Issa’s diary as both personal record and crafted literary work, Yuasa presents it as a spiritual and artistic testament: a garland of haiku that crowns a lifetime of sorrow, humor, and compassion. This edition remains an essential entry point for readers seeking Japanese literature in translation and the enduring power of haiku as world poetry.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1960.

Land Reform and Politics

$55.00

Land Reform and Politics: A Comparative Analysis delves into the intricate relationship between land ownership and political dynamics in developing countries, exploring how land reform has historically and contemporarily shaped political power. The book highlights that, unlike in developed nations where the decline of agriculture has diminished land's political significance, land remains a central source of income and political influence in developing economies. This interdependence has evolved; land reform, often driven by demands for political legitimacy and stability, challenges entrenched power structures, reshaping political landscapes. While economic studies dominate the discourse on land reform, this volume emphasizes its political dimensions, exploring the elite’s role in initiating reform, the resistance of landed interests, and the peasantry's evolving political agency.

The study adopts a comparative approach, analyzing the political processes and effects of land reform in eight non-Communist developing countries, including Taiwan, the Philippines, India, and Mexico. By examining varied reform experiences, the book identifies patterns in policy formulation, elite motivations, and rural participation, revealing that the effectiveness of land reform hinges on political commitment and leadership. It also investigates reform's broader political consequences, such as its impact on rural voting behavior, national integration, and political stability. Through this analysis, the book offers critical insights into the role of land reform in fostering political development and its potential to address systemic inequities in agrarian societies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Gothic Drama from Walpole to Shelley

$39.95

Gothic Drama from Walpole to Shelley examines the often-overlooked realm of Gothic drama in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, arguing that it deserves equal attention to its more famous counterpart, the Gothic novel. While the Gothic novel, with its castles, tyrants, and eerie atmospheres, has been extensively studied and linked to the Romantic movement, Gothic drama has remained in relative obscurity. Yet, the plays of this period offer unique insights into the cultural and aesthetic shifts of the era, including the transition from the Age of Johnson to the Age of Byron. The study asserts that Gothic drama not only reflects the same fascination with mystery, terror, and the supernatural as Gothic novels but also provides a crucial bridge in understanding the evolution of literary tropes, such as the transformation of the Gothic villain into the Byronic hero.

The work highlights the importance of Gothic drama in shaping Romantic literature, particularly through the dramatic medium's continuity from Walpole to Shelley. Unlike novels, the plays reveal a direct lineage that influenced Romantic poets, many of whom wrote works in the Gothic tradition. The study explores how the machinery of Gothic literature—its castles, villains, and themes of terror—expanded to include non-medieval elements like forests and banditti, all while retaining its core rooted in the ruin and the associated mood of gloom. This accumulation of elements, driven by the 18th-century fascination with medievalism, demonstrates the Gothic's adaptability and influence. By tracing the gradual evolution of the Gothic villain into the Romantic hero within the dramatic form, this study sheds light on a literary transformation that profoundly impacted the Romantic movement and beyond.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1947.

What to Do about AIDS

$39.95

What to Do About AIDS: Physicians and Mental Health Professionals Discuss the Issues, edited by Leon McKusick, brings together leading clinicians and researchers at a pivotal moment in the history of the epidemic. First published when HIV/AIDS was still poorly understood and heavily stigmatized, the volume captures the urgency and uncertainty of the early response. Contributors from medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and public health address not only the biological dimensions of the disease but also its profound social and psychological impacts. Their shared aim is to clarify what was then known about transmission, treatment, and prognosis while offering practical guidance for health professionals suddenly confronted with a new and devastating illness.

Framed by McKusick’s introduction, the collection foregrounds the interdependence of medical and mental health approaches. Essays examine clinical care, counseling and support for patients and families, ethical challenges around confidentiality and discrimination, and the public health necessity of education and prevention. The book also highlights the complex intersections of sexuality, politics, and stigma that shaped both the spread of HIV and the societal response to it. By insisting that physicians and mental health workers address the epidemic collaboratively and compassionately, What to Do About AIDS helped lay the groundwork for integrated models of care that remain influential today. Scholarly yet accessible, it stands as both a historical document of the early AIDS crisis and a prescient call for humane, multidisciplinary engagement with one of the defining public health challenges of the late twentieth century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.

