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Georges Sorel

The Illusions of Progress

$95.00

Georges Sorel’s The Illusions of Progress critically examines the modern concept of progress, tracing its origins to Enlightenment-era rationalism and exposing its role as an ideological construct serving bourgeois interests. Sorel argues that progress, often presented as an inevitable and universal force driving human betterment, is in reality a tool of social and political domination. This ideology fosters complacency, legitimizes the power of ruling elites, and stifles genuine moral and revolutionary vigor. By conflating progress with virtue, modern society undermines its own moral foundations, replacing meaningful action and struggle with passive acceptance of a deterministic historical narrative. Sorel critiques both liberal democracy and parliamentary socialism for perpetuating this illusion of progress while entrenching the same elite structures that have dominated society across different eras.

To counter the stifling effects of progressivism, Sorel advocates for revolutionary myths, such as the general strike, which inspire moral renewal and action through their emotive and imaginative power. Unlike rigid ideologies, myths remain adaptable and rooted in human creativity, fostering the kind of virtuous struggle that Sorel admires in periods of historical greatness, such as ancient Greece or the early Roman Republic. Despite his critique of progress, Sorel acknowledges the potential for material improvement in production, championing innovation driven by autonomous producers rather than bureaucratic control. Ultimately, he sees progress not as a natural law or moral imperative, but as an ideological weapon of the status quo, masking social inequalities and preventing the transformative energy needed for true societal renewal.

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

Carl Anthony Mosk

Making Health Work

$39.95

Mosk shows how population quality provides a key to understanding economic growth and social change 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 1996.

Carl Anthony Mosk

Making Health Work

$95.00

Mosk shows how population quality provides a key to understanding economic growth and social change 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 1996.

Pierre Birot Translated by C. Ian Jackson and Keith M. Clayton

The Cycle of Erosion in Different Climates

$95.00

The Cycle of Erosion in Different Climates delves into the fascinating interplay between climatic factors and landform evolution, rooted in Professor Birot's influential lectures in Brazil following the 1956 International Geographical Congress. This book serves as a bridge between the climato-morphological focus dominant in continental Europe and the traditional, Davisian geomorphological perspectives prevalent in English-speaking regions. Birot offers a nuanced perspective that synthesizes contemporary insights with established theories, resulting in a comprehensive examination of how erosion cycles operate across various climatic contexts. By analyzing processes like rock decomposition, debris transport on slopes, and riverbed dynamics, the book provides a rich framework for understanding landform development.

A key feature of this study is its exploration of the cycle of erosion, which represents the evolution of slopes toward a level surface, progressing through stages of youth, maturity, and senility. The text discusses the intricate balance between weathering and transport mechanisms, emphasizing how climatic conditions influence these processes. From the dynamic interplay of water and detritus on slopes to the establishment of river profiles of equilibrium, Birot presents a vivid depiction of geomorphological phenomena. This English translation preserves the essence of the original French text while adapting terms and concepts to enhance accessibility for English-speaking audiences. It not only fills a critical gap in the literature but also fosters greater international communication in geomorphology, underscoring the universal relevance of these natural processes.

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.

Ronald C. Tobey

Technology as Freedom

$95.00

Before 1930, the domestic market for electrical appliances was segmented, but New Deal policies and programs created a true mass market, reshaping the electrical and housing markets and guiding them toward mandated social goals. The New Deal identified electrical refrigeration as a key technology to reform domestic labor, raise family health, and build family assets. New Deal incentives led to nearly fifty percent of Title I National Housing Act loans being used to buy electric refrigerators in the 1930s. New Deal policies ultimately created the mass commodity culture of home-owning families that typified the conservative 1950s.

