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J. Victor Koschmann

The Mito Ideology

$95.00

The Mito Ideology: Discourse, Reform, and Insurrection in Late Tokugawa Japan, 1790–1864 provides a deep dive into the pivotal role played by the Mito branch of the Tokugawa family in shaping ideological activism and reformist discourse during the late Edo period. This groundbreaking study explores how Mito scholars and leaders combined historical reflection with political action to address both internal and external threats to Japan's stability. From the formulation of reformist slogans like "Revere the emperor and expel the barbarian" (sonnō jōi) to the violent activism culminating in the assassination of Ii Naosuke and the Tengu Rebellion, the book examines the ways in which Mito ideologues influenced Japan's trajectory toward modernization and the eventual collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate.

The narrative contextualizes Mito's intellectual and political contributions within broader ideological trends of the time, including the interplay of neo-Confucianism, Shinto, and nativist thought. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from thinkers such as Paul Ricoeur and Michel Foucault, the author investigates how Mito discourse operated not only as a form of scholarly inquiry but as a practical tool for mobilizing social and political change. The book also highlights the paradox of Mito's ideological legacy: while its reformist zeal contributed significantly to the erosion of the Tokugawa order, its internal conflicts and premature insurrections sidelined its radicals from the ultimate Meiji Restoration. This meticulous study sheds light on the dynamic interaction between ideology, action, and historical transformation in a period of profound upheaval in Japan.

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.

Edited by Wayne S. Vucinich

Contemporary Yugoslavia

$49.95

Contemporary Yugoslavia: Twenty Years of Socialist Experiment offers a comprehensive analysis of Yugoslavia's political, economic, and social evolution since World War II. This volume, based on papers presented at a 1965 Stanford University conference, explores pivotal issues such as Yugoslavia's postwar reconstruction, its departure from Stalinist orthodoxy, and the adoption of "national communism." Featuring contributions from leading scholars, the book examines topics like Tito's leadership, the transformation of Yugoslav-Marxist thought, economic decentralization, and the complex nationality problem. The authors highlight Yugoslavia's unique trajectory, blending socialism with capitalistic reforms, and its impact on both domestic stability and international relations.

This insightful collection underscores the profound effects of wartime disruptions and Communist policies on Yugoslav society, from social modernization to enduring ethnic tensions. Essays delve into the struggle for national unity amid centrifugal forces, the role of strategic leadership, and the challenges of sustaining liberalization and democratization. For scholars and readers interested in Cold War history, socialist systems, or the Balkan region, this book provides a nuanced understanding of Yugoslavia's revolutionary path and its broader implications for global politics 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 1969.

Robert M. Price

Society and Bureaucracy in Contemporary Ghana

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Society and Bureaucracy in Contemporary Ghana by Robert M. Price examines the organizational dynamics of the Ghanaian civil service as a key to understanding the constraints facing postcolonial African states. Price begins with the premise that independence brought sovereignty but not unconstrained capacity for autonomous action: choice for African states was quickly tempered by economic dependency and weak internal institutions. In this context, the bureaucratic machinery of the state becomes central, both as the instrument for economic transformation and as the locus where citizens experience government. Drawing on role theory and ecological perspectives, Price argues that Ghana’s administrative system illustrates how “traditional” obligations—kinship ties, clientelism, and personalistic networks—pervade formally modern bureaucratic structures, producing a hybrid or “poly-normative” system. Through extensive surveys of civil servants and their clientele, he demonstrates how kinship obligations shape bureaucratic role performance, how corruption emerges as a patterned adaptation rather than an aberration, and how weak organizational commitment undermines both efficiency and legitimacy.

The book situates the Ghanaian case within wider debates about modernization, institution building, and administrative theory. Price critiques psychological explanations of bureaucratic weakness that emphasize maladjustment, instead showing how systemic role conflicts and incongruities structure everyday administrative behavior. Detailed chapters analyze familial obligations of bureaucrats, client-service relationships, and the mechanisms of corruption, demonstrating how these are embedded in Ghana’s broader social order. He further explores how incentives, recruitment, and organizational culture shape role orientations within the civil service. The conclusion emphasizes that Ghana’s experience illustrates the vulnerability of new states: where diffuse legitimacy is lacking, the performance of bureaucracy directly affects political stability and state survival. Society and Bureaucracy in Contemporary Ghana thus advances both a rich empirical account of Ghana’s public administration and a general theoretical framework for understanding the social foundations of bureaucratic behavior in transitional 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 1975.

Jane Jenson and George Ross

The View from Inside

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The View from Inside: A French Communist Cell in Crisis by Jane Jenson and George Ross offers a rare ethnographic portrait of the Parti Communiste Français (PCF) at the grassroots in the late 1970s. Based on sustained participant observation with the militants of Cellule Danielle Casanova in Paris, the book follows “ordinary” party members—foot soldiers rather than leaders—as they grapple with the contradictions of Eurocommunism, internal reform, and the PCF’s stubborn commitment to democratic centralism. Far from ordinary in their political commitments, these activists became both advocates of modernization and casualties of its suppression within the party.

Through detailed reconstructions of meetings, debates, and informal exchanges, Jenson and Ross capture the texture of rank-and-file political life: disputes over union strategy, the role of women, sexuality, and relations with the Soviet Union; mounting frustrations with party leadership; and the rituals of the Twenty-third Congress that codified decline. By foregrounding the lived experience of militants, the book shows how efforts to create change from below collided with entrenched hierarchies, leading to disillusionment and the erosion of the PCF’s electoral strength. More than a local story, The View from Inside chronicles a turning point in French politics and European Communism, illuminating how crisis at the grassroots mirrored the broader unraveling of a once-powerful movement.

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 1984.

James D. Tracy

A Financial Revolution in the Habsburg Netherlands

$39.95

This book delves into the financial revolution that took place in the Habsburg Netherlands, focusing specifically on the County of Holland from 1515 to 1565. It investigates the evolution of public debt, with a particular emphasis on the introduction and widespread use of life-term and perpetual annuities. These financial instruments, which became central to state borrowing, were initially issued by the provincial parliaments and funded by taxes such as the annual bede (subsidy). The study outlines how, during the 1540s, the government was able to induce provincial parliaments to create new taxes and annuities, sparking the development of a voluntary market for state annuities in Holland.

Through a detailed examination of fiscal records and market practices, the book highlights how these innovations reshaped the financial landscape of the region. It explores how Holland, despite being smaller and less populous than other provinces like Flanders, became a leader in adopting long-term public debt instruments. In the 1550s, ordinary citizens willingly invested unprecedented sums in state annuities, marking a significant shift in public finance. The study further traces the subsequent history of long-term debt in the Dutch Republic, linking these early developments to the financial revolution in England, which would follow in the late 17th 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 1985.

A Financial Revolution in the Habsburg Netherlands

Gordon Williams

Change and Decline

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Change and Decline: Roman Literature in the Early Empire offers a nuanced exploration of the transformation and challenges faced by Roman literary culture during the so-called "Silver Age" of Roman literature. Delivered as part of the Sather Classical Lectures, the work critically examines the causes and manifestations of literary decline in the early Roman Empire, while grappling with questions of cultural growth, decay, and the interplay between societal and artistic values. The author engages with six thematic approaches to illuminate how Roman writers navigated the pressures of their political and cultural milieu, offering insights into their stylistic shifts, intellectual tendencies, and the broader social functions of literature in this transformative period.

The book delves into the complex relationship between Roman and Greek cultural dominance, the pervasive influence of imperial politics on artistic expression, and the emotional and sensational tendencies that began to overshadow the rationality of the Augustan age. Through analyses of figures like Tacitus and Ovid, the work demonstrates how fear, escapism, and societal expectations reshaped literary priorities and led to adaptations both innovative and detrimental. Ultimately, Change and Decline argues that the adjustments imposed by external pressures often eroded the integrity of a once-vibrant tradition, marking a period of both literary transformation and decline.

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.

Giselle E. von Grunebaum

Modern Islam

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Modern Islam: The Search for Cultural Identity offers a compelling examination of the Islamic community's evolving response to its encounters with Western influence over the past century. This anthology of papers explores the trials and transformations that have emerged from these interactions, highlighting Islam's enduring task of uncovering latent cultural and intellectual potential while aligning traditional values with the liberating and challenging forces of modernity. Through an analysis deeply rooted in Arabic sources, the volume extends its relevance to the broader Muslim world and even to developing nations beyond Islam, offering a nuanced understanding of how cultural identity is negotiated under external pressures.

The book emphasizes the dynamic interplay between the cohesiveness of the Muslim community and the shifting attitudes of the West, which remains in a state of self-examination. By focusing on the self-images constructed and reconstructed by Muslim societies, the work reveals the intricate processes of cultural adaptation and renewal. With its thoughtful synthesis of historical and contemporary perspectives, Modern Islam provides a vital resource for understanding the cultural and ideological currents shaping the modern Muslim world, making it essential reading for scholars of Islamic studies, cultural history, and global interactions.

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.

Richard Sisson

The Congress Party in Rajasthan

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The Congress Party in Rajasthan: Political Integration and Institution-Building in an Indian State offers an in-depth exploration of the Congress party’s evolution and dominance in Rajasthan's political landscape. The book examines how this party navigated the challenges of integrating diverse princely states and traditional power structures into a cohesive democratic political framework following India's independence. It delves into the processes of political mobilization, elite recruitment, and the creation of new institutional linkages, emphasizing the Congress's pivotal role in forging a unified political identity in a region previously fragmented by semi-sovereign princely rule.

The study is structured around three key dimensions: the historical antecedents of Congress's emergence, its adaptability to changing political and social environments, and the internal dynamics of factionalism and conflict management. Drawing on a rich historical perspective, the book investigates the party's ability to incorporate diverse social groups, manage intraparty conflicts, and maintain a balance between traditional authority and modern democratic norms. It highlights how the Congress party became not only a vehicle for state-level integration but also a crucial mechanism for cultivating political participation, promoting systemic stability, and nurturing a democratic political culture in a region marked by deep-rooted traditionalism.

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.

Lorne J. Kavic

India's Quest for Security

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India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies, 1947-1965 explores the intricate challenges faced by India in its pursuit of national security during its formative years as an independent nation. Against the backdrop of two immutable truths of international relations—the primacy of national self-interest and the enduring role of military power—the book examines how India navigated the complexities of defense policy from 1947 to 1965. It scrutinizes the strategies adopted by the Indian government under Jawaharlal Nehru, emphasizing the balance sought between security needs and resource limitations, and the intersection of moral postures with practical military actions. The study questions whether India’s espoused principles of nonviolence and peaceful coexistence genuinely shaped its defense policies or whether traditional power considerations dominated its approach.

Central to the book is an analysis of India's response to external threats from Pakistan and China, as well as its evolving military posture amidst global and regional tensions. The text delves into key episodes, including India's military engagements in Kashmir, Goa, Nagaland, and its border conflicts with China, highlighting how these shaped the country's defense priorities and expenditures. Furthermore, it investigates the processes through which defense policies were formulated, often reflecting Nehru’s personal influence, and evaluates the impact of these policies on India's military capabilities and international standing. Through a meticulous review of speeches, parliamentary debates, official documents, and firsthand accounts, the book offers insights into India’s strategic decisions, the challenges of policy implementation, and the enduring implications for its defense strategies post-1965.

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.

Edited by Wayland D. Hand

American Folk Medicine

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The UCLA Conference on American Folk Medicine, held from December 13-15, 1973, marked a pioneering interdisciplinary exploration of folk medical practices across the Americas. Sponsored by the UCLA Center for the Study of Comparative Folklore and Mythology, in collaboration with UCLA’s Medical History Division and the Society for the History of Medical Science, the conference brought together 25 scholars from diverse fields. These experts shared insights into the historical, cultural, and magical aspects of folk medicine. Although Professors John Q. Anderson and Bruce Jackson could not attend in person, their papers were included in the proceedings. Professor Thelma G. James, an expert on ethnic folklore, was scheduled to present on "The Influence of Magic in Folk Medicine" but was unfortunately unable to participate due to illness. The closing session, “Summary and Prospect,” was skillfully chaired by Professor Thomas R. Forbes of Yale University, while Dr. Charles H. Talbot from the Wellcome Institute delivered a keynote banquet address titled “Classical Survivals in Folk Medicine,” setting the stage for discussions on the historical underpinnings of folk medical practices.

The conference, organized by Wayland D. Hand, Robert G. Frank, Jr., Michael O. Jones, and Donald J. Ward, was structured to encourage rich cross-disciplinary dialogue. Sessions spanned topics from the history of medical practices in diverse ethnic communities to the persistence of traditional healing methods. With support from various contributors, including Dean Sherman Mellinkoff and Martha Gnudi, the conference took place in part within UCLA’s Bio-Medical Library, enhancing the academic exchange with access to extensive medical and historical resources.

Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this conference underscored the UCLA Center’s commitment to advancing the study of folklore and traditional medicine. The event and subsequent publication of its proceedings aimed to deepen understanding of how folk medicine embodies cultural heritage and influences medical practices. The collaboration between folklore and medical history scholars highlighted the potential for further interdisciplinary research in the field of folk medicine across American communities.

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.

Sandra Sizer Frankiel

California's Spiritual Frontiers

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California's Spiritual Frontiers: Religious Alternatives in Anglo-Protestantism, 1850–1910 offers a profound exploration of how Anglo-Protestantism evolved and adapted in California during a period of rapid cultural and societal transformation. In a region where evangelical Protestantism initially sought to dominate, the book reveals how traditional religious norms were challenged by liberal ideologies and metaphysical movements, including Christian Science, New Thought, and Theosophy. These alternative spiritual frameworks reshaped the religious landscape, emphasizing individual spirituality, mysticism, and openness to non-traditional beliefs. The book vividly illustrates how California's unique social dynamics and cultural diversity fostered a distinctive blend of spiritual experimentation and adaptation.

Focusing on key regions such as the mining districts, San Francisco Bay Area, and early Los Angeles, California's Spiritual Frontiers examines the interplay between traditional denominations, emerging liberal thought, and new metaphysical religions. It details the challenges faced by Protestant leaders to maintain their influence amidst a largely unchurched population and the growing popularity of alternative spiritual paths. This meticulously researched work not only provides a window into California's unique religious evolution but also contributes significantly to the broader study of American religious history, highlighting the intersection of regional, cultural, and spiritual identities.

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.

Eme O. Awa

Federal Government in Nigeria

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The book offers a critical analysis of Nigeria's political institutions, examining the country's government and constitution in depth. Aimed at stimulating intellectual engagement, particularly for students, it covers key topics such as the development of the party system, the structure of the federation, minority rights concerns, and the relationship between human rights and the social order. The study also explores policy development, the social philosophy underpinning the political system, and the broader social implications. By providing a conceptual framework for understanding Nigeria's political landscape, the book highlights the challenges of balancing minority fears with national unity and offers insight into the country's governance and its social and political foundations.

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.

Auguste Rodin

Art

$95.00

In Conversations with Paul Gsell, Rodin’s thoughts were captured in a conversational form that lent immediacy to his ideas, grounding them in reflections on his own work and that of others. Gsell’s role as collaborator shaped the dialogues, which were based on a series of articles published before the 1911 book, providing a written record of Rodin’s philosophical musings on the purpose and nature of art, artistic expression, and movement. While Rodin’s celebrity amplified the book’s reach, the collaborative nature of its creation complicates attributing its thoughts solely to Rodin, as Gsell’s influence in the selection and framing of topics is significant. Yet, the authenticity of Rodin’s voice shines through, and the work has become a touchstone for understanding his views on art and his aesthetic principles.

This dialogue remains essential to studies of Rodin’s philosophy and artistic legacy, though scholars sometimes overlook it in broader explorations of early 20th-century intellectual themes. Its historical context connects it to Symbolism, Bergsonian philosophy, and the emerging modernist aesthetics that questioned classical ideals. However, the nuances of the Rodin-Gsell partnership, Gsell’s mediating role, and Rodin’s own contributions warrant further study to fully appreciate how these elements interact to shape a foundational text in art theory. The Conversations invite readers to a deeper examination of how artistic reflection and creation converge and exemplify the enduring complexities of translating visual creativity into words.

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 1984.