Book Selection and Censorship

$39.95

Book Selection and Censorship offers an in-depth exploration of the interplay between library practices, community pressures, and the evolving cultural climate in mid-20th century California. This groundbreaking study, initiated by the California Library Association and the University of California’s School of Librarianship, investigates how librarians in public and school libraries navigated challenges to intellectual freedom during a period marked by heightened scrutiny from state and national “un-American” activities committees. Through meticulous interviews across 26 diverse communities, the research uncovers the factors shaping book selection policies, the handling of controversial materials, and the influence of both internal institutional pressures and broader societal "temper of the times."

This comprehensive analysis combines quantitative data with qualitative insights to reveal the complexities of librarians' decision-making processes in the face of censorship. It traces how external and internal pressures contributed to restrictive practices, often preemptively embedded into routine procedures. Ideal for scholars of library science, intellectual freedom, and social history, the study serves as a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of censorship, professional ethics, and the enduring struggle to maintain the freedom to read in an ever-changing sociopolitical landscape.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.

Competition and Oligopsony in the Douglas Fir Lumber Industry

$39.95

This in-depth analysis of the Douglas fir lumber industry investigates the relationship between industry structure, firm behavior, and performance outcomes. While the lumber production sector exemplifies characteristics of pure competition—with numerous mills and firms producing homogeneous products—the timber input market operates as an oligopsony. In this setting, a few large buyers wield significant influence, leading to price disparities and market power that smaller firms cannot match. The study highlights the dichotomy between competitive lumber production and the noncompetitive dynamics of timber acquisition.

The book explores key issues such as economies of scale in production, market concentration, and the elasticity of demand and supply for both timber and lumber. By scrutinizing the auction markets for federal timber and the effects of concentrated timberland ownership, it sheds light on policy questions like the equitable distribution of public resources and the economic efficiency of market structures. Combining theoretical insights with empirical data, this study offers valuable findings for economists, industry stakeholders, and policymakers aiming to balance competition and sustainability in resource management.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.

Competition and Oligopsony in the Douglas Fir Lumber Industry

Electrical Coronas

$75.00

Electrical Coronas: Their Basic Physical Mechanisms explores the fascinating and often overlooked phenomenon of electrical corona discharges, which, despite their seemingly inconspicuous nature, play a crucial role in various industrial and scientific processes. Ranging from small, imperceptible glow discharges in air to larger glowing spheres such as St. Elmo's fire, coronas are vital to many applications, including high-tension power lines, air pollution control, and electrochemical processes. These discharges also contribute to important technologies like Geiger counters and are utilized in processes such as dry-process ore beneficiation and the discharging of statically electrified aircraft. The study of coronas offers valuable insights into electrical breakdown in gases, a key area of physics that has advanced significantly since the 1930s with improved experimental techniques.

The book provides an in-depth analysis of corona discharges, emphasizing their importance in understanding the processes of electrical breakdown in gases. By examining these discharges, which occur in highly asymmetrical electrical fields, researchers can isolate and study the mechanisms of breakdown that are often obscured in more complex discharge processes. This work is essential for both theoretical advancements in gaseous electronics and practical applications in engineering. Key discoveries, such as the Hermstein glow discharge and insights into the streamer mechanism of electrical sparks, are discussed in detail. The book also delves into the applications of corona discharges in devices like Geiger counters and the propagation of breakdown in coaxial cylindrical geometries, making it an invaluable resource for those studying electrical discharges and their practical implications.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

Memoirs of the Polish Baroque

$49.95

Memoirs of the Polish Baroque: The Writings of Jan Chryzostom Pasek, A Squire of the Commonwealth of Poland and Lithuania is a vivid exploration of 17th-century life in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, as recounted by one of its most colorful figures. Pasek's memoirs blend humor, action, and sharp observation, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the world of the Polish gentry. His tales, rooted in the Baroque era's dynamic spirit, capture everything from military campaigns and courtroom feuds to the rich traditions of everyday life. Pasek’s natural storytelling, unburdened by rigid literary conventions, creates a lively narrative that has captivated generations of readers and significantly influenced Polish literary giants like Henryk Sienkiewicz. This collection of his memoirs stands as a testament to the era's cultural and social complexity, resonating with timeless themes of resilience, ambition, and identity.