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

Forrest D. Colburn

Post-Revolutionary Nicaragua

$39.95

Post-Revolutionary Nicaragua: State, Class, and the Dilemmas of Agrarian Policy offers a penetrating analysis of the challenges faced by the Sandinista regime following the overthrow of the Somoza dynasty in 1979. Written in the context of a developing nation grappling with revolutionary transformation, this book examines how the Sandinista Front for National Liberation (FSLN) sought to address profound social and economic inequalities while contending with structural constraints, counterrevolutionary pressures, and international interference, particularly from the United States. The study focuses on the agrarian sector, which is pivotal for both foreign exchange and the livelihoods of the majority of Nicaraguans, analyzing the government’s policies toward various agricultural strata, from large cotton and coffee producers to small farmers and wage laborers.

Through a detailed sector analysis and extensive fieldwork conducted between 1981 and 1984, the author unravels the complexities of policy implementation and its socio-political ramifications. The book highlights the inherent tensions in post-revolutionary governance, including the need to balance ideological commitments with economic pragmatism. It also explores the interplay between state initiatives and rural responses, shedding light on how market interventions shaped class dynamics and political alignments. With its rigorous empirical approach and theoretical insights, this work provides a nuanced perspective on the possibilities and limitations of revolutionary change in small, developing nations, offering valuable lessons for scholars of political economy, agrarian studies, and Latin American history.

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

Thomas Parkinson

Hart Crane and Yvor Winters

$39.95

Hart Crane and Yvor Winters: Their Literary Correspondence delves into the profound yet contrasting relationship between two towering figures in 20th-century American poetry. Hart Crane, known for his bold, emotionally charged poetry and turbulent life, and Yvor Winters, a disciplined poet and critic, might seem like antithetical figures: the bohemian versus the scholar, the restless creative versus the stable family man. Yet their correspondence reveals a deeper connection through shared passion for poetry, mutual respect for each other’s work, and a significant exchange of ideas. This book explores their relationship, spanning Crane’s effusive gratitude for Winters’s critiques of The Bridge to the tensions that ultimately fractured their bond. Crane’s letters, preserved by Winters, offer an invaluable glimpse into his evolving poetics and his creative process, as well as the ways in which Winters influenced and challenged him.

The book situates this correspondence within the broader literary context of their time, illustrating how their dialogue reflects larger trends and tensions in American poetry. Crane's visionary and often chaotic approach contrasts sharply with Winters's insistence on precision and restraint, illuminating their divergent poetic philosophies. Despite their differences, both men were deeply committed to their craft, pushing the boundaries of American poetry in their own ways. Crane’s vivid, risk-taking style often verged on collapse but offered moments of breathtaking brilliance, while Winters’s disciplined, ethical poetry exuded intellectual rigor and formal mastery. By juxtaposing their lives, letters, and works, the book not only enriches our understanding of these two remarkable poets but also sheds light on the complex interplay of personality, ideology, and artistry that shapes poetic expression.

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.

V. Norskov Olsen

John Foxe and the Elizabethan Church

$39.95

John Foxe and the Elizabethan Church by V. Norskov Olsen offers a deeply researched study of one of the most influential figures of the English Reformation. Foxe, best known for his monumental Acts and Monuments (popularly called the Book of Martyrs), has long been seen as a martyrologist and historian. Olsen goes further, presenting Foxe as a theologian whose ecclesiology shaped both Elizabethan religious identity and subsequent Protestant self-understanding. By tracing Foxe’s engagement with Christian Humanism, Puritan impulses, and the politics of the Elizabethan Settlement, Olsen demonstrates how Foxe articulated a vision of the Church that was simultaneously Anglican, reformist, and deeply apocalyptic.

This volume situates Foxe within broader currents of Protestant historiography and apocalyptic thought, emphasizing his unique synthesis of Erasmian moderation, Puritan rigor, and English nationalism. Through close readings of Foxe’s minor works alongside the successive editions of the Acts and Monuments, Olsen reconstructs Foxe’s understanding of the Church as both persecuted and triumphant, defined by continuity with the ancient faith and oriented toward eschatological hope. Essential for scholars of Reformation theology, church history, and Elizabethan religion, the book reframes Foxe not simply as a chronicler of martyrdom, but as a central architect of Protestant ecclesial thought.