W. D. Davies

The Territorial Dimension of Judaism

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The Territorial Dimension of Judaism by W. D. Davies investigates one of the most enduring and contested questions in Jewish thought: whether the Land of Israel is incidental or essential to the Jewish faith. Davies frames the inquiry around the doctrine that posits a special relationship among God, the People of Israel, and the Land of Israel, asking whether Judaism without this territorial connection could remain true to itself. Through a critical analysis of biblical, rabbinic, and Hellenistic sources, as well as Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Qumran scrolls, he demonstrates that the theme of the Land is one of the most persistent and passionately defended aspects of Jewish tradition. At the same time, he shows how historical, theological, and cultural forces—particularly the dominance of Christianity in shaping interpretive categories—have obscured or marginalized the significance of the Land within both Jewish and Christian scholarship.

The book argues that Christian theology, long preoccupied with universal abstractions such as sin, revelation, and creation, often neglected Judaism’s geographical and particularistic commitments, leading Jewish scholars in turn to underplay the Land in defending their faith against Christian critiques. Davies traces how this marginalization persisted well into the twentieth century, as major biblical reference works offered scant treatment of the subject despite its prominence in the sources. Yet he insists that the territorial dimension is indispensable for a full understanding of Judaism and early Christianity alike, given that the Church had to grapple directly with Jewish territorial claims. By re-centering the doctrine of the Land, Davies not only clarifies its theological importance but also exposes how interpretive frameworks shaped by Christian dominance have long distorted the study of Judaism.

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.

Henry Reichman

Railwaymen and Revolution

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Railwaymen and Revolution: Russia, 1905 provides a deep and meticulously researched exploration of the role that railroad workers played in shaping one of the most transformative moments in Russian revolutionary history. More than a simple prelude to the October Revolution of 1917, the events of 1905 fundamentally redefined class struggle, social consciousness, and the relationship between workers and the broader revolutionary movement. This book situates railway workers within the broader context of Russia’s rapidly industrializing landscape, revealing how their unique position—both economically and geographically—made them central to the strike movements that characterized the revolution. As a workforce spanning across vast stretches of the empire, railroad laborers served as both a conduit for revolutionary ideas and a formidable force in their own right, shaping the dynamics of class consciousness in ways that extended beyond traditional factory settings.

Through a combination of historical analysis and political theory, the book examines how railway workers navigated the complex intersection of economic grievances, professional identity, and political struggle. The author highlights the conflicting pressures exerted by the managerial elite, liberal reformers, and socialist radicals, illustrating how these tensions played out within the labor movement itself. The study also challenges traditional interpretations of Russian labor history by demonstrating that class consciousness was not an inevitable byproduct of industrialization but rather a contested and evolving process. By focusing on the railroads, the book offers a fresh perspective on the 1905 revolution, making it an essential read for scholars of Russian history, labor studies, and revolutionary movements.

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.

Richard M. Merelman

Making Something of Ourselves

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Making Something of Ourselves: On Culture and Politics in the United States by Richard M. Merelman is a bold inquiry into the ways cultural codes shape, sustain, and sometimes distort democratic life in America. Merelman argues that U.S. political culture has evolved into what he calls a “loosely bounded culture,” one that provides little traction for individuals to navigate or challenge the powerful institutional and economic structures that dominate modern life. Through analyses that range from Puritan visions of civic destiny to the democratic ideals of mid-century pluralism and the class frameworks of Marxist thought, the book identifies the decline of coherent cultural visions and their replacement by fragmented codes embedded in schools, television, advertising, architecture, and language.

Engaging both structural anthropology and political theory, Merelman contends that contemporary American culture neither fully legitimizes elite authority nor enables effective democratic opposition, leaving citizens adrift in what he terms a “shadowland.” His chapters on television, advertising, and education show how cultural institutions cultivate values of openness, flexibility, and individualism, but in ways that undercut collective power and meaningful civic engagement. By positioning culture alongside political economy as central to the study of democracy, Making Something of Ourselves challenges readers to rethink the relationship between cultural forms and political life, and to consider how the erosion of cultural coherence threatens democratic possibilities.

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 1984.

Jack R. Censer

Press and Politics in Pre-Revolutionary France

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Press and Politics in Pre-Revolutionary France offers a groundbreaking reassessment of the role of the press in shaping public opinion and political culture in eighteenth-century France. Traditionally, historians have viewed the French Revolution as a sharp break in press history, marking the transition from an authoritarian model under the monarchy to an unregulated, libertarian press after 1789. However, this collection of essays argues that the transformation was more gradual, with significant elements of a free press emerging well before the Revolution. By examining periodicals that operated outside the official framework—such as the Gazette de Leyde, the Courrier d'Avignon, and the Journal des dames—the contributors reveal a vibrant, semi-independent press that helped shape the political discourse of the era.

This volume situates the pre-revolutionary press within a broader historiographical debate about the nature of the French Revolution itself. Were the upheavals of 1789 a radical break with the past, or did they build upon long-standing political and cultural shifts? The authors make a compelling case for continuity, showing how informal mechanisms of political engagement—through the press, reading groups, and Masonic lodges—created a space for public debate that eroded absolutist control well before the Revolution. With its meticulous case studies and theoretical insights, Press and Politics in Pre-Revolutionary France is an essential resource for scholars of media history, political culture, and the origins of modern 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 1987.

Andrew E. Barshay

State and Intellectual in Imperial Japan

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State and Intellectual in Imperial Japan: The Public Man in Crisis by Andrew E. Barshay examines the dilemmas of Japanese intellectual life under the pressures of modern state formation and wartime mobilization. Through paired studies of Nanbara Shigeru, a professor of Western political thought at Tokyo Imperial University, and Hasegawa Nyozekan, a journalist and trenchant critic, Barshay illuminates the tension between “insider” and “outsider” positions in the public sphere during the imperial period (1868–1945). Nanbara, the insider, grappled with the contradiction of serving an imperial institution while resisting the emperor-centered kokutai ideology, seeking refuge in a Christian-inflected vision of moral order. Hasegawa, the outsider, defended a fragile humanistic and anarchic conception of community against the encroachments of the state, though he too was drawn into supporting its war aims. Both men demonstrate the paradoxical mixture of critique and complicity that defined Japan’s intellectuals in crisis.

Barshay situates these figures within a broader analysis of how the modern Japanese state conflated “publicness” with officialdom, narrowing the space for dissent even as it depended on intellectual authority for legitimacy. The book also traces the formative influence of these thinkers on Maruyama Masao, whose postwar scholarship bridged their divergent legacies. Engaging with debates on nationalism, fascism, and the role of the state, Barshay probes how intellectuals negotiated loyalty, survival, and conscience amid repression and war. Both a comparative study of public intellectuals and a cautionary tale about the modern state’s demand for allegiance, State and Intellectual in Imperial Japan provides a powerful framework for understanding the price of national identity in the twentieth century and the enduring relevance of the “public man” in moments of crisis.

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.

Willard Spiegelman

Wordsworth's Heroes

$39.95

Wordsworth’s Heroes reframes the poet of “egotistical sublime” fame as a maker of ordinary heroism—someone who finds grandeur not at Thermopylae but in cottages, churchyards, and the habits of speech that shape moral character. Willard Spiegelman assembles a gallery of Wordsworth’s “representative men and women”—readers, children, and old men—while staging a decisive rethink of the poet’s alleged self-absorption. Anchored by a fresh account of “Character of the Happy Warrior,” the book shows how Wordsworth abstracts heroism from biography (Nelson) into a type available to “every man in arms”—and, crucially, to noncombatants in the “mild concerns of ordinary life.” Through close readings that braid rhetoric, prosody, and ethics, Spiegelman connects the Happy Warrior to the leech-gatherer of “Resolution and Independence,” to the sculptural presences of “Yew-Trees,” and to Wordsworth’s lifelong negotiation between action and contemplation (agere et pati). The result is a Wordsworth placed not at the margins as eccentric prophet but at the center of the “commonal” (to borrow Wallace Stevens), where the heroic becomes a shared vocation learned by imitation, memory, and speech.

Organized with the classroom and the scholar equally in mind, Wordsworth’s Heroes pairs thematic chapters on readers, children, and elders with sustained interpretations of The Prelude, The White Doe of Rylstone, and The Excursion. Spiegelman tracks how the “divisionary” imagination of the late poems turns characters into instructive exempla, while earlier lyrics test how far happiness, suffering, and endurance can be made heroic without losing their ordinariness. Along the way, the study situates Wordsworth among ancient and modern theorists of greatness—from Theophrastus and Cicero to Emerson, Carlyle, and Stevens—showing how his poetry both absorbs and resists heroic paradigms. This is scholarly criticism with the cadence of literary advocacy: lucid, historically alert, and attentive to how diction, syntax, and stanza shape ethical vision. For readers of Romanticism, narrative, and moral philosophy, Spiegelman offers a compelling case that Wordsworth’s truest heroes are “ourselves”—not exceptions to, but exponents of, the human commonwealth.

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.

A New Translation by Kees Bolle

The Bhagavadgita

$49.95

The Bhagavadgita: A New Translation by Kees W. Bolle presents one of the most influential texts of Indian philosophy in a fresh and accessible rendering. Long revered as a cornerstone of Hindu spiritual and ethical thought, the Bhagavadgita weaves together epic narrative, dialogue, and metaphysical reflection. Bolle’s translation emphasizes clarity and fidelity to the Sanskrit, balancing poetic resonance with philosophical precision. He provides readers not only with the translated text but also with extensive commentary on its setting, language, and enduring religious significance.

Bolle situates the Bhagavadgita in its historical and cultural context, addressing the challenges of translating across languages and traditions, and reflecting on the choices and meanings embedded in Sanskrit terminology. His notes and concordance equip readers with tools to engage the text both as literature and as scripture, illuminating themes of duty, devotion, and liberation. With its combination of translation, critical apparatus, and interpretive essays, this edition invites scholars, students, and general readers alike to explore the Gītā’s depth and its ongoing power to shape conversations on ethics, spirituality, and human purpose.

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.

Christopher Rocco

Tragedy and Enlightenment

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Tragedy and Enlightenment: Athenian Political Thought and the Dilemmas of Modernity by Christopher Rocco offers a bold rethinking of the relationship between classical antiquity and contemporary political theory. Rocco argues that the dramas and dialogues of ancient Athens—Sophocles’ *Oedipus Tyrannos*, Plato’s *Gorgias* and *Republic*, and Aeschylus’ *Oresteia*—provide indispensable resources for grappling with the dilemmas of democracy, truth, and power in the age of postmodernity. Rather than treating Greek texts as historical artifacts or idealized models, Rocco reads them as interlocutors in debates over Enlightenment, modernity, and its discontents. He shows how tragedy and philosophy alike disclose both the emancipatory aspirations and the normalizing dangers of reason, consensus, and democratic culture, revealing how concepts of freedom, justice, and political identity are always contested, fragile, and incomplete.

At the heart of the book is a methodological and theoretical intervention. Rocco situates his readings between the poles of Habermasian critical theory, which defends Enlightenment rationality, and Foucauldian genealogy, which destabilizes it. By bringing Athenian tragedy’s agonistic sensibility into dialogue with postmodern concerns, Rocco illuminates an alternative approach: one that resists both nostalgia for stable foundations and resignation to endless disruption. In this way, Tragedy and Enlightenment contributes not only to the study of classical political thought but also to pressing debates over democracy, identity, and cultural hegemony in contemporary theory. With its innovative juxtapositions of ancient and modern, philosophy and drama, reason and contest, the book demonstrates how reappropriating the Athenian past can deepen our understanding of the paradoxes and possibilities of political life today.

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 1997.

Jose Rubia Barcia and Selma Margaretten, editors

Americo Castro and the Meaning of Spanish Civilization

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Americo Castro and the Meaning of Spanish Civilization offers a systematic exploration of Castro's ideas, organized to trace the evolution and impact of his theories on Spanish history and culture. More than a typical Festschrift or homage, the book brings together contributions from scholars, friends, and former students who engaged closely with Castro’s work. Their essays are intended to provide English-speaking audiences with insights into Castro’s unique interpretations of Iberian civilization, emphasizing the distinctiveness of Spanish culture’s contributions to Western history. The book includes Castro's seminal lecture, The Meaning of Spanish Civilization, a pivotal work that laid the groundwork for many of his later theories.

The collection begins with Castro's 1940 Princeton lecture, followed by Guillermo Araya Goubet's essay The Evolution of Castro's Theories, which charts the development of Castro’s thoughts and ideas, highlighting their innovative aspects. Stephen Gilman’s Literature and Historical Insight rounds out the volume with an examination of Castro’s critical work on El Libro de Buen Amor, bringing Castro's historical and literary analysis into a broader context. These essays, along with additional pieces from other contributors, aim to offer a cohesive view of Castro's enduring legacy and scholarly influence on both historical and cultural studies.

Gratitude is extended to many individuals and institutions for supporting this publication, including Castro’s family, who provided permissions and materials, and the Del Amo Foundation, which helped make the project possible. The combined efforts of translators, editors, and Castro’s close colleagues ensured that his complex ideas could be conveyed effectively to a new audience. The book serves both as a tribute to Castro and as an accessible introduction to his profound insights into the Spanish-speaking world’s unique cultural identity.

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.

Lawrence Graver

Conrad's Short Fiction

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In recent years, critics and readers alike have increasingly recognized the unique brilliance of Joseph Conrad's short fiction, elevating it to the pinnacle of his artistic achievements. Marvin Mudrick, in his provocative analysis, even argues that Conrad’s finest works are his novellas, suggesting that their compact scope perfectly channels his intense moral and psychological explorations. While Mudrick's view might challenge the centrality of Conrad’s renowned novels like Lord Jim or Nostromo, it highlights the enduring power of works such as Typhoon, The Shadow-Line, and Heart of Darkness, which encapsulate Conrad’s themes with unparalleled clarity and force.

This book delves into Conrad's mastery of short fiction, examining his evolution as a writer and the creative tensions he navigated. Conrad’s “long-short” stories, as he termed them, straddle the line between compact storytelling and the expansive narrative techniques of the novel. With works often ranging around 30,000 to 40,000 words—his ideal length for achieving narrative depth and realism—Conrad forged a form that resonated deeply with his artistic sensibilities, even if it challenged market conventions. By exploring the thematic and structural intricacies of his short fiction, this study reveals how Conrad’s tales reflect his quest for a balance between innovation, moral complexity, and reader engagement.

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.

Rene Lemarchand

Political Awakening in the Congo

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Political Awakening in the Belgian Congo offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical, social, and political forces that shaped the Congo's tumultuous transition from colonial rule to independence. The book provides critical insights into how ethnic diversity, regional particularisms, and the complexities of colonial legacies combined to hinder the creation of a cohesive national identity. By focusing on the years leading up to and immediately following the Congo's independence in 1960, the study delves into the rise of political parties as instruments of nationalist expression and examines their role in both reflecting and exacerbating the country’s fragmentation.

The author meticulously analyzes the challenges of building national unity within an immense and ethnically diverse territory. Spanning 905,380 square miles and home to hundreds of ethnic groups, the Congo faced unique difficulties in fostering political integration. By intertwining historical narratives with the development of political organizations, the book illuminates how colonial policies and traditional structures influenced the character and dynamics of emerging political parties. Drawing on a wealth of sources—including archival records, African newspapers, and personal interviews—the work provides a nuanced portrayal of the social changes initiated by Western influence and their profound impact on the Congolese political landscape. This volume is essential for understanding the roots of the Congo’s post-independence crises and offers broader lessons on the challenges of nation-building in diverse, post-colonial 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 1964.

Ron Eyerman, Lennart G. Svensson, and Thomas Söderqvist, editors

Intellectuals, Universities, and the State in Western Modern Societies

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Intellectuals, Universities, and the State in Western Modern Societies explores the evolving role of intellectuals within the frameworks of universities and states in contemporary Western societies. Starting with historical references, the book traces debates about intellectuals from the French Revolution to modern theoretical discussions, highlighting key figures like Antonio Gramsci, Robert Michels, and Alvin Gouldner. Through these intellectual foundations, the volume examines the relationships between intellectuals and broader societal structures, emphasizing their cultural and economic power. Topics include the "new class" theory, cultural capital, professionalization, and the sociopolitical dynamics of intellectual labor. The essays argue that intellectuals have transitioned from traditional roles to influential agents within bureaucratic and educational institutions, shaping public discourse and governance.

The collection is divided between theoretical analyses and historical-empirical case studies. Contributors critique and expand upon Gouldner's concepts, explore professionalization in Sweden, and analyze intellectual involvement in labor movements and socialist causes. Empirical research, such as longitudinal studies of Finnish students, enriches the discussion by linking intellectual roles to structural and cultural dynamics. The volume concludes with reflections on the interdisciplinary debates at the conference that inspired these essays. Together, the contributions illuminate the centrality of intellectuals in defining modern social, cultural, and political frameworks while addressing gaps in research about their evolving influence in postindustrial 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 1987.