Translator Catherine S. Leach skillfully preserves the richness of Pasek’s language, blending his colloquial idioms and rhetorical flourishes into an English style that remains true to the 17th-century spirit. This meticulously annotated edition includes maps, a glossary, and historical appendices, making it both an engaging read and a valuable resource for understanding the broader historical and cultural context. Beyond its historical significance, Memoirs of the Polish Baroque bridges centuries of storytelling, providing modern readers with a lively and deeply human connection to a bygone world. This edition not only revitalizes Pasek’s literary achievements but also underscores the enduring power of personal narratives to illuminate the past.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Diagnosis of the Brazilian Crisis

$39.95

Diagnosis of the Brazilian Crisis delves into the complexities of Brazil’s socio-economic challenges during a turbulent period of its history, offering a critical perspective on the role and responsibility of intellectuals in times of national crisis. The author explores the betrayal of intellectual responsibility—through both action and inaction—by those capable of providing clarity and foresight amid political and social upheaval. With a sharp critique of the misuse of experimental science for political ends and the failure of social scientists to prevent detrimental public policies, the work underscores the unique responsibility of intellectuals to rise above societal constraints and champion rationality and human dignity.

Compiled in the immediate aftermath of a near-declaration of emergency in Brazil in 1963, the essays in this volume attempt to dissect the roots of underdevelopment and the causes of Brazil’s crisis. Through a blend of urgency and rigor, the author examines the role of group loyalties, cultural ties, and intellectual ethics in shaping national progress. With a focus on Brazil’s specific struggles, Diagnosis of the Brazilian Crisis is both a call to action for intellectuals and a framework for understanding the broader implications of underdevelopment and societal responsibility.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

Kin Clan Raja and Rule

$39.95

Kin, Clan, Raja, and Rule: State-Hinterland Relations in Preindustrial India delves into the intricate dynamics between local communities and the broader state structures in preindustrial northern India. This study bridges historical and anthropological approaches, examining the cultural and political interactions that defined state-hinterland relationships. By focusing on the patterns of governance, kinship structures, and developmental cycles of Rajput lineages, the work sheds light on how local identities and state mechanisms coexisted and influenced one another. The author aims to offer insights not only into Indian history but also into the broader comparative study of political systems, situating Indian civilization within a global discourse on state formation and community relationships.

Eschewing dense technical terminology and exhaustive specificity, the book adopts a broader lens to highlight the overarching processes and regularities in state and kinship interactions. The narrative draws on historical materials, notably the meticulous records of British colonial officers and contemporary scholarship, to articulate the cyclical nature of state-building and decline in the region. Through this synthesis of history and anthropology, the author seeks to advance understanding across disciplines, presenting a work accessible to both South Asia specialists and general readers interested in political anthropology and the unique contours of Indian civilization.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

Japan in the Muromachi Age

$49.95

The Muromachi age may well emerge in the eyes of historians as one of the most seminal periods in Japanese history. So concluded the participants in the 1973 Conference on Japan. The proceedings, as edited for this volume, reveal this new interpretation of the Muromachi age (1334?1573), which was among the most neglected and misunderstood chapters in Japanese history. Both Western and Japanese scholars looked upon the period chiefly as an interlude between a classical era (the Heian period) and an early modern age (the Tokugawa period), the interim being regarded as a time of social confusion and institutional decay. As they learned more, historians saw the Muromachi age giving rise to new patterns that became important elements in a distinctly Japanese tradition; e.g., the arts of noh drama, suiboku painting, landscape gardening and the tea ceremony were perfected during Muromachi times.The volume brings together the work of Japanese and American specialists and shows that many features of Edo-period culture were anticipated by Muromachi developments. Although the volume was first published nearly three decades ago, it remains of great interest for anyone wanting to know more about Japan's historical development.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.
The Muromachi age may well emerge in the eyes of historians as one of the most seminal periods in Japanese history. So concluded the participants in the 1973 Conference on Japan. The proceedings, as edited for this volume, reveal this new interpretation o