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

V. Norskov Olsen

John Foxe and the Elizabethan Church

$95.00

John Foxe and the Elizabethan Church by V. Norskov Olsen offers a deeply researched study of one of the most influential figures of the English Reformation. Foxe, best known for his monumental Acts and Monuments (popularly called the Book of Martyrs), has long been seen as a martyrologist and historian. Olsen goes further, presenting Foxe as a theologian whose ecclesiology shaped both Elizabethan religious identity and subsequent Protestant self-understanding. By tracing Foxe’s engagement with Christian Humanism, Puritan impulses, and the politics of the Elizabethan Settlement, Olsen demonstrates how Foxe articulated a vision of the Church that was simultaneously Anglican, reformist, and deeply apocalyptic.

This volume situates Foxe within broader currents of Protestant historiography and apocalyptic thought, emphasizing his unique synthesis of Erasmian moderation, Puritan rigor, and English nationalism. Through close readings of Foxe’s minor works alongside the successive editions of the Acts and Monuments, Olsen reconstructs Foxe’s understanding of the Church as both persecuted and triumphant, defined by continuity with the ancient faith and oriented toward eschatological hope. Essential for scholars of Reformation theology, church history, and Elizabethan religion, the book reframes Foxe not simply as a chronicler of martyrdom, but as a central architect of Protestant ecclesial thought.

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

Edited by Ira M. Lapidus

Middle Eastern Cities

$39.95

Middle Eastern Cities: A Symposium on Ancient, Islamic, and Contemporary Middle Eastern Urbanism is an essential exploration of the enduring relationship between urban centers and their surrounding societies throughout the history of the Middle East. This collection emerges from a landmark symposium held at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966, which convened leading scholars across disciplines to examine the dynamic roles cities have played in political, cultural, and economic spheres across ancient, Islamic, and modern contexts. Spanning discussions on the interplay between urban and rural areas, demographic transitions, social hierarchies, and the impact of cultural and religious institutions, the volume seeks to weave together disparate strands of research into a cohesive understanding of Middle Eastern urbanism.

Central themes include the interdependence between cities and their environments—be it ecological, economic, or cultural—and the internal structures that shape urban societies, from kinship networks and religious institutions to evolving patterns of social stratification and integration. Contributions from renowned scholars such as Professors Oppenheim, Grabar, and Issawi delve into specific facets of urban life, while a concluding essay synthesizes broader methodological and theoretical implications for the study of cities. Enhanced by thoughtful discussions and edited transcripts of conference exchanges, this volume stands as a significant contribution to the study of urbanism, offering a multidimensional lens for understanding the historical and ongoing transformations of Middle Eastern 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 1969.

Ronald C. Tobey

Technology as Freedom

$49.95

Before 1930, the domestic market for electrical appliances was segmented, but New Deal policies and programs created a true mass market, reshaping the electrical and housing markets and guiding them toward mandated social goals. The New Deal identified electrical refrigeration as a key technology to reform domestic labor, raise family health, and build family assets. New Deal incentives led to nearly fifty percent of Title I National Housing Act loans being used to buy electric refrigerators in the 1930s. New Deal policies ultimately created the mass commodity culture of home-owning families that typified the conservative 1950s.

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

Jaime Vicens Vives Translated and Edited by Joan Connelly Ullman

Approaches to the History of Spain

$95.00

This title offers a concise yet profound exploration of Spanish history, presented with Vicens' distinct methodology and dedication to historical accuracy. Written in a straightforward, unbiased manner, Vicens sought to penetrate beyond political rhetoric and traditional narratives, aiming to uncover the economic and social forces underpinning historical events. Emphasizing statistical analysis and tangible data, Vicens presents a well-rounded and realistic perspective, delving into lesser-explored details such as trade, population dynamics, and regional social structures.