Neal Wood

John Locke and Agrarian Capitalism

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John Locke and Agrarian Capitalism by Neal Wood reframes Locke’s political and economic thought by situating it in the profound agrarian changes of seventeenth-century England. Rather than reading Locke as a theorist of emerging mercantile or industrial capitalism, Wood presents him as an interpreter of agrarian capitalism—the transformation of English countryside through enclosures, competitive tenancy, and the triadic structure of landlord, tenant farmer, and wage laborer. Through close readings of Locke’s economic memoranda, Some Considerations of the Consequences of the Lowering of Interest (1692), and the pivotal “Of Property” chapter in the Second Treatise, Wood demonstrates how Locke’s reflections on property, labor, and improvement directly expressed the social relations of an agricultural economy in transition.

By grounding Locke’s political philosophy in the economic realities of landholding and husbandry, Wood challenges the prevailing interpretations of Locke as the spokesman of bourgeois possessive individualism. He shows instead how Locke’s insistence on industry, frugality, and improvement, his valorization of the productive tenant, and his critique of unproductive brokers and idlers reflected the values of a gentry class grappling with the imperatives of capitalist farming. Linking Locke to the Baconian natural historians and agricultural improvers, the book repositions Locke’s thought within the material processes of agrarian transformation that prepared the way for political economy and, ultimately, industrial capitalism. The result is a provocative reassessment that bridges the history of ideas and social history, restoring Locke to the world of fields, rents, and labor from which his most influential political categories emerged.

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 1984.

R. A. Yoder

Emerson and the Orphic Poet in America

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In Emerson and the Orphic Poet in America, the author explores Ralph Waldo Emerson’s conception of poetry and the poet within the context of a larger Romantic tradition. Emerson’s work represents a critical shift in American thought, merging European Romantic ideals with an American voice. At the heart of his vision is the idea of the poet as both a visionary and a liberator of truth, a concept that Emerson inherited from a variety of traditions, including Blake’s notion of the “universal man” and the Logos of Platonism. Emerson’s invocation of the Orphic poet in his 1836 work Nature marks a departure from traditional American thought, positioning the poet as the one who speaks eternal truths, a voice that transcends the limitations of time and geography. His work incorporates a syncretic method, drawing from both European influences and American independence, while advocating for a return to the primal source of truth. This conception places the poet at the center of life’s order, a figure capable of transcending ordinary experience to reveal deeper, universal truths.

The study further delves into the development of Emerson’s own poetic practice, noting the evolution from the grand Orphic figure in Nature to a more modest poet in his later works. Emerson initially saw poetry as a prophetic and divine gift, but over time his work became more focused on the human and accessible aspects of poetry. His later writings reflect a poet who, though aware of the grandeur of Orphic ideals, recognizes the limitations of his own work, describing his voice as husky and imperfect. Despite this, Emerson still aligns himself with the greater tradition of poetic bards, finding satisfaction in their immortal melodies. The book concludes with an analysis of how Emerson’s modifications of the Orphic tradition have shaped American poetry, preserving its core inquiries while adapting it to a distinctly American context. Through his evolving poetic practice, Emerson’s work continues to resonate, influencing generations of American poets.

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.

Howard H. Keller

A German Word Family Dictionary

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A German Word Family Dictionary: Together with English Equivalents offers an innovative approach to understanding and expanding German vocabulary through its prefix-root system. Unlike conventional dictionaries, which organize words alphabetically by their prefixes, this dictionary groups German words by their roots, creating cohesive word families. For example, instead of finding Auftrag under "auf-", it is listed with approximately 80 other words in the "TRAG" word family. This structure enables users to see the full extent of each root family and provides English translations for all words within the group, giving insight into their semantic range and development. By presenting these word families in a column format, the dictionary helps clarify confusing look-alikes and encourages students to learn less frequent derivatives of roots they may already recognize. This arrangement makes it easier to predict the meanings of new prefixed words, offering both a practical and educational tool for language learners.

Additionally, the dictionary introduces key linguistic concepts such as "roots," "bases," "radicals," and "stems," helping users understand the etymological and morphological foundations of German words. Through diachronic derivations, like tracing the Indo-European root delup to the modern German word zehn and English ten, the dictionary underscores the historical evolution of language. It also addresses challenges in vocabulary building, transforming what might seem like a confusing array of similar words into an economical and systematic approach to mastering German. The German Word Family Dictionary not only simplifies the process of learning German but also provides a vantage point for appreciating the language’s inherent structure and productivity.

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.

Alexander Vucinich

Darwin in Russian Thought

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Darwin in Russian Thought delves into the profound impact of Darwin's theory of evolution on Russian intellectual culture from the 1860s to the October Revolution. This meticulously researched work explores the diversity of Russian responses to Darwinism, highlighting its role in shaping scientific discourse and modern rationalist traditions in imperial Russia. The book offers a comprehensive chronological and thematic analysis, covering the initial reception of Darwin's ideas, their widespread influence across sciences, the waves of criticism they faced, and the rise of alternative evolutionary theories such as neo-Lamarckism and neo-Darwinism.

With dedicated chapters on figures defending Darwinian orthodoxy, the various strands of anti-Darwinian thought, and attempts to integrate Darwinism with experimental biology, the study paints a vivid picture of the intellectual landscape. It also examines the radical intelligentsia’s ideological interpretations of Darwin's work and commemorations of his legacy, providing readers with a panoramic view of Russian Darwinism. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the intersections of science, philosophy, and culture in Russia’s pre-revolutionary period.

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.

Translated, with an Introduction and Notes, by Hank Heifetz and Velcheru Narayana Rao

For the Lord of the Animals-Poems from The Telugu

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For the Lord of the Animals: Poems from the Telugu offers an insightful translation of The Kalahastisvara Satakamu by the 16th-century poet Dhurjati, a prominent figure in the devotional poetry tradition of Andhra Pradesh. Set in the sacred temple town of Kalahasti, dedicated to the god Shiva, the work showcases Dhurjati's emotional devotion to Srikajahastisvara, the Lord of Kalahasti. Drawing from rich Shaivite legends, including the stories of a spider, snake, and elephant each offering their unique devotion to Shiva, the poems reveal deep philosophical reflections, personal meditations on life, sensuality, death, and divine intervention. The poet’s raw emotions, social commentary, and critique of authority, particularly kings and gurus, make the Satakamu a significant piece of Telugu literature that transcends mere religious worship and becomes a reflection of human struggle and self-examination.

The translation captures the essence of these devotional poems, often written in ornate, classical meters, by focusing on the meaning and emotional flow rather than rigid adherence to formal metrical patterns. By balancing Sanskrit and Telugu elements, the poems convey an interplay of elevated spiritual language and colloquial expressions, giving them a layered depth. Through these carefully crafted verses, Dhurjati’s poems not only offer praise to the god of Kalahasti but also engage in profound reflections on existence, societal structures, and the relationship between man and divinity. With this work, the reader is introduced to a unique blend of personal lyricism and devotional fervor, inviting both spiritual insight and a deeper understanding of 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 1987.

Gary D. Allinson

Japanese Urbanism

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Japanese Urbanism: Industry and Politics in Kariya, 1872–1972 offers an in-depth exploration of the transformative forces that shaped Kariya, a small industrial city in Japan, over the course of a century. This meticulously researched study traces Kariya’s evolution from a modest castletown into a thriving industrial hub dominated by the Toyota enterprise, reflecting Japan’s broader journey through urbanization, industrialization, and social change. By focusing on the interplay between economic development, social dynamics, and political shifts, the book provides a microcosmic view of how modernization impacted communities across Japan.

Ideal for scholars and students of Japanese history, urban studies, and industrial sociology, this book delivers unique insights into the often-overlooked history of small cities and their pivotal roles in national transformation. Through the lens of Kariya, the author challenges traditional modernization narratives and examines the profound changes in labor, governance, and community identity driven by industrial growth. Japanese Urbanism is an essential resource for understanding the intricate connections between local histories and global trends in industrialization and urban 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 1975.

Kenneth Jowitt

Revolutionary Breakthroughs and National Development

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Revolutionary Breakthroughs and National Development: The Case of Romania, 1944–1965, by Kenneth Jowitt, offers a pioneering study of nation building through the lens of Romania’s transformation under a Leninist regime. Jowitt situates his work within the tradition of “theoretical case study,” combining comparative analysis with intensive examination of a single polity. He argues that without such comparative frameworks, processes like revolution, elite formation, and political integration risk being misunderstood as either unique anomalies or uniform occurrences. By drawing on broader theories of political development and then applying them to Romania, Jowitt is able to both refine the conceptual vocabulary of nation building and provide a detailed account of the distinctive features of a Leninist system grappling with the demands of modernization.

At the heart of the book lies a dual inquiry: how Leninist regimes, as unique configurations of ideology, elites, and political communities, address the challenges of nation building, and how Romania specifically managed to redefine itself from a Soviet “satellite” to a largely self-directed state between 1944 and 1965. Jowitt dissects the Romanian Communist Party’s strategies, the ways its leadership framed questions of legitimacy, and the institutional adjustments that shaped political, social, and cultural integration. By situating Romania’s experience within a comparative framework, he highlights both the competencies and limitations of Leninist nation-building projects, showing how ideology and political organization mediated rapid social transformation. This volume thus speaks to political scientists, historians of Eastern Europe, and theorists of development alike, offering a rich model of how comparative case analysis can illuminate universal processes while also attending to the specificity of national 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 1971.

Ehud Harari

The Politics of Labor Legislation in Japan

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The Politics of Labor Legislation in Japan: National-International Interaction examines the significant interplay between domestic labor politics in Japan and international labor standards as mediated by the International Labor Organization (ILO) during a pivotal period from 1957 to 1966. This period was marked by Japanese unions' appeal to the ILO, alleging violations of labor rights, particularly concerning union membership eligibility and police interference in union activities. These issues arose against the backdrop of Japan's reluctance to ratify ILO Convention 87 on freedom of association, despite mounting pressures from both domestic labor groups and international bodies like the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. The book explores how these tensions escalated, eventually involving the ILO's supervisory mechanisms, including a Fact-Finding and Conciliation Commission, which played a critical role in the eventual compromise and ratification of the convention by Japan.

This study highlights how Japan's labor struggles became a case study in "national-international linkage politics," where domestic and international actors interact to shape political outcomes. The book investigates the dynamics of this interaction, exploring why Japan chose to engage with the ILO, the unions' expectations from this involvement, and the responsiveness of the ILO to their complaints. By analyzing the intricate procedures and pressures exerted by the ILO, the book sheds light on the broader implications of international labor governance and its impact on domestic policies. It also underscores the challenges and opportunities of leveraging international organizations to address domestic issues, offering valuable insights for scholars of labor relations, comparative politics, and international diplomacy.

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.

Edited with an Introduction by Daniel F. Howard

The Correspondence of Samuel Butler with His Sister May

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The Correspondence of Samuel Butler with His Sister May offers an intimate glimpse into the thoughts, relationships, and creative processes of the renowned author through a meticulously edited collection of letters. This compilation preserves the authenticity of the original manuscripts while making necessary adjustments to ensure readability and clarity for modern audiences. With consistent formatting and light corrections, the editor strikes a balance between fidelity to Butler’s writing and ease of understanding. These letters not only shed light on Butler’s private musings but also provide context to the people, events, and ideas that influenced his work.

This volume is an essential resource for Butler enthusiasts and literary scholars alike, offering a rare view into the author's personal communications. By cross-referencing Butler's published works and unpublished Notebooks, the editor enriches the reader's understanding of the historical and intellectual backdrop of the letters. Complete with verified identifications of individuals mentioned and references to the celebrated Shrewsbury Edition, this collection bridges the gap between Samuel Butler's public achievements and private reflections, revealing the complexity of his character and creative mind.

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.

Thomas Mayer

Permanent Income, Wealth, and Consumption

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Permanent Income, Wealth, and Consumption: A Critique of the Permanent Income Theory, the Life-Cycle Hypothesis, and Related Theories is a pivotal exploration of the theoretical and empirical foundations of modern consumption theories. This work revisits the revolutionary concepts introduced in the mid-20th century, including Milton Friedman's Permanent Income Hypothesis and the Life-Cycle Hypothesis, to critically evaluate their assumptions and implications. Through a methodical synthesis of prior research and the introduction of new empirical tests, the book aims to resolve the longstanding debates surrounding the validity of these theories.

The critique challenges the central claims of the "new theories," particularly the notions that consumption is directly proportional to permanent income and that transitory income plays no role in consumption behavior. By examining existing tests and presenting novel evidence, the author proposes an "intermediate" approach that aligns closer to traditional consumption theories while acknowledging certain insights from the newer models. The book underscores the complexities of testing these theories, highlighting issues such as data limitations, the influence of unobservable variables like tastes, and inconsistencies in definitions of consumption. Ultimately, this comprehensive evaluation offers a balanced perspective on the dynamics of income, wealth, and consumption, making it an essential read for economists and scholars interested in macroeconomic theory and empirical analysis.

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.

Wesley Clair Mitchell

Business Cycles and Their Causes

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Business Cycles and Their Causes offers a reprint of the third part of a seminal 1913 work on economic fluctuations, addressing the dynamics and interrelations within business cycles. Authored by a pioneer in economic theory, this book captures a foundational understanding of the patterns and causes of cyclical movements in economies operating under private property, a monetary economy, and profit-driven enterprise. While much has evolved since the initial publication, the enduring relevance of these insights lies in their theoretical rigor and realistic depiction of economic activity during cyclical fluctuations.

This reprint preserves the original's core analysis, supported by historical data and a comprehensive theoretical framework. By revisiting this classic work, readers gain valuable perspectives on the persistent and sometimes violent nature of business cycles, as well as the underlying mechanisms that drive them. Whether for historians of economic thought or contemporary analysts seeking foundational knowledge, this volume remains a significant contribution to understanding the rhythms of business activity in market economies.

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 1941.

C. L. Barber

The Whole Journey

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The Whole Journey: Shakespeare’s Power of Development by C. L. Barber and Richard P. Wheeler offers a sweeping reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s career as a continuous process of artistic and human growth. Conceived as Barber’s capstone study and completed posthumously by Wheeler from extensive drafts and notes, the book situates Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances within an arc of development shaped by temperament, historical pressures, and recurring crises of meaning. At its center lies a provocative claim: Shakespeare’s oeuvre has a discernible “human shape.” His plays are not just literary artifacts but responses to psychic needs, dramatizing both the risks of identification with “other identities” and the forms of mastery that drama makes possible. By placing tragedy at the pivot of this trajectory—where post-Reformation audiences confronted sacred longings in a secular theater—the book redefines the stakes of Shakespeare’s achievement, showing how his art disciplines magical expectation while offering communal rituals of recognition.

This landmark study makes a dual contribution: it recovers Shakespeare’s works as developmental rather than static, and it models a critical method attuned to history, form, and psyche. Close readings across the canon, from Richard III and Titus Andronicus through Hamlet, Othello, Lear, and Macbeth, to the late romances, reveal how Shakespeare continually reworked the tensions between “nothingness” and omnipotence, surrender and control, comedy and tragedy. The Sonnets serve as a diagnostic of Shakespeare’s temperament, illuminating the vulnerabilities and powers that his drama then transforms. Drawing on Reformation history and psychoanalytic awareness as resources for “paying attention” rather than totalizing theories, Barber and Wheeler create a framework for understanding Shakespeare’s genius as both historically situated and profoundly human. The Whole Journey will engage scholars, students, and general readers seeking to see Shakespeare’s art not as isolated masterpieces but as a lifelong endeavor to make and mend meaning in a 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 1986.

Keith L. Nelson

Victors Divided

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Victors Divided: America and the Allies in Germany, 1918–1923 by Keith L. Nelson reexamines the United States’ first military occupation of Germany and the ways it shaped both American foreign policy and the fragile European peace after World War I. Moving beyond the familiar debates over the League of Nations or the rise of economic imperialism, Nelson argues that American leaders were centrally concerned with restoring “normal” liberal order in Europe. That project was hampered by conflicting aims among the Allies, domestic political setbacks at home, and Americans’ own reluctance to recognize how deeply the war had destabilized the old order.

At the heart of the story is the American occupation of the Rhineland, established almost by accident and prolonged as much to restrain France as to discipline Germany. Though Americans initially regarded the deployment as an “unnecessary necessity,” the presence of U.S. troops soon proved indispensable in moderating the occupation, balancing French ambitions, and stabilizing a precarious regional peace. Nelson situates this episode within broader efforts—from Wilson’s abortive security guarantees to the Harding administration’s Washington Conference and the Dawes Plan—that sought, with mixed success, to re-integrate Germany into the international community. By restoring attention to this neglected occupation, Victors Divided reveals how Americans groped toward international responsibility in the years after 1918 and how their ambivalence both limited and defined their influence on Europe’s postwar settlement.