California Slavic Studies, Volume V

$39.95

The California Slavic Studies: Volume V is an essential contribution to the field of Slavic and Russian studies, published under the stewardship of the University of California Press. This volume, part of a broader series dedicated to advancing scholarship in Slavic studies, contains a collection of rigorously researched articles and critical analyses on diverse historical, cultural, and political topics. Ranging from early modern Russian institutions to the literary evolution of figures like Gogol and Tolstoy, the volume explores themes like censorship under Alexander II and the intellectual dialogues between Russia and Western Europe. Each article provides deep insights into the complex interplay of ideas and historical circumstances that shaped Slavic cultures, offering invaluable perspectives for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of the field.

Edited by distinguished academics Nicholas V. Riasanovsky and Gleb Struve, this volume emphasizes methodological precision and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding Slavic heritage and influence. With chapters delving into specific cultural exchanges, like Moscow's Nemeckaja Sloboda, and broader intellectual trends in Russian thought, the book is a vital resource for understanding Slavic and Russian identity across centuries. Its relevance extends beyond academia, engaging anyone interested in the rich narratives of Slavic and Eastern European histories.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Theory of Science

$49.95

Theory of Science: Attempt at a Detailed and in the main Novel Exposition of Logic by Bernard Bolzano and edited by Rolf George introduces Bolzano’s life, aims, and the architecture of his Wissenschaftslehre (“Theory of Science”). Born in Prague (1781), educated in the Josephinian Enlightenment, Bolzano combined devout faith with utilitarian ethics (“advance the common good”) and a rigorous, anti-Kantian logical program. Dismissed in 1819 for heterodoxy amid post-Napoleonic crackdowns, he spent the 1820s–30s composing the Wissenschaftslehre (1837) and advancing mathematics (early notions of limits, non-differentiable continuous functions, and insights on infinite sets later echoed by Cantor). The introduction traces his influence on Brentano and Husserl, notes the late revival of his legacy, and situates the planned critical edition.

Substantively, Bolzano reframes logic as a Wissenschaftslehre: (1) Theory of Fundamentals (there are truths-in-themselves and we can know some); (2) Theory of Elements (ideas/propositions-in-themselves, without psychological or linguistic dependence; “logical Platonism” tempered by denying existential commitment and favoring a pragmatic “there are”); (3) Heuretics (methods for discovery); and (4) Theory of Presentation (how to structure sciences). He offers an early formal account of logical consequence (deducibility via truth-preserving substitutions), distinguishes it from ground–consequence (an asymmetric explanatory relation paralleling causation), and treats probability vs. confidence as objective vs. subjective. His single base form “A has b” and lack of explicit variables limit later calculational development, yet his semantic stance (objective propositions, anti-psychologism) anticipates twentieth-century logic and phenomenology. The editor’s introduction maps these moves, clarifies terminology, and highlights where Bolzano’s program both prefigures and diverges from Tarskian consequence and modern formalism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.

De Quincey to Wordsworth

$49.95

De Quincey to Wordsworth: A Biography of a Relationship delves into the dynamic and complex connection between Thomas De Quincey and William Wordsworth, chronicled through decades of revealing correspondence. This biography goes beyond the letters themselves, placing them within the broader context of their lives and interactions. It explores De Quincey's evolution from a nature-loving Oxford dropout to a celebrated master of English prose, touching upon his struggles with opium addiction, financial instability, and literary aspirations. Wordsworth emerges not just as a correspondent but as a significant influence on De Quincey's life and work, shaping his intellectual and personal journey.