This second edition, updated to reflect recent historiographical advances, maintains the book’s focus on a pragmatic approach to history. It incorporates additional chapters and commentary to address new research and clarifications on controversial points. Vicens’ emphasis on economic and social analysis over ideological interpretations set the stage for modern, interdisciplinary approaches to Spanish history, making this work foundational for students and scholars alike.

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

Robert T. Clark, Jr.

Herder

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Herder: His Life and Thought aims to offer a comprehensive biography of Johann Gottfried von Herder, a pivotal figure in the German Enlightenment and early Romanticism. The book serves two purposes: first, to provide English-speaking readers with a detailed picture of Herder’s life and thought, contextualized within the intellectual climate of his time; and second, to incorporate insights from the last half-century of Herder studies. Given the scarcity of Herder’s works in English, the author quotes extensively from primary texts, supported by an extensive bibliography and detailed documentation. This approach aims to make Herder’s ideas accessible and provide a fresh interpretation of his contributions to philosophy, literature, and cultural thought.

The book navigates the challenges of Herder biography by critically engaging with earlier works, such as Rudolf Haym’s 19th-century authoritative biography and the Suphan edition of Herder’s writings. While Haym and his successors, like Kühnemann, provided invaluable factual detail, their Kantian philosophical leanings often led them to undervalue or misinterpret Herder’s original contributions. This biography seeks to redress such imbalances by focusing on Herder as an independent thinker who synthesized Enlightenment rationalism with an appreciation for cultural diversity and creative spontaneity. It challenges long-standing assumptions about Herder’s dependence on figures like Hamann and Rousseau, instead highlighting his nuanced engagement with the broader intellectual currents of his era. By reevaluating Herder’s complex relationship with Rationalism and Romanticism, the book aims to present a balanced and modern perspective on a thinker whose ideas continue to resonate across disciplines.

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.

E. Valentine Daniel

Culture/Contexture

$95.00

The rapprochement of anthropology and literary studies, begun nearly fifteen years ago by such pioneering scholars as Clifford Geertz, Edward Said, and James Clifford, has led not only to the creation of the new scholarly domain of cultural studies but to the deepening and widening of both original fields. Literary critics have learned to "anthropologize" their studies—to ask questions about the construction of meanings under historical conditions and reflect on cultural "situatedness." Anthropologists have discovered narratives other than the master narratives of disciplinary social science that need to be drawn on to compose ethnographies.

Culture/Contexture brings together for the first time literature and anthropology scholars to reflect on the antidisciplinary urge that has made the creative borrowing between their two fields both possible and necessary. Critically expanding on such pathbreaking works as James Clifford and George Marcus's Writing Culture and Marcus and Michael M. J. Fischer's Anthropology as Cultural Critique, contributors explore the fascination that draws the disciplines together and the fears that keep them apart. Their topics demonstrate the rich intersection of anthropology and literary studies, ranging from reading and race to writing and representation, incest and violence, and travel and time.

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

William C. Clarke

Place and People

$39.95

Place and People: An Ecology of a New Guinean Community offers an in-depth exploration of the interconnectedness between human behavior and the environment within the context of the Bomagai-Angoiang people of New Guinea. This work, rooted in the author’s interdisciplinary research in geography and anthropology, seeks to unravel the ecological dynamics of a small community living within the Ndwimba Basin. It presents a vivid narrative of how the Maring-speaking people adapt to, interact with, and modify their environment, crafting an intricate ecosystem where humans play a pivotal role.

Drawing on fieldwork conducted in the mid-1960s as part of a larger research initiative on the New Guinea rainforest, the book situates itself within the broader conversation of human and cultural ecology. The author skillfully integrates data on agriculture, land use, and environmental conditions, addressing key hypotheses on population pressure and resource distribution. Through careful synthesis, the study balances academic rigor with accessibility, offering readers a concise yet comprehensive view of the ecosystem’s structure, functions, and evolving trends. This work not only contributes to ecological and anthropological scholarship but also serves as a testament to the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

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.