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.

Eugen Weber

The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905-1914

$95.00

The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905–1914 offers a penetrating exploration of a transformative era in French history, where nationalism reshaped political ideologies and societal attitudes. This book examines how nationalism evolved from a scattered sentiment into a cohesive, if volatile, force that influenced France's domestic and foreign policies on the eve of World War I. The text explores the nuanced distinction between patriotism and nationalism, highlighting how fear of external threats and internal anxieties over modernization and social unrest galvanized a revival of nationalistic fervor. Through careful analysis, the book uncovers the ways political elites, cultural influencers, and regional loyalties contributed to a complex and often contradictory nationalist narrative.

Focusing on the interplay between political ideologies, social structures, and individual actors, The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905–1914 illuminates the varied motivations that fueled this phenomenon. From the remnants of 19th-century revanchist ambitions to the rise of new ultranationalist rhetoric, the book places this revival within a broader European context, drawing parallels with contemporary movements elsewhere. With meticulous research and a focus on Paris as the epicenter of cultural and political agitation, this work is an essential resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the roots of modern nationalism and its enduring impact on French society 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 1968.

Ruth A. Fox

The Tangled Chain

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The Tangled Chain: The Structure of Disorder in the Anatomy of Melancholy by Ruth A. Fox offers a formalist reading of Robert Burton’s monumental work, concentrating on the problems of structure and theme that shape the Anatomy of Melancholy. Rather than surveying its broader place among medical treatises, psychological writings, or Elizabethan anatomies, Fox focuses closely on the ways in which Burton organizes, fragments, and ultimately stabilizes his sprawling text. Her approach, attentive to partitions, subsections, and the author’s methods of citation and interpolation, reveals the deliberate yet paradoxical logic that governs Burton’s treatment of disorder. By restricting her scope, Fox is able to excavate the tensions in the *Anatomy* itself—between encyclopedic ambition and structural chaos, between scholarly compilation and creative design—that continue to puzzle readers.

Fox’s study situates itself as complementary to contextual works by Lawrence Babb and Bridget Gellert Lyons while carving out a distinctive analytical position. Drawing on her own close readings, aided by the Everyman edition of Holbrook Jackson, she emphasizes the textual mechanics of Burton’s book: the layering of Latin, the handling of translations, and the editorial traditions that mediate modern access. The project’s rigor is underscored by Fox’s careful citation practices and by her attention to Burton’s Latin, whether preserved, paraphrased, or omitted. The Tangled Chain thus provides scholars of Renaissance literature and intellectual history with a sustained inquiry into how Burton’s famously digressive text fashions coherence out of disorder, illuminating both the Anatomy’s literary artistry and its enduring interpretive challenges.

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.

Edited by Wayne S. Vucinich

Contemporary Yugoslavia

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Contemporary Yugoslavia: Twenty Years of Socialist Experiment offers a comprehensive analysis of Yugoslavia's political, economic, and social evolution since World War II. This volume, based on papers presented at a 1965 Stanford University conference, explores pivotal issues such as Yugoslavia's postwar reconstruction, its departure from Stalinist orthodoxy, and the adoption of "national communism." Featuring contributions from leading scholars, the book examines topics like Tito's leadership, the transformation of Yugoslav-Marxist thought, economic decentralization, and the complex nationality problem. The authors highlight Yugoslavia's unique trajectory, blending socialism with capitalistic reforms, and its impact on both domestic stability and international relations.

This insightful collection underscores the profound effects of wartime disruptions and Communist policies on Yugoslav society, from social modernization to enduring ethnic tensions. Essays delve into the struggle for national unity amid centrifugal forces, the role of strategic leadership, and the challenges of sustaining liberalization and democratization. For scholars and readers interested in Cold War history, socialist systems, or the Balkan region, this book provides a nuanced understanding of Yugoslavia's revolutionary path and its broader implications for global politics 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 1969.

Wallace J. Thies

When Governments Collide

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When Governments Collide: Coercion and Diplomacy in the Vietnam Conflict, 1964–1968 by Wallace J. Thies examines one of the most consequential strategic gambles of the Johnson administration: the effort to compel North Vietnam to abandon its support of the insurgency in the South through a carefully calibrated mix of military pressure and diplomatic signaling. Tracing the path from covert operations to the sustained bombing campaign known as Rolling Thunder, Thies shows how U.S. leaders believed that “restrained but rising pressures” could erode Hanoi’s will, create bargaining leverage, and bring the conflict to a negotiated settlement on American terms.

Yet by 1968, after three years of escalating coercion and more than half a million U.S. troops deployed, Washington was no closer to its goals. Thies probes why. He identifies three assumptions that underpinned both policy and theory: that gradual escalation would force compliance; that policymakers could “orchestrate” words and deeds to send clear signals; and that military force could be turned on and off at will. Each proved far less reliable in practice than expected. Situating the Vietnam case within the larger debates over limited war, deterrence, and coercive diplomacy, Thies challenges the confidence of midcentury strategists such as Kaufmann, Brodie, Schelling, and Kahn, who treated governments as if they were unitary, rational actors. Drawing on rich documentary evidence, When Governments Collide not only illuminates the failures of American strategy in Vietnam but also offers a broader reappraisal of the possibilities—and sharp limits—of coercion in international politics.

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.

C. Wade Savage

The Measurement of Sensation

$55.00

The Measurement of Sensation: A Critique of Perceptual Psychophysics by C. Wade Savage is a bold rethinking of one of psychology’s oldest problems: how, if at all, we can measure subjective perception. For over a century, psychophysics has sought to define precise mathematical laws relating physical stimuli to psychological experiences—loudness to sound intensity, brightness to light frequency, pain to tissue disturbance. Savage argues that this traditional framework rests on conceptual confusion, blurring the line between sensations and measurable dimensions of the physical world. Through sustained critique of canonical figures from Fechner to Stevens, he dismantles assumptions about “just noticeable differences,” ratio scales, and perceptual magnitudes, showing why efforts to quantify the private world of sensation are philosophically and scientifically untenable.

Rather than proposing new methods to capture elusive inner states, Savage dissolves the very problem of psychophysical measurement. He demonstrates that dimensions like loudness, pitch, and brightness should not be treated as psychological properties of sensation, but as physical attributes of sounds and lights that can be measured with the same rigor as length or weight. This reframing exposes the limits of classical and modern psychophysics while pointing toward a more coherent science of perception, one focused on observable abilities and responses rather than introspective magnitudes. A landmark in the philosophy of psychology, the book offers both a devastating critique of inherited assumptions and a constructive reorientation for future research in perception, measurement theory, and epistemology.

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.

Gordon Williams

Change and Decline

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Change and Decline: Roman Literature in the Early Empire offers a nuanced exploration of the transformation and challenges faced by Roman literary culture during the so-called "Silver Age" of Roman literature. Delivered as part of the Sather Classical Lectures, the work critically examines the causes and manifestations of literary decline in the early Roman Empire, while grappling with questions of cultural growth, decay, and the interplay between societal and artistic values. The author engages with six thematic approaches to illuminate how Roman writers navigated the pressures of their political and cultural milieu, offering insights into their stylistic shifts, intellectual tendencies, and the broader social functions of literature in this transformative period.

The book delves into the complex relationship between Roman and Greek cultural dominance, the pervasive influence of imperial politics on artistic expression, and the emotional and sensational tendencies that began to overshadow the rationality of the Augustan age. Through analyses of figures like Tacitus and Ovid, the work demonstrates how fear, escapism, and societal expectations reshaped literary priorities and led to adaptations both innovative and detrimental. Ultimately, Change and Decline argues that the adjustments imposed by external pressures often eroded the integrity of a once-vibrant tradition, marking a period of both literary transformation and decline.

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.

Yung-fa Chen

Making Revolution

$75.00

Making Revolution: The Communist Movement in Eastern and Central China, 1937–1945 offers an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) dramatic transformation from a marginalized political force to a dominant revolutionary power. Centered on the CCP's activities in central and eastern China—regions pivotal to their wartime strategies—the book examines how the Party mobilized peasants, navigated shifting alliances, and built grassroots organizations to challenge entrenched power structures. Drawing from newly available internal Party documents and prior scholarship, this work bridges significant gaps in the understanding of the CCP’s revolutionary strategies and their nuanced interactions with both rural elites and local peasant populations.

The book explores the CCP's tactical ingenuity in adapting its policies to local contexts while navigating the complex dynamics of the Sino-Japanese War and its rivalry with the Kuomintang (KMT). It delves into the processes of grassroots mobilization, the construction of rural administrations, and the development of a peasant-centric governance model, revealing how the Party carefully balanced class struggle with the need for broader coalitions. Through detailed case studies, the book uncovers the methods by which the CCP secured peasant loyalty, reshaped rural power structures, and managed internal challenges such as factionalism and the discipline of revolutionary cadres. Ultimately, Making Revolution provides a richly textured account of how the CCP turned ideological commitment into practical governance, forging a path that would ultimately lead to its triumph in the Chinese Civil War.

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.

Quincy Wright

Problems of Stability and Progress in International Relations

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Problems of Stability and Progress in International Relations by Quincy Wright is a profound and timely examination of the challenges facing the international order in the mid-20th century, many of which remain relevant today. Wright explores the complex interplay between stability and progress in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the necessity of reconciling national sovereignty with the increasing interdependence of states. He warns that ideological polarization, technological advancements—particularly in warfare—and shifting global power dynamics require a pragmatic yet forward-thinking approach to international law, diplomacy, and governance.

Wright’s essays, many of which were originally presented in academic and policy forums, cover a wide range of topics, including the role of international law, the evolution of global institutions, the psychology of international politics, and the impact of scientific progress on diplomacy. He advocates for a balance between idealistic aspirations for peace and pragmatic policies that acknowledge geopolitical realities. His emphasis on education and informed policymaking underscores the importance of fostering a global perspective among both leaders and citizens. With his deep knowledge of international law and political science, Wright provides a crucial framework for understanding and addressing the ongoing tensions between national interests and global cooperation.

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 1954.

Bernard Gicovate

Julio Herrera y Reissig and the Symbolists

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Julio Herrera y Reissig, often regarded as the first truly modern poet of Uruguay, occupies a unique place in the literary landscape of Spanish America. His poetry, simultaneously rooted in the cultural soil of Montevideo and reaching toward the heights of European Symbolism, is a testament to the transformative power of art and the resilience of creative ambition. This monograph seeks to illuminate Herrera’s singular voice, shaped by his brief yet intense life and his engagement with the currents of Decadence and Symbolism that characterized late 19th- and early 20th-century Europe. His work, despite its insularity, resonates with the avant-garde movements of his era, offering a fascinating lens through which to examine the intersection of local and global literary traditions.

Herrera’s life was marked by paradoxes: a self-proclaimed Bohemian who never ventured far from the middle-class comforts of his native Montevideo, a poet of rich imagination tethered by a debilitating heart condition and an addiction to morphine. His “Torre de los Panoramas,” a modest attic salon, became the nucleus of Uruguayan literary modernity, fostering a circle of like-minded seekers of refinement and novelty. Yet, his poetry remains his most enduring legacy—esoteric, experimental, and at times impenetrable, reflecting both the isolation of his environment and the expansive reach of his intellectual pursuits. This study delves into Herrera’s technical achievements, his creative synthesis of foreign influences, and the enduring value of his contributions to Latin American literature.

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.

Julio Herrera y Reissig and the Symbolists

James D. Tracy

A Financial Revolution in the Habsburg Netherlands

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This book delves into the financial revolution that took place in the Habsburg Netherlands, focusing specifically on the County of Holland from 1515 to 1565. It investigates the evolution of public debt, with a particular emphasis on the introduction and widespread use of life-term and perpetual annuities. These financial instruments, which became central to state borrowing, were initially issued by the provincial parliaments and funded by taxes such as the annual bede (subsidy). The study outlines how, during the 1540s, the government was able to induce provincial parliaments to create new taxes and annuities, sparking the development of a voluntary market for state annuities in Holland.

Through a detailed examination of fiscal records and market practices, the book highlights how these innovations reshaped the financial landscape of the region. It explores how Holland, despite being smaller and less populous than other provinces like Flanders, became a leader in adopting long-term public debt instruments. In the 1550s, ordinary citizens willingly invested unprecedented sums in state annuities, marking a significant shift in public finance. The study further traces the subsequent history of long-term debt in the Dutch Republic, linking these early developments to the financial revolution in England, which would follow in the late 17th 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 1985.

Lynn T. White III

Careers in Shanghai

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Careers in Shanghai: The Social Guidance of Personal Energies in a Developing Chinese City, 1949-1966 offers a penetrating exploration of how modernization influenced individual lives in post-revolutionary Shanghai, China’s largest metropolis. This in-depth study focuses on the intricate career guidance system employed by state authorities to align personal ambitions with collective goals. Through mechanisms such as education policies, youth rustication programs, job allocations, and household registration systems, the book reveals how the government channeled citizens' aspirations to meet the demands of social and economic development. Each chapter examines a distinct stage of the career journey, shedding light on the interplay between state-imposed incentives and individual agency in a rapidly evolving urban environment.

Drawing from extensive primary sources, including local newspapers, official documents, and interviews, Careers in Shanghai offers a nuanced perspective on the policies shaping urban life during this transformative period. The book situates Shanghai’s experience within the broader context of modernization in rapidly developing cities, exploring the effectiveness and implications of state-controlled career systems. With its comparative insights and detailed local analysis, this volume is an essential resource for scholars of urban studies, political science, and Chinese history, offering valuable lessons on the relationship between governance and individual trajectories in a modernizing society.

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.

Joseph L. Esposito

The Obsolete Self

$39.95

The Obsolete Self: Philosophical Dimensions of Aging explores the complex interplay between aging and identity, offering a profound critique of the traditional perceptions of aging as mere physical decline or social obsolescence. By delving into the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging, this book challenges the view that growing older inevitably leads to the disintegration of the self. Instead, it argues for a reframing of aging as an integral and meaningful phase of human life, rich with its own potential for growth and insight.

Authoritative yet accessible, this work investigates the underlying philosophical assumptions about aging that influence individual and societal attitudes. It examines how aging intersects with notions of personal identity, moral agency, and societal value, proposing that our cultural and social frameworks need to evolve to embrace the dignity and worth of all life stages. With an engaging blend of metaphysical inquiry and practical reflections, The Obsolete Self calls for a shift in both individual perspectives and societal structures to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of aging as an essential part of the 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.

Sandra Sizer Frankiel

California's Spiritual Frontiers

$95.00

California's Spiritual Frontiers: Religious Alternatives in Anglo-Protestantism, 1850–1910 offers a profound exploration of how Anglo-Protestantism evolved and adapted in California during a period of rapid cultural and societal transformation. In a region where evangelical Protestantism initially sought to dominate, the book reveals how traditional religious norms were challenged by liberal ideologies and metaphysical movements, including Christian Science, New Thought, and Theosophy. These alternative spiritual frameworks reshaped the religious landscape, emphasizing individual spirituality, mysticism, and openness to non-traditional beliefs. The book vividly illustrates how California's unique social dynamics and cultural diversity fostered a distinctive blend of spiritual experimentation and adaptation.

Focusing on key regions such as the mining districts, San Francisco Bay Area, and early Los Angeles, California's Spiritual Frontiers examines the interplay between traditional denominations, emerging liberal thought, and new metaphysical religions. It details the challenges faced by Protestant leaders to maintain their influence amidst a largely unchurched population and the growing popularity of alternative spiritual paths. This meticulously researched work not only provides a window into California's unique religious evolution but also contributes significantly to the broader study of American religious history, highlighting the intersection of regional, cultural, and spiritual identities.

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.

Bertrand Harris Bronson

Facets of the Enlightenment

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Facets of the Enlightenment: Studies in English Literature and Its Contexts presents a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of English culture during the eighteenth century. The author emphasizes the complexity of this era, acknowledging its contradictions, self-contradictions, and violent contrasts. The essays aim to offer a balanced view of the period, recognizing both its virtues and shortcomings.

The author reflects on his deep engagement with the Enlightenment era, noting that his interest began in the classroom, both as a student and a teacher. His approach to teaching the Age of Johnson led him to explore not only literature but also social history, intellectual trends, the backgrounds of authors, and other artistic expressions of the time. The collection is driven by a desire to explore the interconnectedness of the arts and literature, challenging simplistic cultural history narratives and questioning the early disappearance of classical ideals.