Through meticulous chronological organization and editorial commentary, this book presents a rich narrative of two remarkable figures and their intertwining lives. By examining these letters alongside biographical fragments, gossip, and hearsay, readers gain a vivid glimpse into their human complexities. Moments of humor, pathos, and tragedy reveal the profound impact they had on one another, offering a compelling study of their relationship and its influence on their art. This work serves as both a testament to their creativity and an intimate portrayal of their shared and individual struggles.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1963.

Authoritarian Socialism in America

$49.95

In Authoritarian Socialism Arthur Lipow raises important issues about the nature of democracy and defines the intellectual roots of the authoritarian side of the socialist tradition in America and distinguishes it from democratic socialism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.

Life and Literature in the Roman Republic

$39.95

Life and Literature in the Roman Republic delves into the dynamic interplay between the societal environment and the literary evolution of early Rome. The text provides a compelling analysis of how Roman writers responded to the social, political, and cultural forces of their era. Unlike their Greek predecessors, whose literary brilliance appeared almost as a natural flowering, Roman literature evolved more deliberately, shaped by the pragmatic and austere spirit of its people. This book emphasizes the Romans’ ability to assimilate and adapt Greek forms while retaining their own distinct voice, reflecting their societal priorities and challenges. From early ballads and dramas rooted in ritualistic traditions to sophisticated epics and tragedies influenced by Greek masters, Roman literature is portrayed as a mirror of its environment—pragmatic, experimental, and deeply entwined with the realities of Roman life.

The narrative also examines the profound impact of historical milestones, such as the Punic Wars, on Rome's cultural consciousness. These events not only fostered a newfound sense of identity and self-awareness among Romans but also acted as a catalyst for their engagement with Greek culture. By the time of the Republic, Roman literature began to reflect a unique synthesis of inherited Greek forms and an emerging national character. The text explores the tensions between cultural purists like Cato, who resisted the influx of Hellenistic influence, and those who embraced it, leading to an era of vibrant yet contentious cultural exchange. By placing literary figures within their socio-political contexts, the book underscores how the pragmatic and sometimes rigid Roman spirit found its voice through literature that was both a product of and a response to its time.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1930.

The Sacred in a Secular Age

$49.95

Sacred in a Secular Age, edited by Phillip E. Hammond, brings together leading scholars to reassess one of the most enduring assumptions in the sociology of religion: the secularization thesis. Long taken as conventional wisdom, the thesis posits an inexorable decline of the sacred as societies modernize. Yet the persistence—and even resurgence—of religion in new movements, conservative traditions, and political struggles around the world challenges the adequacy of this model. This volume explores these paradoxes, asking how the sacred endures, transforms, and reasserts itself within ostensibly secular contexts.

The essays span theory, method, and case studies, engaging topics from new religious movements to conservative Protestantism, from cultural institutions to private life and global politics. Contributors probe the distinction between “religion” and “the sacred,” a line blurred in much modern scholarship but central to the work of classical theorists like Durkheim and Simmel. By interrogating this distinction, the volume points toward more nuanced frameworks for understanding sacred phenomena in secular societies. Rather than discarding the secularization paradigm, the contributors refine and revise it, suggesting ways forward for a field in transition. A landmark in the sociology of religion, the collection maps both the challenges and the possibilities for the next generation of inquiry.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.

Democracy and Economic Change in India

$49.95

Democracy and Economic Change in India explores the intricate relationship between political dynamics and economic development in the context of India. Drawing from over a decade of economic work in India and Nepal, including roles as an economic advisor to the Governments of Nepal and West Bengal, the author delves into the challenges of creating an environment conducive to economic progress. While economic plans may be straightforward to design, their acceptance and implementation depend heavily on the political framework. This study offers a unique perspective by merging insights from village-level anthropological research and national-level economic and political analysis to illuminate trends in India's development since 1947.