H. W. Scheffler

Choiseul Island Social Structure

$49.95

Choiseul Island Social Structure offers a comprehensive exploration of the social organization and cultural practices of Choiseul Island in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, primarily focusing on the Yarisi area. Based on extensive fieldwork conducted over 18 months between 1958 and 1961, this anthropological study reconstructs the societal framework as it was around 1900, offering insights into both past traditions and their lingering influences on the present. By examining the continuity and changes in Choiseulese society, the author navigates complex issues like the interplay of historical narratives, cultural norms, and lived experiences. The book also tackles the challenges of studying non-unilineal or ambilateral kin groups, offering a detailed analysis of how such societies manage overlapping genealogical networks and maintain discrete social groupings.

This scholarly work critically addresses theoretical debates about descent, kinship, and social processes, aiming to link cultural ideologies with real-world social actions. By redefining terminologies and methodologies, the study sheds light on the "cognatic descent problem" and contributes significantly to anthropological discussions on descent groups in the Pacific. With its careful synthesis of historical and contemporary data, the book not only provides a vivid portrayal of Choiseulese social life but also advances broader understandings of kinship systems and social dynamics. It is an invaluable resource for anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the complexities of Pacific Island cultures.

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.

Hilton Landry

Interpretations in Shakespeare's Sonnets

$95.00

Interpretations in Shakespeare's Sonnets offers a deep exploration into the timeless beauty and complexity of Shakespeare’s celebrated poetic collection. The book examines how Sonnets have been both misunderstood and admired across centuries, tracing historical biases and shifting critical perceptions. From their initial neglect in the 17th century to their 19th-century elevation as masterpieces of lyrical intensity, the Sonnets have often been constrained by readers’ attempts to impose narrative structure or conform them to preconceived notions of poetry.

Rejecting traditional divisions, such as the binary grouping of the Fair Youth and Dark Lady poems, this work underscores the individuality of each Sonnet and the nuanced relationships between them. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how Shakespeare’s poetry resists categorization, embracing ambiguity and interconnected themes. By examining the rich linguistic, emotional, and thematic layers of the Sonnets, the book illuminates their enduring power to challenge, inspire, and captivate readers and scholars alike.

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

H. W. Scheffler

Choiseul Island Social Structure

$95.00

Choiseul Island Social Structure offers a comprehensive exploration of the social organization and cultural practices of Choiseul Island in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, primarily focusing on the Yarisi area. Based on extensive fieldwork conducted over 18 months between 1958 and 1961, this anthropological study reconstructs the societal framework as it was around 1900, offering insights into both past traditions and their lingering influences on the present. By examining the continuity and changes in Choiseulese society, the author navigates complex issues like the interplay of historical narratives, cultural norms, and lived experiences. The book also tackles the challenges of studying non-unilineal or ambilateral kin groups, offering a detailed analysis of how such societies manage overlapping genealogical networks and maintain discrete social groupings.

This scholarly work critically addresses theoretical debates about descent, kinship, and social processes, aiming to link cultural ideologies with real-world social actions. By redefining terminologies and methodologies, the study sheds light on the "cognatic descent problem" and contributes significantly to anthropological discussions on descent groups in the Pacific. With its careful synthesis of historical and contemporary data, the book not only provides a vivid portrayal of Choiseulese social life but also advances broader understandings of kinship systems and social dynamics. It is an invaluable resource for anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the complexities of Pacific Island cultures.

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.

William C. Clarke

Place and People

$95.00

Place and People: An Ecology of a New Guinean Community offers an in-depth exploration of the interconnectedness between human behavior and the environment within the context of the Bomagai-Angoiang people of New Guinea. This work, rooted in the author’s interdisciplinary research in geography and anthropology, seeks to unravel the ecological dynamics of a small community living within the Ndwimba Basin. It presents a vivid narrative of how the Maring-speaking people adapt to, interact with, and modify their environment, crafting an intricate ecosystem where humans play a pivotal role.