The essays are varied, some examining the development of trends, others focusing on individual authors or works. While the papers were not written specifically for the classroom, they are rooted in the author's educational experience. Overall, the work expresses a sympathy for the intellectual and moral stance represented by Samuel Johnson, characterized by a positive and dynamic classicism, despite the superficial contradictions of the period.

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.

Ruth apRoberts

The Ancient Dialect

$95.00

In The Ancient Dialect: Thomas Carlyle and Comparative Religion, the author examines how Carlyle’s perspective on religion, language, and human potential both shaped and transcended the intellectual boundaries of his time. The book highlights Carlyle’s movement away from traditional Christian dogma to a more inclusive view that embraces the diversity of world religions, myths, and the collective quest for meaning as central products of human expression. Carlyle recognized these varied forms of belief as expressions of a shared human essence, intuitively grasping the notion of a “global village” long before the term existed. His work placed him at the intersection of emerging modern perspectives, anticipating philosophical shifts from universal truths to pluralistic understandings of reality. Carlyle’s idea of language as a mutable, expressive force reflects a philosophy where meaning is not fixed but rather molded by the cultural and historical contexts of the speaker.

This book focuses on how Carlyle’s writings, especially his engagement with comparative religion, anticipated ideas that later shaped both literary and scientific thought. Carlyle’s views on the mysteries of the universe—often explored through Job’s questioning stance and metaphors of human limitation—parallel scientific perspectives on the unknown and unknowable. He approached humanity’s role in the cosmos with a sense of wonder and humility, challenging the reductive interpretations of positivism in favor of an epistemology that acknowledges the limits of human understanding. By celebrating human creativity and the diversity of religious expression, Carlyle underscored the idea that humans are “miracles of miracles,” embodying an intellectual and spiritual curiosity that links to the central theme of this study: Carlyle as a visionary whose insights bridge religious tradition and the modernist embrace of an expansive, interconnected 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 1988.

W. D. Davies

The Territorial Dimension of Judaism

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The Territorial Dimension of Judaism by W. D. Davies investigates one of the most enduring and contested questions in Jewish thought: whether the Land of Israel is incidental or essential to the Jewish faith. Davies frames the inquiry around the doctrine that posits a special relationship among God, the People of Israel, and the Land of Israel, asking whether Judaism without this territorial connection could remain true to itself. Through a critical analysis of biblical, rabbinic, and Hellenistic sources, as well as Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Qumran scrolls, he demonstrates that the theme of the Land is one of the most persistent and passionately defended aspects of Jewish tradition. At the same time, he shows how historical, theological, and cultural forces—particularly the dominance of Christianity in shaping interpretive categories—have obscured or marginalized the significance of the Land within both Jewish and Christian scholarship.

The book argues that Christian theology, long preoccupied with universal abstractions such as sin, revelation, and creation, often neglected Judaism’s geographical and particularistic commitments, leading Jewish scholars in turn to underplay the Land in defending their faith against Christian critiques. Davies traces how this marginalization persisted well into the twentieth century, as major biblical reference works offered scant treatment of the subject despite its prominence in the sources. Yet he insists that the territorial dimension is indispensable for a full understanding of Judaism and early Christianity alike, given that the Church had to grapple directly with Jewish territorial claims. By re-centering the doctrine of the Land, Davies not only clarifies its theological importance but also exposes how interpretive frameworks shaped by Christian dominance have long distorted the study of Judaism.

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.

Ellen Meiksins Wood

Mind and Politics

$39.95

Mind and Politics: An Approach to the Meaning of Liberal and Socialist Individualism explores the intricate relationship between epistemological theories and political ideologies, arguing that ideas about cognition and the mind profoundly shape social and political thought. Drawing from the philosophical traditions of Locke and Kant, the book examines how their theories of mind—Locke's empiricism and Kant's critical idealism—lay the groundwork for contrasting notions of individualism. Lockean empiricism, emphasizing the mind as receptive and shaped by external experience, aligns with liberal individualism, which prioritizes personal liberty and minimal state interference. Conversely, Kantian philosophy, with its active and self-determining conception of the mind, underpins a dialectical form of individualism that integrates individuality with sociality, reflecting a more collective, socialist vision.

The book navigates through historical and intellectual developments, illustrating how these differing frameworks manifest in political theories of liberty, community, and governance. Through a comparative analysis, it highlights the "metaphysical" rigidity of Lockean liberalism and contrasts it with the "dialectical" dynamism of the Kantian tradition, culminating in Marx's critique of liberalism and his vision of "human society." By addressing the philosophical underpinnings of these ideologies, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the enduring tension between individual autonomy and collective responsibility, advocating for a synthesis that remains faithful to the broader commitments of freedom and individuality. This work is essential for scholars of political theory and philosophy, providing a deeper understanding of how fundamental ideas about the mind shape the way we conceptualize society and its 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 1972.

Edited by Jordana Moore Saggese

The Jean-Michel Basquiat Reader

$95.00

The first comprehensive collection of the words and works of a movement-defining artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) burst onto the art scene in the summer of 1980 as one of approximately one hundred artists exhibiting at the 1980 Times Square Show in New York City. By 1982, at the age of twenty-one, Basquiat had solo exhibitions in galleries in Italy, New York, and Los Angeles. Basquiat's artistic career followed the rapid trajectory of Wall Street, which boomed from 1983 to 1987. In the span of just a few years, this Black boy from Brooklyn had become one of the most famous American artists of the 1980s. The Jean-Michel Basquiat Reader is the first comprehensive sourcebook on the artist, closing gaps that have until now limited the sustained study and definitive archiving of his work and its impact.

Eight years after his first exhibition, Basquiat was dead, but his popularity has only grown. Through a combination of interviews with the artist, criticism from the artist's lifetime and immediately after, previously unpublished research by the author, and a selection of the most important critical essays on the artist's work, this collection provides a full picture of the artist's views on art and culture, his working process, and the critical significance of his work both then and now.

Pierre Pellegrin

Aristotle's Classification of Animals

$39.95

Aristotle’s classification of animals, and indeed his approach to biology, challenges modern assumptions about scientific progress. Historians often view Aristotle’s attempts at classification as incomplete precursors to the rigorous taxonomies of later scientists, such as Linnaeus, but this perspective may impose a retrospective, evolution-based understanding of science onto Aristotle's distinct worldview. While it’s clear that Aristotle categorized animals based on their parts, characteristics, and behaviors, his classifications were not necessarily intended to function as comprehensive taxonomies. Instead, Aristotle’s groupings reflect his philosophical quest to understand the essence of living things and the order of nature rather than a systematic effort to codify all species in a rigid structure. In his approach, classification served to illustrate larger principles and relationships rather than to build a finalized biological hierarchy.

Moreover, Aristotle’s classificatory efforts differ fundamentally from later biological taxonomies in their conceptual basis and purpose. Modern commentators, including Georges Cuvier, acknowledge Aristotle’s influence on fields like comparative anatomy but note that Aristotle did not apply a structured taxonomic system as his successors did. Instead, Aristotle’s categories were flexible, reflecting his ideas on the “essence” and “form” of living beings rather than any fixed biological grid. This distinction becomes crucial when interpreting Aristotle’s work: rather than regarding it as an incomplete taxonomy, we might view it as a philosophical framework that integrates observations with conceptual exploration of life’s diversity and order. This approach, which seeks to understand each organism within a broader natural order, is less about classifying individual species and more about investigating the fundamental nature of 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.

Mary R. Jackman

The Velvet Glove

$95.00

The Velvet Glove: Paternalism and Conflict in Gender, Class, and Race Relations by Mary R. Jackman reframes the study of inequality by shifting attention from open hostility to the quieter, more insidious mechanisms of persuasion. Drawing on Aesop’s fable of the wind and the sun, Jackman argues that dominant groups rarely maintain their position through brute force alone. Instead, they rely on paternalism—an ideology that cloaks expropriation in warmth, affection, and claims of benevolence. Across race, gender, and class in the United States, she shows how elites have worked not to foment conflict but to defuse it, enmeshing subordinates in bonds of affection and moral obligation that obscure the hard realities of unequal resource distribution.

Through theoretical analysis and comparative empirical research, Jackman dismantles the conflict-versus-consensus paradigm that has long structured debates over inequality. She demonstrates how paternalism allows dominant groups to portray discriminatory arrangements as natural, moral, or even protective, while eliciting compliance from subordinates. At the same time, she explores how subordinates respond—sometimes resisting, but more often constrained by the ideological frameworks imposed on them. With data from a major survey of Americans in the 1970s, Jackman examines affective dispositions, policy goals, and intergroup beliefs across racial, gendered, and class lines. The result is a powerful and unsettling conclusion: inequality persists less through overt coercion than through the velvet glove of persuasion, affection, and paternalistic ideology. A landmark in the sociology of power, The Velvet Glove challenges readers to rethink how domination is rationalized and sustained in modern 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 1994.

Auguste Rodin

Art

$39.95

In Conversations with Paul Gsell, Rodin’s thoughts were captured in a conversational form that lent immediacy to his ideas, grounding them in reflections on his own work and that of others. Gsell’s role as collaborator shaped the dialogues, which were based on a series of articles published before the 1911 book, providing a written record of Rodin’s philosophical musings on the purpose and nature of art, artistic expression, and movement. While Rodin’s celebrity amplified the book’s reach, the collaborative nature of its creation complicates attributing its thoughts solely to Rodin, as Gsell’s influence in the selection and framing of topics is significant. Yet, the authenticity of Rodin’s voice shines through, and the work has become a touchstone for understanding his views on art and his aesthetic principles.

This dialogue remains essential to studies of Rodin’s philosophy and artistic legacy, though scholars sometimes overlook it in broader explorations of early 20th-century intellectual themes. Its historical context connects it to Symbolism, Bergsonian philosophy, and the emerging modernist aesthetics that questioned classical ideals. However, the nuances of the Rodin-Gsell partnership, Gsell’s mediating role, and Rodin’s own contributions warrant further study to fully appreciate how these elements interact to shape a foundational text in art theory. The Conversations invite readers to a deeper examination of how artistic reflection and creation converge and exemplify the enduring complexities of translating visual creativity into words.

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 1984.

Warner Berthoff

A Literature Without Qualities

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A Literature Without Qualities: American Writing Since 1945 delves into the evolution of American literature from the post-World War II period to the mid-1970s, examining its transformation as both a product and reflection of a volatile and imaginative epoch. The book situates this era within the broader context of public consciousness, arguing that the period’s literary works are characterized by a provisional nature—tentative in their conclusions yet deeply entwined with the sociopolitical and cultural shifts of the time. The author refrains from defining definitive masterworks or crafting an exhaustive list of acclaimed titles, instead focusing on how this era reshaped the very enterprise of literary creation and critique. This period, marked by a shift in critical self-awareness and creative ambition, reveals American literature grappling with questions of identity, innovation, and its role within an unsettled cultural order.

By blending historical critique, personal reflection, and diagnostic projection, the book examines how the collective consciousness of post-war America influenced its literary production. It explores the interplay between individual creativity and broader cultural forces, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences and societal relationships in shaping literary innovation. From the idealistic aspirations of Emerson and Whitman to the more skeptical, politically charged voices of Mailer and Berryman, the book traces a lineage of American writers who viewed literature as a vehicle for societal introspection and transformation. Ultimately, it frames the vitality of literature as inseparable from the vitality of its cultural and social context, offering a nuanced understanding of how American writing navigated the complex realities of its time while laying the groundwork for future creative endeavors.

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.

Morton Schwartz

Soviet Perceptions of the United States

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Soviet Perceptions of the United States examines how Soviet scholars and policy analysts conceptualized American power, politics, and society during the Cold War, and how these perceptions informed Moscow’s foreign policy. Drawing heavily on writings from the USA Institute (founded in 1967 under Georgi Arbatov) and its journal *SShA: ekonomika, politika, ideologiya*, the book traces the evolution of Soviet views from the crude Stalinist caricatures of America as a capitalist dystopia to more nuanced, though still ideologically constrained, analyses in the 1960s and 1970s. It explores Soviet assessments of the U.S. economic system, acknowledging both its technological dynamism and its systemic inequalities, and reviews shifting interpretations of “state-monopoly capitalism” and the role of the military-industrial complex. The text shows how American recessions, the Vietnam War, and Keynesian policy experiments were closely scrutinized, often with a mix of admiration for U.S. adaptability and conviction that capitalism remained crisis-prone and historically doomed.

Beyond economics, the study surveys Soviet analyses of American political institutions and actors. Chapters detail interpretations of the presidency, Congress, the State and Defense Departments, and the influence of interest groups, think tanks, and public opinion. Soviet Americanists increasingly debated how internal U.S. contradictions—social unrest, economic cycles, political scandals—shaped Washington’s foreign policy. The book highlights diverging tendencies: dogmatic portrayals of U.S. imperialism persisted, but more sophisticated arguments emphasized divisions within American elites, particularly between defense-oriented industries and broader corporate interests wary of militarization. These interpretations fed into Soviet expectations of U.S. policy, oscillating between fears of aggression and hopes for détente. By tracing these perceptions, the book underscores their policy significance: Soviet leaders calibrated their responses to American actions through lenses shaped as much by ideology as by selective engagement with U.S. realities. For historians of international relations and Cold War political thought, it offers a revealing account of how superpower rivalry was filtered through competing images and misperceptions.

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.

Lawrence Graver

Conrad's Short Fiction

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In recent years, critics and readers alike have increasingly recognized the unique brilliance of Joseph Conrad's short fiction, elevating it to the pinnacle of his artistic achievements. Marvin Mudrick, in his provocative analysis, even argues that Conrad’s finest works are his novellas, suggesting that their compact scope perfectly channels his intense moral and psychological explorations. While Mudrick's view might challenge the centrality of Conrad’s renowned novels like Lord Jim or Nostromo, it highlights the enduring power of works such as Typhoon, The Shadow-Line, and Heart of Darkness, which encapsulate Conrad’s themes with unparalleled clarity and force.

This book delves into Conrad's mastery of short fiction, examining his evolution as a writer and the creative tensions he navigated. Conrad’s “long-short” stories, as he termed them, straddle the line between compact storytelling and the expansive narrative techniques of the novel. With works often ranging around 30,000 to 40,000 words—his ideal length for achieving narrative depth and realism—Conrad forged a form that resonated deeply with his artistic sensibilities, even if it challenged market conventions. By exploring the thematic and structural intricacies of his short fiction, this study reveals how Conrad’s tales reflect his quest for a balance between innovation, moral complexity, and reader engagement.

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.

Judith E. Gruber

Controlling Bureaucracies

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Controlling Bureaucracies: Dilemmas in Democratic Governance offers a deep dive into the challenges and complexities of reconciling democratic ideals with the increasing influence of bureaucratic institutions. This book critically examines how modern democracies can maintain accountability and public control over unelected bureaucrats who wield significant power in shaping public policy. With vivid examples and rigorous analysis, the text explores the tension between the efficiency of bureaucracies and the democratic principle of government by the people. From the delegation of decision-making power to mechanisms for oversight and accountability, the book outlines the evolving strategies for achieving democratic control in an age of sprawling administrative structures.

Key themes include the rise of bureaucratic autonomy, the challenges of aligning bureaucratic actions with public expectations, and the need for innovative approaches to governance. Through interdisciplinary insights, the author addresses the broader implications of these dynamics for democratic theory and practice. Whether analyzing historical developments or proposing frameworks for contemporary governance, Controlling Bureaucracies is an essential resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone concerned with the future of democracy in a bureaucratized 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 1987.

Joan B. Aron

The Quest for Regional Cooperation

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The Quest for Regional Cooperation: A Study of the New York Metropolitan Regional Council provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and prospects of intergovernmental collaboration in one of the world’s most complex metropolitan regions. The book examines the historical evolution, structural challenges, and political dynamics of regional councils of government (COGs), focusing on the Metropolitan Regional Council (MRC) in the tri-state New York City area. As urbanization has expanded, local governments have struggled to address pressing concerns such as transportation, environmental protection, housing, and infrastructure that transcend jurisdictional boundaries. The study offers a critical exploration of how voluntary cooperation among local governments has emerged as a pragmatic alternative to structural governmental reforms, navigating the tension between local autonomy and regional necessity.