The book critically examines the interplay between India's social structure and its evolving political and economic landscape, addressing gaps in data and suggesting pathways for further research. With an awareness of the global implications of these dynamics, the study frames its findings in a broader context, offering insights into U.S. policy toward India and other developing nations. A blend of field observations, statistical analysis, and macroeconomic perspectives provides a comprehensive understanding of India's journey and its relevance to broader discussions on development and democracy in underdeveloped countries.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.

Wagner Nights

$49.95

As never before or since, Richard Wagner's name dominated American music-making at the close of the nineteenth century. Europe, too, was obsessed with Wagner, but—as Joseph Horowitz shows in this first history of Wagnerism in the United States—the American obsession was unique.

The central figure in Wagner Nights is conductor Anton Seidl (1850-1898), a priestly and enigmatic personage in New York musical life. Seidl's own admirers included the women of the Brooklyn-based Seidl Society, who wore the letter "S" on their dresses. In the summers, Seidl conducted fourteen times a week at Brighton Beach, filling the three-thousand-seat music pavilion to capacity. The fact that most Wagnerites were women was a distinguishing feature of American Wagnerism and constituted a vital aspect of the fin-de-siècle ferment that anticipated the New American Woman.

Drawing on the work of such cultural historians as T. Jackson Lears and Lawrence Levine, Horowitz's lively history reveals an "Americanized" Wagner never documented before. An entertaining and startling read, a treasury of operatic lore, Wagner Nights offers an unprecedented revisionist history of American culture a century ago.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.

Asian Medical Systems

$49.95

Asian Medical Systems: A Comparative Study explores the enduring relevance and evolution of traditional medical practices in Asia, emphasizing their interplay with modern cosmopolitan medicine. The book examines three major medical traditions—Chinese, South Asian (Ayurveda), and Mediterranean (Yunani)—that developed independently yet share foundational principles such as humoral theories of balance and equilibrium. These systems, formalized between the fifth century B.C. and the fifth century A.D., established authoritative texts, professional standards, and ethical codes that continue to influence contemporary practices. Despite the dominance of cosmopolitan medicine, rooted in scientific advancements like germ theory and modern surgery, traditional medicine in many Asian countries coexists with modern approaches, supported by educational institutions, research bodies, and professional organizations. This pluralism is particularly evident in nations like China and India, where both systems are often integrated into healthcare delivery.

The book highlights the pluralistic and adaptive nature of Asian medical systems, which provide insights into how traditional and modern practices complement each other. It challenges the perception of cosmopolitan medicine as uniquely scientific, arguing that Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Yunani systems also exhibit rational, systematic methods grounded in empirical observation and theory. By framing cosmopolitan medicine as "transcultural" rather than exclusively Western, the study underscores its global integration while recognizing the cultural, ecological, and social dimensions of health in Asia. Through multidisciplinary analysis, the work illuminates how medical systems evolve and intersect, offering a nuanced perspective on their coexistence and their potential for addressing contemporary health needs.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

The Hudson's Bay Company as an Imperial Factor, 1821-1869

$55.00

The Hudson's Bay Company as an Imperial Factor: 1821-1869 explores the rise, consolidation, and eventual decline of the Hudson's Bay Company's fur trade monopoly in British North America. Beginning in 1821, with the company's amalgamation with the North West Company, and ending in 1869 with the sale of its proprietary rights in Rupert's Land to Canada, the book examines the company's transition from a dominant fur-trading enterprise to an organization unable to sustain its monopoly amidst increasing settlement pressures. The study delves into the company’s strategies along trade frontiers, its adaptations to changing societal dynamics, and its ultimate acceptance of the inevitable shift from a fur-trade economy to settlement-driven development.

The narrative also highlights the Hudson's Bay Company's complex role in the international relations of Great Britain, Russia, the United States, and Canada. It details the company's influence on diplomatic negotiations, acting at times as a key force or an obstacle to national agendas. By analyzing the company's policies and their broader implications, the book provides a detailed account of its significant yet challenging position as both an economic and political entity during a transformative period in North American history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1957.