Drawing on fieldwork conducted in the mid-1960s as part of a larger research initiative on the New Guinea rainforest, the book situates itself within the broader conversation of human and cultural ecology. The author skillfully integrates data on agriculture, land use, and environmental conditions, addressing key hypotheses on population pressure and resource distribution. Through careful synthesis, the study balances academic rigor with accessibility, offering readers a concise yet comprehensive view of the ecosystem’s structure, functions, and evolving trends. This work not only contributes to ecological and anthropological scholarship but also serves as a testament to the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

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.

Jay Monaghan

Australians and the Gold Rush

$49.95

Australians and the Gold Rush: California and Down Under 1849-1854 vividly recounts the dramatic intersection of two worlds during the California Gold Rush. Beginning with the arrival of news about gold in Sydney in December 1848, the narrative introduces John Fairfax, editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, whose skepticism about "California fever" mirrors a broader societal ambivalence. The discovery of gold, initially treated with intrigue and doubt, quickly turned into a commercial opportunity for merchants like Robert Towns, who leveraged the rush to offload surplus goods to San Francisco. This richly detailed account captures the social and economic tensions of the time—ranging from class divides and labor unrest in Australia to the calculated opportunism of merchants and shipowners capitalizing on trans-Pacific trade.

The book also highlights the cultural dynamics between Australians and Americans, with Fairfax embodying a British disdain for American democracy while grappling with the transformative potential of the gold rush. Amid the flurry of advertisements, speculations, and passenger arrangements, the departure of the first gold seekers marked the beginning of Australia's connection to California’s historic gold fields. Drawing on the colorful characters, bustling Circular Wharf scenes, and the broader geopolitical context, Australians and the Gold Rush paints a compelling picture of the profound economic and social shifts spurred by the lure of California's gold.

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

Arnold Krupat

The Voice in the Margin

$39.95

In its consideration of American Indian literature as a rich and exciting body of work, The Voice in the Margin invites us to broaden our notion of what a truly inclusive American literature might be, and of how it might be placed in relation to an international—a "cosmopolitan"—literary canon. The book comes at a time when the most influential national media have focused attention on the subject of the literary canon. They have made it an issue not merely of academic but of general public concern, expressing strong opinions on the subject of what the American student should or should not read as essential or core texts. Is the literary canon simply a given of tradition and history, or is it, and must it be, constantly under construction? The question remains hotly contested to the present moment.

Arnold Krupat argues that the literary expression of the indigenous peoples of the United States has claims on us to more than marginal attention. Demonstrating a firm grasp of both literary history and contemporary critical theory, he situates Indian literature, traditional and modern, in a variety of contexts and categories. His extensive knowledge of the history and current theory of ethnography recommends the book to anthropologists and folklorists as well as to students and teachers of literature, both canonical and noncanonical. The materials covered, the perspectives considered, and the learning displayed all make The Voice in the Margin a major contribution to the exciting field of contemporary cultural studies.

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

Hilton Landry

Interpretations in Shakespeare's Sonnets

$39.95

Interpretations in Shakespeare's Sonnets offers a deep exploration into the timeless beauty and complexity of Shakespeare’s celebrated poetic collection. The book examines how Sonnets have been both misunderstood and admired across centuries, tracing historical biases and shifting critical perceptions. From their initial neglect in the 17th century to their 19th-century elevation as masterpieces of lyrical intensity, the Sonnets have often been constrained by readers’ attempts to impose narrative structure or conform them to preconceived notions of poetry.