Through detailed case studies and comparative analysis, the book situates the MRC within the broader national movement of councils of government, highlighting their rise as essential mechanisms for urban planning and problem-solving. The research underscores the political and institutional obstacles that have historically hindered the effectiveness of regional councils, from intergovernmental rivalries to financial constraints and shifting federal policies. By examining the failures and revival efforts of the New York MRC, the book provides valuable insights for policymakers, planners, and scholars interested in regional governance. It argues that while regional councils face significant hurdles, they remain crucial instruments for fostering cooperation in an era of increasing metropolitan interdependence, offering a model for collaborative governance in other urban centers facing similar challenges.

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.

Jaff Schatz

The Generation

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This book examines the lives of a remarkable generation of Polish-Jewish Communists, whose experiences embody the profound socio-political upheavals of the 20th century. Born around 1910, these individuals joined the Communist movement during the 1930s, survived World War II in the USSR, and rebuilt their lives in postwar Poland, only to face defeat and exile in the late 1960s. Their journey reflects both the unique intersection of Jewish and Polish histories and broader existential questions of ideology, identity, and human agency. Through their revolutionary visions and struggles against oppressive systems, they grappled with moral and ethical dilemmas shaped by historical forces they often could not control. Their lives illustrate the broader dynamics of Central and Eastern Europe’s modern history, revealing the tensions between collective ideals and individual realities.

Drawing on extensive qualitative research—including interviews, questionnaires, and archival materials—this study captures the collective trajectory of this generation while honoring the individuality of their experiences. It explores their radicalization, revolutionary careers, wartime experiences in the USSR, and postwar struggles in Poland, leading to their eventual downfall. Combining historical and sociological perspectives, the book seeks to uncover the patterns of identity, action, and social change that defined their lives. In doing so, it offers a panoramic view of their shared journey while also reflecting on the personal and political legacies of their generation. The analysis serves as both a tribute to their extraordinary experiences and an invitation to consider the broader lessons of their 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.

Peter Benson

Black Orpheus, Transition, and Modern Cultural Awakening in Africa

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Black Orpheus and Transition stand as towering landmarks in Africa’s cultural and intellectual history between 1957 and 1978, serving as incubators for the continent's postcolonial literary and artistic awakening. Founded in 1957 by Ulli Beier in Nigeria, Black Orpheus was a platform for artistic experimentation and dialogue, initially inspired by the Paris-based Présence Africaine but quickly evolving into its own distinctive voice. Beier’s initiatives, such as the Mbari Clubs in Ibadan and Oshogbo, complemented the magazine’s mission, offering creative spaces that nurtured some of Africa’s most notable artists and writers. By 1961, Transition, founded in Uganda by Rajat Neogy, emerged as a dynamic forum for cultural redefinition and incisive political commentary. Both publications became indispensable for grappling with the intellectual and cultural challenges of decolonization, exploring themes ranging from African aesthetics to the politics of independence.

Despite their profound influence, neither magazine enjoyed smooth trajectories. Black Orpheus weathered internal upheavals, with a second editorial generation—led by Abiola Irele and J.P. Clark—taking the reins and redefining its vision. Meanwhile, Transition faced outright suppression when Neogy was imprisoned for sedition in Uganda. Relocating to Ghana under the stewardship of Wole Soyinka, the magazine continued to thrive, but both journals struggled to adapt to Africa’s rapidly evolving post-independence realities. Their pages reflected a rich tapestry of debates: pan-Africanism versus tribalism, artistic primitivism versus modernism, and indigenous languages versus Western literary conventions. Ultimately, these magazines were more than periodicals—they were crucibles of creativity and intellectual exchange that catalyzed a generation of thinkers and writers. While their eventual closures were due to economic and logistical challenges, their legacy as formative platforms for Africa’s modern cultural identity remains unparalleled.

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.

Black Orpheus, Transition, and Modern Cultural Awakening in Africa

Herbert Kaplan

Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War

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Russia and the Outbreak of the Seven Years' War by Herbert H. Kaplan reconsiders one of the great turning points of eighteenth-century Europe by placing Russia at the center of the story. Traditional accounts of the Seven Years’ War highlight the balance of power among Austria, France, Great Britain, and Prussia, often relegating Russia to a secondary role. Kaplan draws extensively on Russian archival materials to show that the empire acted not merely as an auxiliary ally of Maria Theresa, but as an independent power pursuing its own interests with deliberation and force. By reconstructing the origins of the war from the vantage of St. Petersburg, he demonstrates that Russia’s policies decisively shaped the alliances and choices of Europe’s other major states.

Kaplan explores how Empress Elizabeth’s determination to secure Russia’s place in continental affairs prompted sweeping reforms of her administrative and diplomatic machinery. Internal divisions among her closest advisers exacerbated court rivalries, as questions of who should direct diplomacy became entangled with broader struggles for political power. These conflicts were intensified by Elizabeth’s chronic illness and the looming issue of succession, which drew Grand Duke Peter and Grand Duchess Catherine into the political foreground. Kaplan shows how the uncertainty surrounding Russia’s imperial future influenced both her foreign policy orientation and the calculations of her allies and adversaries. Focusing on the intersection of diplomacy, court politics, and questions of succession, this study restores Russia to its rightful place as a principal actor in the outbreak of the Seven Years’ War and underscores the broader significance of imperial decision-making in shaping the international 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 1968.

Lawrence Schofer

The Formation of a Modern Labor Force

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The Formation of a Modern Labor Force: Upper Silesia, 1865-1914 explores the transformation of the labor market in Upper Silesia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This period, often overshadowed by national conflicts, saw the shift from an agrarian society to an industrial one, marked by the development of labor forces in mines and mills. The study critiques traditional historical narratives that focus solely on the working conditions, trade unions, and class struggles, instead offering a broader view of the dynamic interaction between labor and management. It addresses how workers, influenced by older agricultural traditions, navigated industrial settings and how their actions, such as high turnover and absenteeism, played an essential role in shaping labor-management relations. The analysis challenges conventional economic and sociological perspectives, emphasizing how both workers and employers adapted to the new industrial realities, with management often unintentionally impeding the formation of a modern labor force.

This work offers a fresh perspective on the labor history of Central Europe, particularly in the context of Upper Silesia, which has received less attention in mainstream labor studies. By examining the workplace as a site of ongoing conflict and negotiation, the book highlights the complex sociological and economic factors at play in the development of a modern labor force. It critiques the typical focus on economic man in labor history, arguing that the transition to industrial society in Upper Silesia was not solely driven by market forces but was deeply influenced by the socio-cultural legacies of agriculture. The study also pushes beyond the boundaries of national histories, urging labor historians and sociologists to reconsider the broader forces at work in areas undergoing rapid industrialization. By providing new insights into the worker-management dynamics of Upper Silesia, this book opens up avenues for further research into the social and economic transformations of industrial Europe.

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.

José R. Barcia

Americo Castro and the Meaning of Spanish Civilization

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Americo Castro and the Meaning of Spanish Civilization offers a systematic exploration of Castro's ideas, organized to trace the evolution and impact of his theories on Spanish history and culture. More than a typical Festschrift or homage, the book brings together contributions from scholars, friends, and former students who engaged closely with Castro’s work. Their essays are intended to provide English-speaking audiences with insights into Castro’s unique interpretations of Iberian civilization, emphasizing the distinctiveness of Spanish culture’s contributions to Western history. The book includes Castro's seminal lecture, The Meaning of Spanish Civilization, a pivotal work that laid the groundwork for many of his later theories.

The collection begins with Castro's 1940 Princeton lecture, followed by Guillermo Araya Goubet's essay The Evolution of Castro's Theories, which charts the development of Castro’s thoughts and ideas, highlighting their innovative aspects. Stephen Gilman’s Literature and Historical Insight rounds out the volume with an examination of Castro’s critical work on El Libro de Buen Amor, bringing Castro's historical and literary analysis into a broader context. These essays, along with additional pieces from other contributors, aim to offer a cohesive view of Castro's enduring legacy and scholarly influence on both historical and cultural studies.

Gratitude is extended to many individuals and institutions for supporting this publication, including Castro’s family, who provided permissions and materials, and the Del Amo Foundation, which helped make the project possible. The combined efforts of translators, editors, and Castro’s close colleagues ensured that his complex ideas could be conveyed effectively to a new audience. The book serves both as a tribute to Castro and as an accessible introduction to his profound insights into the Spanish-speaking world’s unique cultural identity.

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.

Barbara J. Shapiro

John Wilkins 1614-1672

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John Wilkins, 1614–1672: An Intellectual Biography delves into the multifaceted life of one of 17th-century England’s most dynamic intellectual figures. This meticulously researched volume explores the profound impact of Wilkins as a theologian, scientist, linguist, and advocate for intellectual reform. The narrative captures his relentless efforts to reconcile religious orthodoxy with emerging scientific principles, providing a nuanced perspective on his contributions to the liberalization of English thought. Wilkins's central role in the formation of the Royal Society and his pioneering work on universal language exemplify his enduring legacy in fostering dialogue between diverse intellectual domains.

Through a rich tapestry of historical detail, the book traces Wilkins's journey from his early Puritan upbringing to his influential roles as Warden of Wadham College and Bishop of Chester. It examines his central position in shaping Restoration England’s intellectual culture, highlighting his talent for collaboration across ideological divides. Grant McColley’s assertion that Wilkins was “the most dynamic force in seventeenth-century England” is given due weight as the biography uncovers his pivotal influence in advancing both scientific inquiry and religious tolerance. A must-read for scholars of intellectual history, this biography illuminates the life of a man whose ideas bridged the worlds of faith and reason in an era of profound transformation.

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.

Kenneth Jowitt

Revolutionary Breakthroughs and National Development

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Revolutionary Breakthroughs and National Development: The Case of Romania, 1944–1965, by Kenneth Jowitt, offers a pioneering study of nation building through the lens of Romania’s transformation under a Leninist regime. Jowitt situates his work within the tradition of “theoretical case study,” combining comparative analysis with intensive examination of a single polity. He argues that without such comparative frameworks, processes like revolution, elite formation, and political integration risk being misunderstood as either unique anomalies or uniform occurrences. By drawing on broader theories of political development and then applying them to Romania, Jowitt is able to both refine the conceptual vocabulary of nation building and provide a detailed account of the distinctive features of a Leninist system grappling with the demands of modernization.

At the heart of the book lies a dual inquiry: how Leninist regimes, as unique configurations of ideology, elites, and political communities, address the challenges of nation building, and how Romania specifically managed to redefine itself from a Soviet “satellite” to a largely self-directed state between 1944 and 1965. Jowitt dissects the Romanian Communist Party’s strategies, the ways its leadership framed questions of legitimacy, and the institutional adjustments that shaped political, social, and cultural integration. By situating Romania’s experience within a comparative framework, he highlights both the competencies and limitations of Leninist nation-building projects, showing how ideology and political organization mediated rapid social transformation. This volume thus speaks to political scientists, historians of Eastern Europe, and theorists of development alike, offering a rich model of how comparative case analysis can illuminate universal processes while also attending to the specificity of national 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 1971.

Ehud Harari

The Politics of Labor Legislation in Japan

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The Politics of Labor Legislation in Japan: National-International Interaction examines the significant interplay between domestic labor politics in Japan and international labor standards as mediated by the International Labor Organization (ILO) during a pivotal period from 1957 to 1966. This period was marked by Japanese unions' appeal to the ILO, alleging violations of labor rights, particularly concerning union membership eligibility and police interference in union activities. These issues arose against the backdrop of Japan's reluctance to ratify ILO Convention 87 on freedom of association, despite mounting pressures from both domestic labor groups and international bodies like the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. The book explores how these tensions escalated, eventually involving the ILO's supervisory mechanisms, including a Fact-Finding and Conciliation Commission, which played a critical role in the eventual compromise and ratification of the convention by Japan.

This study highlights how Japan's labor struggles became a case study in "national-international linkage politics," where domestic and international actors interact to shape political outcomes. The book investigates the dynamics of this interaction, exploring why Japan chose to engage with the ILO, the unions' expectations from this involvement, and the responsiveness of the ILO to their complaints. By analyzing the intricate procedures and pressures exerted by the ILO, the book sheds light on the broader implications of international labor governance and its impact on domestic policies. It also underscores the challenges and opportunities of leveraging international organizations to address domestic issues, offering valuable insights for scholars of labor relations, comparative politics, and international diplomacy.

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.

William G. Riggs

The Christian Poet in Paradise Lost

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The Christian Poet in Paradise Lost offers an illuminating exploration of Milton's personal and poetic presence in his epic masterpiece. The book examines how Milton’s interactions with his characters—Adam, Eve, Satan, the angels, and the Son—serve as a reflection of his spiritual journey and his understanding of what it means to be a Christian poet. By emphasizing Milton’s self-awareness and deliberate incorporation of his own life and struggles into the poem, the study reveals the deeply autobiographical nature of Paradise Lost. This perspective sheds light on the poet's engagement with Puritan ideals, his struggles with spiritual pride, and his dependence on divine inspiration to compose a work of monumental significance. The narrative examines how Milton reconciles his personal ambitions with his faith, creating a dynamic interplay between his poetic voice and the epic’s broader theological themes.

Through a detailed analysis of Milton's lyrical prologues and their connection to the epic narrative, the book uncovers the tension between Milton's confidence in his divine calling and the humility demanded by his faith. It situates Paradise Lost within the broader context of Baroque art and Puritan autobiography, emphasizing Milton's innovative approach to blending personal experience with universal truths. This work not only provides insights into Milton's conception of the Christian poet but also explores how his reflections on inspiration, morality, and human agency resonate with modern readers. By offering a fresh perspective on Milton's profound self-awareness, the book invites readers to engage deeply with the epic's intricate design and timeless relevance.

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.

Terry Arendell

Mothers and Divorce

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Mothers and Divorce: Legal, Economic, and Social Dilemmas by Terry Arendell is a sobering and insightful examination of the enduring economic and social challenges faced by divorced mothers in America. Moving beyond the often romanticized narratives of self-reinvention that dominate popular culture, Arendell centers her study on the lived realities of sixty divorced women. The book reveals how the trauma of divorce for women is fundamentally economic rather than psychological, often resulting in a precipitous drop in social class and long-term financial instability. By combining firsthand accounts with a critical analysis of systemic gender inequities, Arendell exposes the structural vulnerabilities that perpetuate poverty among divorced mothers and their children.

Arendell’s study challenges pervasive myths about divorce, including the assumption that both genders experience the aftermath similarly or that remarriage offers a reliable escape from economic hardship. Instead, she demonstrates how divorced mothers disproportionately bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities while receiving inadequate or no financial support from former spouses. This economic abandonment, compounded by wage disparities and societal indifference, exacerbates the feminization of poverty. Arendell’s nuanced approach bridges the gap between statistical analyses of gendered economic inequality and the intimate, everyday struggles of real women, making this book a critical resource for those seeking to understand and address the systemic injustices shaping the lives of single mothers in America.

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.

Joy Grant

Harold Monro and the Poetry Bookshop

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Harold Monro and the Poetry Bookshop chronicles the life and legacy of Harold Monro, a pivotal figure in literary London during the early 20th century. Monro's unwavering dedication to poetry shaped his multifaceted career as a poet, bookseller, publisher, and advocate for verse. Known for his idealism tempered by practicality, Monro’s efforts established him as a central figure in the poetry community. Through his Poetry Bookshop, he fostered a welcoming space for poets of diverse styles and temperaments, transcending literary factions and trends. Esteemed figures like Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, and Osbert Sitwell praised his impartiality, generosity, and commitment to poetry, with Pound lamenting his passing as a significant loss to the literary world.

While Monro's personal poetic achievements have often been overshadowed by his role as a champion for others, this biography reveals the depth of his contributions. His poetry, though marked by melancholy and introspection, was central to his identity. Monro’s vision extended beyond individual recognition, as he prioritized the promotion of poetry as an art form over personal gain or fame. Despite his reserved demeanor and private struggles, Monro’s work left an indelible mark on the literary landscape, bridging gaps between poets and readers, and securing his place as one of the most influential advocates for poetry of his generation.

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.

R. W. Lid

Ford Madox Ford

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Ford Madox Ford: The Essence of His Art offers an insightful examination of the literary life and achievements of Ford Madox Ford, one of the most intriguing and complex figures in early 20th-century English literature. Known for his innovative narrative techniques, Ford is best remembered for his masterpieces, The Good Soldier and Parade's End. This study highlights Ford's distinctive style, focusing particularly on his use of the time-shift technique, which rearranges events in the narrator’s memory, and his ability to evoke psychological tension and social commentary through fragmented narrative structures. Ford's writing navigates the transition from Victorian to modern sensibilities, exploring themes of passion, duty, and the social upheavals of his time. By delving into his works, the study offers a deeper understanding of Ford's pivotal role in the development of the modern novel, blending the emotional complexity of his characters with a keen critique of society.