Rejecting traditional divisions, such as the binary grouping of the Fair Youth and Dark Lady poems, this work underscores the individuality of each Sonnet and the nuanced relationships between them. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how Shakespeare’s poetry resists categorization, embracing ambiguity and interconnected themes. By examining the rich linguistic, emotional, and thematic layers of the Sonnets, the book illuminates their enduring power to challenge, inspire, and captivate readers and scholars alike.

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

Alan P. L. Liu

Communications and National Integration in Communist China

$95.00

Communications and National Integration in Communist China explores the unprecedented efforts of Mao Zedong’s government to unify a vast, diverse nation through mass persuasion and propaganda. Dr. Liu delves into the innovative, low-cost communication systems—wired loudspeakers, grassroots discussions, and mobile cinema teams—that reached even the most remote corners of China. This insightful analysis contrasts the radical, ideology-driven campaigns of Mao’s voluntarist vision with the more pragmatic, bureaucratic approaches inspired by Soviet models. From the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution, the book examines how the CCP sought to reshape not only social and economic systems but also the consciousness of its citizens.

Dr. Liu’s comprehensive study offers a rare glimpse into the mechanics of Maoist mass communication and its lasting impact on national integration. By analyzing the successes and failures of these campaigns, the book provides valuable insights into the limits of propaganda as a tool for societal transformation. Perfect for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of ideology, media, and modern governance, Communications and National Integration in Communist China presents a compelling narrative of one of history’s most ambitious experiments in reshaping human consciousness.

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.

Karl Hufbauer

The Formation of the German Chemical Community 1720-1795

$49.95

The Formation of the German Chemical Community (1720-1795) delves into the development of the chemical discipline in Germany during the 18th century, specifically focusing on the social and institutional conditions that led to the creation of a national community of chemists. The study examines how chemists in Germany began to perceive themselves as a cohesive professional group, united by shared goals and responsibilities, and how this solidarity influenced their reception of revolutionary scientific ideas, such as Lavoisier’s theory. Through a thorough analysis of key figures, journals, and institutional histories, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the intellectual and social networks that fostered the rise of chemistry as a distinct scientific field in Germany.

The book explores how the German chemical community was shaped not just by intellectual currents but also by external support from the Enlightenment, including financial and moral backing from state and academic institutions. It emphasizes how chemists, particularly those following the rational-utilitarian approach led by figures like G. E. Stahl, distanced themselves from alchemy and iatrochemistry, positioning chemistry as a rational science with wide-reaching practical applications. By tracing the formation of this community and its response to scientific revolutions, the author argues that the evolution of chemistry in Germany during the 18th century played a crucial role in the professionalization of the science in the 19th 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 1982.

Arnold Krupat

The Voice in the Margin

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In its consideration of American Indian literature as a rich and exciting body of work, The Voice in the Margin invites us to broaden our notion of what a truly inclusive American literature might be, and of how it might be placed in relation to an international—a "cosmopolitan"—literary canon. The book comes at a time when the most influential national media have focused attention on the subject of the literary canon. They have made it an issue not merely of academic but of general public concern, expressing strong opinions on the subject of what the American student should or should not read as essential or core texts. Is the literary canon simply a given of tradition and history, or is it, and must it be, constantly under construction? The question remains hotly contested to the present moment.

Arnold Krupat argues that the literary expression of the indigenous peoples of the United States has claims on us to more than marginal attention. Demonstrating a firm grasp of both literary history and contemporary critical theory, he situates Indian literature, traditional and modern, in a variety of contexts and categories. His extensive knowledge of the history and current theory of ethnography recommends the book to anthropologists and folklorists as well as to students and teachers of literature, both canonical and noncanonical. The materials covered, the perspectives considered, and the learning displayed all make The Voice in the Margin a major contribution to the exciting field of contemporary cultural studies.