The book also provides a rich biographical context, detailing Ford's early life within the artistic circles of the Pre-Raphaelites and his literary struggles. It examines his relationships with literary giants like Joseph Conrad and Henry James, whose influence can be traced in Ford's own works. The author’s introspective approach to writing, his search for identity, and his exploration of personal and societal conflicts through fiction are key themes in this study. The narrative of Ford’s life is punctuated by moments of literary innovation and personal turmoil, capturing the essence of his journey as an artist, editor, and mentor. Through a combination of personal reminiscences and literary analysis, this book presents Ford as both a product of his time and a visionary who pushed the boundaries of narrative form to reflect the complexities of 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 1964.

Joshua Frens-String

Hungry for Revolution

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Hungry for Revolution tells the story of how struggles over food fueled the rise and fall of Chile's Popular Unity coalition and one of Latin America's most expansive social welfare states. Reconstructing ties among workers, consumers, scientists, and the state, Joshua Frens-String explores how Chileans across generations sought to center food security as a right of citizenship. In so doing, he deftly untangles the relationship between two of twentieth-century Chile's most significant political and economic processes: the fight of an emergent urban working class to gain reliable access to nutrient-rich foodstuffs and the state's efforts to modernize its underproducing agricultural countryside.

Translated, with an Introduction and Notes, by Hank Heifetz and Velcheru Narayana Rao

For the Lord of the Animals-Poems from The Telugu

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For the Lord of the Animals: Poems from the Telugu offers an insightful translation of The Kalahastisvara Satakamu by the 16th-century poet Dhurjati, a prominent figure in the devotional poetry tradition of Andhra Pradesh. Set in the sacred temple town of Kalahasti, dedicated to the god Shiva, the work showcases Dhurjati's emotional devotion to Srikajahastisvara, the Lord of Kalahasti. Drawing from rich Shaivite legends, including the stories of a spider, snake, and elephant each offering their unique devotion to Shiva, the poems reveal deep philosophical reflections, personal meditations on life, sensuality, death, and divine intervention. The poet’s raw emotions, social commentary, and critique of authority, particularly kings and gurus, make the Satakamu a significant piece of Telugu literature that transcends mere religious worship and becomes a reflection of human struggle and self-examination.

The translation captures the essence of these devotional poems, often written in ornate, classical meters, by focusing on the meaning and emotional flow rather than rigid adherence to formal metrical patterns. By balancing Sanskrit and Telugu elements, the poems convey an interplay of elevated spiritual language and colloquial expressions, giving them a layered depth. Through these carefully crafted verses, Dhurjati’s poems not only offer praise to the god of Kalahasti but also engage in profound reflections on existence, societal structures, and the relationship between man and divinity. With this work, the reader is introduced to a unique blend of personal lyricism and devotional fervor, inviting both spiritual insight and a deeper understanding of 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 1987.

Davis McEntire

Where Shall We Live?

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Where Shall We Live? Report of the Commission on Race and Housing is the landmark publication of an independent citizens’ body that, between 1955 and 1958, undertook the first nationwide, empirically grounded investigation of racial discrimination in the American housing market. Chaired by Earl B. Schwulst with Davis McEntire as Research Director, and supported financially but not substantively by the Fund for the Republic, the Commission brought together social scientists from more than a dozen universities to document patterns of inequality facing African Americans, Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, and Asian Americans. With a particular emphasis on metropolitan regions—where population pressures and market dynamics were most acute—the Commission combined field studies, census data, market analyses, and case investigations to illuminate the mechanisms of segregation. Its companion research volume, McEntire’s Residence and Race (1959), provides detailed statistical and documentary foundations.

The report concludes that racial segregation in housing is neither accidental nor merely a matter of individual preference, but systemic and entrenched. Discriminatory practices by realtors, lenders, and builders restrict minority families’ choices; myths about inevitable property-value decline following integration are shown to be overstated. Weak legal frameworks and lax enforcement further entrench these inequities, producing measurable costs for families, cities, and the national economy—from overcrowding and restricted labor access to metropolitan fiscal stress. At the same time, successful experiments in nonsegregated housing demonstrate that markets can function when fair rules are applied. On the basis of this evidence, the Commission recommends strengthening civil rights law, reforming industry practices, aligning federal and local policy with equal opportunity goals, and investing in data and education to counter misinformation. Where Shall We Live? thus offered one of the earliest comprehensive blueprints for dismantling residential segregation, insisting that equal housing opportunity is not only achievable but essential for social and economic health in modern America.

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 1958.

Robert N. Kearney

Trade Unions and Politics in Ceylon

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Trade Unions and Politics in Ceylon offers the first sustained analysis of how a rapidly expanding labor movement helped shape—and was shaped by—the politics of a newly independent, modernizing society. Tracing trade union growth from the late colonial period through the first post-independence decade, Robert N. Kearney shows how Ceylon’s unions combined “economic” functions (wages, conditions, dispute resolution) with explicitly partisan roles that recruited, socialized, and mobilized workers for electoral politics. Against a backdrop of universal suffrage, an interventionist state, and extensive wage-setting and arbitration machinery, Kearney explains why unions gravitated toward party alliances and why leaders often pursued transformative political victories over incremental bargaining wins. The result is a finely grained portrait of organizations that were simultaneously fragmented and indispensable—organizationally weak yet among the few mass, voluntary associations articulating modern occupational interests.

Drawing on comparative theories of political development and rich institutional detail, Kearney maps the full spectrum of union–party relationships—distinguishing party-sponsored, party-oriented, and uncommitted unions—and shows how each type navigated strikes, industrial tribunals, Cabinet-centric governance, and a rule-bound bureaucracy. Case sketches illuminate the contrasting strategies of public-sector associations and private-sector unions; thematic chapters assess the political consequences of industrial conflict and the centripetal/centrifugal effects of partisanship on movement unity. This is essential reading for scholars of South Asian politics, labor history, and comparative development: it reframes Ceylon (Sri Lanka) as a key instance of how democratization, state intervention, and Marxist and non-Marxist party competition produced a distinctive style of trade unionism—deeply political, often polarized, and profoundly consequential for policy and participation. Kearney’s clear typology and comparative lens make the book an invaluable guide for understanding labor’s political role across postcolonial 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 1971.

C. Wade Savage

The Measurement of Sensation

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The Measurement of Sensation: A Critique of Perceptual Psychophysics by C. Wade Savage is a bold rethinking of one of psychology’s oldest problems: how, if at all, we can measure subjective perception. For over a century, psychophysics has sought to define precise mathematical laws relating physical stimuli to psychological experiences—loudness to sound intensity, brightness to light frequency, pain to tissue disturbance. Savage argues that this traditional framework rests on conceptual confusion, blurring the line between sensations and measurable dimensions of the physical world. Through sustained critique of canonical figures from Fechner to Stevens, he dismantles assumptions about “just noticeable differences,” ratio scales, and perceptual magnitudes, showing why efforts to quantify the private world of sensation are philosophically and scientifically untenable.

Rather than proposing new methods to capture elusive inner states, Savage dissolves the very problem of psychophysical measurement. He demonstrates that dimensions like loudness, pitch, and brightness should not be treated as psychological properties of sensation, but as physical attributes of sounds and lights that can be measured with the same rigor as length or weight. This reframing exposes the limits of classical and modern psychophysics while pointing toward a more coherent science of perception, one focused on observable abilities and responses rather than introspective magnitudes. A landmark in the philosophy of psychology, the book offers both a devastating critique of inherited assumptions and a constructive reorientation for future research in perception, measurement theory, and epistemology.

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.

Wallace J. Thies

When Governments Collide

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When Governments Collide: Coercion and Diplomacy in the Vietnam Conflict, 1964–1968 by Wallace J. Thies examines one of the most consequential strategic gambles of the Johnson administration: the effort to compel North Vietnam to abandon its support of the insurgency in the South through a carefully calibrated mix of military pressure and diplomatic signaling. Tracing the path from covert operations to the sustained bombing campaign known as Rolling Thunder, Thies shows how U.S. leaders believed that “restrained but rising pressures” could erode Hanoi’s will, create bargaining leverage, and bring the conflict to a negotiated settlement on American terms.

Yet by 1968, after three years of escalating coercion and more than half a million U.S. troops deployed, Washington was no closer to its goals. Thies probes why. He identifies three assumptions that underpinned both policy and theory: that gradual escalation would force compliance; that policymakers could “orchestrate” words and deeds to send clear signals; and that military force could be turned on and off at will. Each proved far less reliable in practice than expected. Situating the Vietnam case within the larger debates over limited war, deterrence, and coercive diplomacy, Thies challenges the confidence of midcentury strategists such as Kaufmann, Brodie, Schelling, and Kahn, who treated governments as if they were unitary, rational actors. Drawing on rich documentary evidence, When Governments Collide not only illuminates the failures of American strategy in Vietnam but also offers a broader reappraisal of the possibilities—and sharp limits—of coercion in international politics.

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.

Leopold Damrosch, Jr.

The Imaginative World of Alexander Pope

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The Imaginative World of Alexander Pope examines the complex and multilayered world created by one of the most significant poets of the 18th century. The book focuses on how Alexander Pope, while rooted in the ideals of the Augustan age, bridges the transition to modern poetic sensibilities. Central to this exploration is Pope's effort to reconcile the traditional symbolic orders of the Renaissance with the emerging uncertainties of modernity. By "stooping to truth," as Pope himself phrased it, he sought to reflect the external world with a sharp moral lens while grappling with the limitations of subjective perception and societal fragmentation. His works, including Essay on Man and the biting satires of his later career, reveal his struggle to balance the idealized order he aspired to uphold with the chaotic and evolving realities of his time.

This thematic study presents Pope as both an inheritor of classical traditions and an innovator navigating the birth of the modern age. Drawing extensively from Pope's contemporaries, letters, and cultural context, the book highlights the poet's nuanced position as both a critic and participant in the socio-political currents of 18th-century England. It also challenges traditional and reductive interpretations of his work, proposing that Pope's fragmented sense of order and his deeply personal connections to his era provide the foundation for his enduring relevance. In doing so, it offers a fresh perspective on Pope as a pivotal figure whose imaginative world continues to resonate, embodying the tensions and contradictions of his age with remarkable vitality.

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.

Mark J. Van Aken

King of the Night

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King of the Night: Juan José Flores and Ecuador, 1824–1864 offers a nuanced exploration of the political turbulence in early independent Ecuador, focusing on the monarchical aspirations of its first president, General Juan José Flores. Set against the broader context of nineteenth-century Latin America, the book examines the region’s grappling with governance models—especially the allure of monarchy in the wake of colonial rule. Flores, disillusioned with the inefficacies of republicanism, sought to establish a monarchy in Ecuador as a means to bring stability, believing European royal legitimacy could temper political chaos. This study sheds light on the complexities of monarchist sentiment in Latin America, contrasting it with republican ideals and situating Ecuador within a regional struggle for political identity.

The narrative weaves together diplomatic correspondence, historical records, and Flores’ political maneuvers to uncover the motivations and failures of monarchist endeavors. Despite Flores' efforts, including collaboration with Spain, his schemes ultimately faltered, reflecting the broader challenges of imposing monarchy in a region steeped in revolutionary republicanism. By tracing Flores' political biography, the book highlights how his leadership and monarchical ambitions intensified domestic and foreign crises, culminating in the ultimate rejection of royalist ideologies. Through this lens, King of the Night underscores the enduring tensions between authoritarian and representative governance in Ecuador's formative years, while contributing to a deeper understanding of Latin America's political evolution.

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.

Richard E. Peschel and Enid Rhodes Peschel

When A Doctor Hates A Patient

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When a Doctor Hates a Patient: And Other Chapters in a Young Physician’s Life by Richard E. Peschel and Enid Rhodes Peschel offers an unflinching look at the emotional, ethical, and human dimensions of medical training. Drawing on Richard Peschel’s early clinical experiences, the book presents vivid case histories that capture the extraordinary pressures young doctors face: relentless hours, overwhelming responsibility, immersion in suffering and death. These narratives reveal how physicians learn to intellectualize pain in order to function scientifically—yet risk losing touch with the humanity of their patients and with their own inner lives. Paired with carefully chosen literary parallels by Enid Rhodes Peschel, each case invites reflection on how language, story, and imagination can illuminate the dilemmas of modern medicine.

The Peschels situate these stories within a broader critique of contemporary medical education, which prioritizes technical mastery while neglecting the humane. By turning to literature—from the Greeks to Virginia Woolf—they show how language and narrative foster empathy, sharpen perception, and rehumanize encounters between doctor and patient. In an age of technological triumphs and ethical crises—from life-support machines to genetic engineering—the book argues that medicine must draw as deeply on the humanities as on science. At once candid memoir, literary meditation, and call for reform, When a Doctor Hates a Patient demonstrates how stories—both clinical and literary—can help heal the dehumanizing rift between medicine as science and medicine as the lived experience of suffering, care, and compassion.

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.

Richard C. McCoy

The Rites of Knighthood

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The Rites of Knighthood: The Literature and Politics of Elizabethan Chivalry by Richard C. McCoy examines how the ceremonial culture of Elizabethan chivalry both mediated and exposed tensions at the heart of Tudor politics. Focusing on the careers of the Earl of Leicester, Sir Philip Sidney, and the Earl of Essex, McCoy shows how tournaments, tilts, and other courtly performances were more than rituals of devotion to the crown: they became arenas in which aristocratic ambition, militarism, and claims of “customary rights” were dramatized against royal authority. From Bullingbrook’s challenge in *Richard II* to Essex’s abortive rebellion, McCoy traces the ways in which chivalric “rites” embodied unresolved conflicts between honor and obedience, producing ceremonies that could temporarily balance crown and nobility but also threaten to destabilize the Elizabethan polity.

Alongside historical events, McCoy analyzes the literature of Elizabethan chivalry, from masques and tournament devices by George Gascoigne, Francis Bacon, and others to the grander poetic projects of Samuel Daniel, Edmund Spenser, and Shakespeare. Drawing on Kenneth Burke’s concept of symbolic action, he situates these texts as cultural strategies that attempted to reconcile political contradictions—even when they failed or were overwhelmed by the realities of faction and rebellion. Daniel’s *Civil Wars* falters under the weight of contemporary conflict, while Spenser’s *Faerie Queene* more successfully transforms ideological contradictions into symbolic syntheses. Shakespeare’s histories, too, dramatize chivalry’s ambivalence, at once affirming royal power and highlighting aristocratic resistance. By reading Elizabethan chivalry as both ideology and symbolic practice, McCoy reveals how its ceremonies and literature prepared the ground for later constitutional struggles, making this study essential for scholars of early modern literature, political culture, and the intersections of ritual, power, and representation.

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.

Jeffrey Burton Russell

Dissent and Reform in the Early Middle Ages

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Dissent and Reform in the Early Middle Ages explores the complex relationship between orthodoxy and heresy, focusing on the ways in which dissent shaped the religious and intellectual landscape of medieval Europe. The book examines key moments in the early Middle Ages, such as the trial and execution of Ramihrd in 1077, to demonstrate the brutal repression faced by those who deviated from accepted Catholic teachings. By tracing the motivations behind dissent, whether rooted in reform, moral critique, or intellectual independence, the author sheds light on how both heretics and the Church viewed the tensions between right belief and right conduct. Dissenters, despite often facing violent repression, were frequently driven by a deep moral or spiritual commitment, challenging the orthodoxy that sought to maintain control over religious thought and practice. This study offers a historical perspective on how dissent was not only an opposition to Church authority but also an integral part of the medieval intellectual and social fabric.

The book also delves into the different types of dissent that emerged during this period, such as Reformists, Eccentrics, and Catharists, each of whom presented alternative theological or moral viewpoints that threatened the Church’s established doctrines. The term heretic is interrogated within the historical and political context of the time, as dissent was often seen as a moral or social threat rather than purely a theological deviation. By identifying the various movements of dissent and reform, the study connects these figures and their beliefs to broader changes in medieval thought and society, highlighting the ways in which nonconformity both challenged and contributed to the development of Christian doctrine. Through this lens, the book examines the intersection of faith, power, and intellectual inquiry in shaping medieval Christianity, offering insight into the pivotal role that dissent played in the evolution of Western religious and cultural 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 1965.

Eugen Weber

The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905-1914

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The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905–1914 offers a penetrating exploration of a transformative era in French history, where nationalism reshaped political ideologies and societal attitudes. This book examines how nationalism evolved from a scattered sentiment into a cohesive, if volatile, force that influenced France's domestic and foreign policies on the eve of World War I. The text explores the nuanced distinction between patriotism and nationalism, highlighting how fear of external threats and internal anxieties over modernization and social unrest galvanized a revival of nationalistic fervor. Through careful analysis, the book uncovers the ways political elites, cultural influencers, and regional loyalties contributed to a complex and often contradictory nationalist narrative.

Focusing on the interplay between political ideologies, social structures, and individual actors, The Nationalist Revival in France, 1905–1914 illuminates the varied motivations that fueled this phenomenon. From the remnants of 19th-century revanchist ambitions to the rise of new ultranationalist rhetoric, the book places this revival within a broader European context, drawing parallels with contemporary movements elsewhere. With meticulous research and a focus on Paris as the epicenter of cultural and political agitation, this work is an essential resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the roots of modern nationalism and its enduring impact on French society 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 1968.

K. S. Liew

Struggle for Democracy

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Struggle for Democracy: Sung Chiao-jen and the 1911 Chinese Revolution by K. S. Liew offers a penetrating study of one of the central yet often overlooked figures of modern Chinese history. Sung Chiao-jen, revolutionary organizer, party founder, and political visionary, emerged as a leader during the tumultuous decade that culminated in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty. His assassination in 1913, just as the fledgling Republic sought stability, symbolized both the promise and fragility of China’s democratic experiment. Liew situates Sung within the broader sweep of revolutionary thought, factional politics, and the struggles between reformers, militarists, and constitutionalists. In doing so, he sheds light on the competing currents that shaped the 1911 Revolution and the fragile institutions that followed.

Drawing on extensive archival research across China, Japan, and Taiwan, as well as a wide range of Chinese and Western sources, Liew reconstructs Sung’s intellectual formation, his organizational strategies, and his vision for parliamentary governance. The book also engages with the enduring historiographical debate over whether Sung’s pursuit of cabinet government and party politics represented progressive foresight or dangerous moderation in the face of Yuan Shih-k’ai’s ambitions. By tracing Sung’s short yet pivotal career, Struggle for Democracy illuminates both the internal contradictions of China’s first republic and the wider historical trajectory that would lead away from democratic aspiration toward authoritarian rule. It is an essential resource for scholars of modern China, revolutionary movements, and the challenges of democratic institution-building.

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.

Ruth apRoberts

The Ancient Dialect

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In The Ancient Dialect: Thomas Carlyle and Comparative Religion, the author examines how Carlyle’s perspective on religion, language, and human potential both shaped and transcended the intellectual boundaries of his time. The book highlights Carlyle’s movement away from traditional Christian dogma to a more inclusive view that embraces the diversity of world religions, myths, and the collective quest for meaning as central products of human expression. Carlyle recognized these varied forms of belief as expressions of a shared human essence, intuitively grasping the notion of a “global village” long before the term existed. His work placed him at the intersection of emerging modern perspectives, anticipating philosophical shifts from universal truths to pluralistic understandings of reality. Carlyle’s idea of language as a mutable, expressive force reflects a philosophy where meaning is not fixed but rather molded by the cultural and historical contexts of the speaker.

This book focuses on how Carlyle’s writings, especially his engagement with comparative religion, anticipated ideas that later shaped both literary and scientific thought. Carlyle’s views on the mysteries of the universe—often explored through Job’s questioning stance and metaphors of human limitation—parallel scientific perspectives on the unknown and unknowable. He approached humanity’s role in the cosmos with a sense of wonder and humility, challenging the reductive interpretations of positivism in favor of an epistemology that acknowledges the limits of human understanding. By celebrating human creativity and the diversity of religious expression, Carlyle underscored the idea that humans are “miracles of miracles,” embodying an intellectual and spiritual curiosity that links to the central theme of this study: Carlyle as a visionary whose insights bridge religious tradition and the modernist embrace of an expansive, interconnected 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 1988.

Bertrand Harris Bronson

Facets of the Enlightenment

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Facets of the Enlightenment: Studies in English Literature and Its Contexts presents a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of English culture during the eighteenth century. The author emphasizes the complexity of this era, acknowledging its contradictions, self-contradictions, and violent contrasts. The essays aim to offer a balanced view of the period, recognizing both its virtues and shortcomings.

The author reflects on his deep engagement with the Enlightenment era, noting that his interest began in the classroom, both as a student and a teacher. His approach to teaching the Age of Johnson led him to explore not only literature but also social history, intellectual trends, the backgrounds of authors, and other artistic expressions of the time. The collection is driven by a desire to explore the interconnectedness of the arts and literature, challenging simplistic cultural history narratives and questioning the early disappearance of classical ideals.

The essays are varied, some examining the development of trends, others focusing on individual authors or works. While the papers were not written specifically for the classroom, they are rooted in the author's educational experience. Overall, the work expresses a sympathy for the intellectual and moral stance represented by Samuel Johnson, characterized by a positive and dynamic classicism, despite the superficial contradictions of the period.

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.

William Brustein

The Social Origins of Political Regionalism

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William Brustein’s The Social Origins of Political Regionalism: France 1849–1981 tackles a central puzzle in modern French history: why regions with similar agrarian economies—like Argentré-du-Plessis in Brittany and Bonnieux in Provence—have persistently voted in opposite ideological blocs for more than a century. Brustein notes that while western France has consistently aligned with the Right, Mediterranean France has been just as reliably Left, a striking divergence visible in national legislative elections from 1849 through 1981. He situates this pattern within the broader phenomenon of political regionalism, whereby entire areas maintain distinctive political loyalties across generations, as seen in the American South, Canadian Saskatchewan, or Indian Kerala. Existing explanations, Brustein argues, falter because they fail to bridge history’s concern with local particularities and sociology’s search for generalizable models. His solution is a theoretical framework that fuses rational-choice assumptions about individual behavior with the Marxist concept of the mode of production.

According to Brustein, discrete regional modes of production shaped distinct social structures in France, which in turn generated enduring constellations of cultivators’ interests and predictable patterns of political behavior. To test this mode-of-production theory, he turns to archival data from three pivotal legislative contests: 1849, when the divisions of Left and Right were first clearly marked; 1914, on the eve of World War I; and 1981, when François Mitterrand’s Socialist victory brought the Left to power. France provides an ideal case, he contends, not only because of its long-standing and sharply polarized regional voting blocs but also because both western and Mediterranean regions were largely agrarian and politically peripheral, making economic structural differences more salient. By combining comparative theory with close empirical analysis, Brustein demonstrates that regional political cultures were not simply accidents of geography or tradition but products of deeply rooted economic and social arrangements, offering a model with implications well beyond the French case.

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.

Amelia E. Van Vleck

Memory and Re-Creation in Troubadour Lyric

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Memory and Re-Creation in Troubadour Lyric delves into the intricate and dynamic world of medieval troubadour poetry, examining its artistic evolution and cultural context. This groundbreaking work challenges traditional romanticized interpretations of troubadour songs, which often viewed them as personal outpourings of emotion or autobiographical reflections. Instead, the book situates troubadour lyric within a framework of formalism and performance, emphasizing its reliance on conventions, originality, and interaction with audiences. By analyzing the dynamic process of "mouvance"—the fluidity of medieval texts during oral and written transmission—this study highlights how troubadours balanced the creation of distinctive poetic voices with the inevitability of adaptation and transformation over time.

The book explores how troubadours actively engaged in literary innovation while addressing the inherent challenges of oral tradition and textual mobility. Through in-depth analyses of poets like Jaufre Rudel, Raimbaut d'Aurenga, and Arnaut Daniel, it reveals the complex interplay between individuality and tradition, as well as the deliberate use of metaphor, rhyme, and structure to shape audience reception. With its rich examination of twelfth-century poetics, performance practices, and manuscript evidence, Memory and Re-Creation in Troubadour Lyric offers a nuanced understanding of how these medieval poets navigated the tension between ephemeral oral performances and the enduring legacy of written text. This work is an invaluable resource for those seeking to uncover the layered artistry of troubadour poetry and its enduring cultural significance.

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.

Rosemary Freeman

The Faerie Queene

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The Faerie Queene: A Companion for Readers is an insightful study of Edmund Spenser's epic poem, offering a comprehensive exploration of its intricate themes, allegory, and narrative structure. Divided into two parts, the book first delves into general topics such as the poem's design, the significance of its allegorical elements, and the broader artistic context of Spenser's work. The author emphasizes the importance of reading The Faerie Queene as a cohesive whole, where each book and episode contributes to the poem’s overall meaning and emotional impact. Rather than focusing solely on the traditional allegorical interpretation, the study encourages readers to appreciate Spenser’s imaginative process and the poetic beauty that underlies his work.

The second part of the book provides a detailed analysis of each individual book of The Faerie Queene, highlighting the unique thematic and emotional tone of each. The author rejects the idea of rigid literary systems and instead advocates for an appreciation of the poem’s dynamic nature, where recurring themes and motifs are reimagined in fresh ways throughout the text. Drawing on the Oxford English Texts edition of The Faerie Queene, the study reflects the author's deep personal engagement with the poem and their belief in the value of direct, experiential reading over simplified or overly systematic interpretations. With its thoughtful analysis and passionate approach, this companion offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the greatest works of English literature.

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.

Donald L. Martin

An Ownership Theory of the Trade Union

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An Ownership Theory of the Trade Union explores the economic theories behind trade union behavior, analyzing the historical struggle to define what unions maximize. Despite various theories suggesting unions aim to maximize wage rates, membership benefits, or organizational survival, a consistent economic model for unions has been elusive. The book critiques previous models, highlighting the need for an ownership-based approach to better explain unions’ objectives. By examining the structure of property rights within unions, the book argues that a theory of union behavior must take into account the specific rights and incentives facing union members and leaders.

The author introduces two contrasting models: one assuming private-property rights that allow union members to share in the capital value of future union gains, and another based on nonproprietary assumptions where members lack individual claims to union rents. These models offer differing predictions for union policies on wages, benefits, and membership, influenced by whether union members have a vested interest in the union's capitalized wealth. The book asserts that analyzing the union's structure of property rights provides valuable insights into the practical incentives that drive union policies, which are often inconsistent with wealth-maximization assumptions in traditional economic models.

The book’s chapters address specific elements of union organization, including the role of union leaders, monitoring costs, and membership pricing and rationing. Through this analysis, it reveals how the ownership structure within unions shapes their economic decisions, contrasting proprietary and nonproprietary models in terms of membership access, wage policies, and managerial discretion. By focusing on property rights and institutional incentives, An Ownership Theory of the Trade Union aims to offer a more precise and testable model of union behavior, aligning it more closely with broader economic theories.

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.

Edited by Alexander Eckstein

Comparison of Economic Systems

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Comparison of Economic Systems: Theoretical and Methodological Approaches offers a profound exploration of the analytical frameworks and methodologies that define the field of comparative economics. Emerging from a University of Michigan research conference, the book charts the evolution of comparative economic systems as a discipline, initially focused on evaluating grand “isms” like capitalism and socialism. It shifts the focus toward a nuanced understanding of the traits, institutions, and decision-making mechanisms that influence economic behavior and performance across different systems. By examining theoretical models, such as those proposed by Koopmans, Montias, and Hurwicz, the volume highlights the interplay of variables like property relations, incentive structures, and resource allocation methods within mixed economic systems. The book seeks to bridge ideological labels with empirical data, fostering a more sophisticated analysis of economic systems in practice.

This collection is not just an academic critique of economic ideologies but also a practical guide to comparing performance metrics like growth, efficiency, and stability across national economies. It delves into contemporary challenges, including decision-making in large bureaucracies, the role of public versus private ownership, and the impact of technological advancement on economic organization. With contributions from leading economists and case studies, such as Bergson's work on the Soviet Union and the United States, the book underscores the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches to refine the methodologies of comparative economics. It is an essential resource for economists and policy analysts seeking to understand the complexities of economic systems and their implications for global 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 1971.

Joseph L. Esposito

The Obsolete Self

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The Obsolete Self: Philosophical Dimensions of Aging explores the complex interplay between aging and identity, offering a profound critique of the traditional perceptions of aging as mere physical decline or social obsolescence. By delving into the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging, this book challenges the view that growing older inevitably leads to the disintegration of the self. Instead, it argues for a reframing of aging as an integral and meaningful phase of human life, rich with its own potential for growth and insight.

Authoritative yet accessible, this work investigates the underlying philosophical assumptions about aging that influence individual and societal attitudes. It examines how aging intersects with notions of personal identity, moral agency, and societal value, proposing that our cultural and social frameworks need to evolve to embrace the dignity and worth of all life stages. With an engaging blend of metaphysical inquiry and practical reflections, The Obsolete Self calls for a shift in both individual perspectives and societal structures to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of aging as an essential part of the 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.

Hans Barth

Truth and Ideology

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Truth and Ideology, by Swiss philosopher Hans Barth and translated into English by Frederic Lilge, is a landmark work in the history of ideas. First published in 1945, the book traces the transformation of the concept of ideology from its eighteenth-century origins to its radical formulations in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Barth shows how a term once meant to designate systematic inquiry into human thought came to carry the pejorative sense of false consciousness and partisan distortion. At the heart of the book lies a paradox: even theories that reduce all ideas to instruments of interest or power must themselves lay claim to truth, and in doing so reveal tensions they cannot resolve.

The study unfolds as an intellectual genealogy. Beginning with Francis Bacon’s “idols” as a typology of error, Barth then turns to Enlightenment figures such as Helvétius, Holbach, and Destutt de Tracy, who recast error as prejudice deliberately cultivated by church and state, and promoted education as the route to emancipation. He then considers Marx’s materialist reduction of thought to class interest and Nietzsche’s suspicion that knowledge itself masks the will to power. Schopenhauer figures as an important precursor to Nietzsche, while a later appendix adds Rousseau’s theory of alienation as a foundation for Hegel and Marx. Across these case studies, Barth demonstrates how skepticism about the possibility of truth intensified from Bacon’s correctable fallibility to Marx and Nietzsche’s radical suspicion. Yet he also highlights the self-contradictions that appear when such thinkers assert the truth of their own theories.

By combining meticulous textual analysis with an immanent mode of critique, Truth and Ideology illuminates the stakes of modern philosophy’s struggle with skepticism. Barth’s central claim is that human association itself depends on the presupposition of truth: agreement, whether in science, politics, or everyday life, would be impossible without it. The book thus defends the value of truth at a moment of historical crisis, written in the aftermath of totalitarian propaganda and global war. Both a work of scholarship and a passionate argument for intellectual responsibility, it remains a vital resource for philosophers, historians, and political theorists seeking to understand how ideology and truth are bound together in modern 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 1976.

Judith E. Gruber

Controlling Bureaucracies

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Controlling Bureaucracies: Dilemmas in Democratic Governance offers a deep dive into the challenges and complexities of reconciling democratic ideals with the increasing influence of bureaucratic institutions. This book critically examines how modern democracies can maintain accountability and public control over unelected bureaucrats who wield significant power in shaping public policy. With vivid examples and rigorous analysis, the text explores the tension between the efficiency of bureaucracies and the democratic principle of government by the people. From the delegation of decision-making power to mechanisms for oversight and accountability, the book outlines the evolving strategies for achieving democratic control in an age of sprawling administrative structures.

Key themes include the rise of bureaucratic autonomy, the challenges of aligning bureaucratic actions with public expectations, and the need for innovative approaches to governance. Through interdisciplinary insights, the author addresses the broader implications of these dynamics for democratic theory and practice. Whether analyzing historical developments or proposing frameworks for contemporary governance, Controlling Bureaucracies is an essential resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone concerned with the future of democracy in a bureaucratized 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 1987.

Sylvia Vatuk

Kinship and Urbanization

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Kinship and Urbanization: White Collar Migrants in North India delves into the social dynamics of rural-to-urban migration within India's burgeoning white-collar middle class. Focusing on a North Indian city, the study examines two key questions central to urban sociology: the transformation of kinship ties and the significance of neighborhood life in the urban environment. Drawing from participant observation and unstructured interviews, the book challenges the classic theories of urbanization, which often predict the erosion of family and community connections in modern cities. Instead, it uncovers how kinship networks adapt to urban life, providing crucial support to migrants navigating the complexities of a new social landscape.

By placing the experiences of urban migrants within the broader context of India's rapid modernization, the book highlights the enduring importance of both family ties and neighborhood associations. The narrative connects rural traditions with urban realities, revealing how urbanization reshapes, rather than replaces, established social norms. This nuanced exploration offers valuable insights into the changing social fabric of contemporary India, making it a critical read for scholars of anthropology, sociology, and South Asian 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 1972.