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

Robert J. Lieber

British Politics and European Unity

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British Politics and European Unity: Parties, Elites, and Pressure Groups offers a comprehensive analysis of Britain’s complex relationship with European integration from 1956 to 1967. The book delves into three pivotal phases in British policy: the Free Trade Area and European Free Trade Association negotiations, the Macmillan Government's attempt to join the Common Market, and the Wilson Government's early efforts before the French veto of 1967. These critical years are scrutinized to unravel why Britain struggled to align with European developments and what lessons can be drawn as European membership debates reemerge.

Combining descriptive narrative with theoretical exploration, the study examines how economic pressure groups, political parties, and public opinion shaped European policy. Through a dual lens of functional representation and party politics, the book reveals the crucial yet restraining role of organized interests in decision-making. It also highlights how moments of heightened political attention, or "politicization," shifted control to national leadership prioritizing broader interests. This volume is essential for scholars of British politics, European integration, and public policy, offering valuable insights into the interplay between domestic pressures and international ambitions.

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.

Alan P. L. Liu

Communications and National Integration in Communist China

$39.95

Communications and National Integration in Communist China explores the unprecedented efforts of Mao Zedong’s government to unify a vast, diverse nation through mass persuasion and propaganda. Dr. Liu delves into the innovative, low-cost communication systems—wired loudspeakers, grassroots discussions, and mobile cinema teams—that reached even the most remote corners of China. This insightful analysis contrasts the radical, ideology-driven campaigns of Mao’s voluntarist vision with the more pragmatic, bureaucratic approaches inspired by Soviet models. From the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution, the book examines how the CCP sought to reshape not only social and economic systems but also the consciousness of its citizens.

Dr. Liu’s comprehensive study offers a rare glimpse into the mechanics of Maoist mass communication and its lasting impact on national integration. By analyzing the successes and failures of these campaigns, the book provides valuable insights into the limits of propaganda as a tool for societal transformation. Perfect for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of ideology, media, and modern governance, Communications and National Integration in Communist China presents a compelling narrative of one of history’s most ambitious experiments in reshaping human consciousness.

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.

D.D. Karve

The New Brahmans

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The New Brahmans: Five Maharashtrian Families offers an illuminating exploration of the societal transformations in Maharashtra during a pivotal era in Indian history. This book examines the complex interplay of tradition and modernity through the lives of five Brahman families, shedding light on their adaptation to sweeping changes brought about by British rule, Western education, and political awakening. It delves into how these families, rooted in their roles as intellectual and spiritual leaders, embraced modern ideals while grappling with the tensions of social reform, nationalism, and personal identity.

Through translated autobiographies and writings, the book provides a rich tapestry of individual experiences, from widow remarriage and the rise of vernacular journalism to the nationalist fervor inspired by leaders like Tilak. It also highlights the pivotal role of Maharashtra in India’s independence movement and intellectual revival. By focusing on the narratives of these families, the work captures the cultural and historical essence of a society in transition, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of modern India.

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

Richard F. Doner

Driving a Bargain

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Driving a Bargain: Automobile Industrialization and Japanese Firms in Southeast Asia explores the dynamics between developing nations and foreign investors in the context of automobile manufacturing. Focused on Southeast Asia, the book analyzes the national efforts of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand to establish domestic automobile industries. These countries have pursued policies aimed at reducing dependency on foreign imports and building local manufacturing capacities. By examining the interactions between ASEAN countries and largely Japanese auto firms, the study highlights the challenges and opportunities these nations face in negotiating technology transfer, market access, and industrial autonomy. The book presents a critical examination of the bargaining processes that shape these countries' industrialization strategies.

Through comparative case studies, the book challenges prevailing theories of foreign investment and dependency. It critiques the structuralist approach to bargaining, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of local leverage in manufacturing industries. The study highlights the significance of local firms, the role of the state, and the political and economic conditions that determine bargaining success. By exploring the interplay between the private sector and government in ASEAN nations, Driving a Bargain offers new insights into the potential for developing countries to increase their manufacturing capacity and achieve economic growth through strategic partnerships with foreign firms. This work also contributes to the broader development literature by emphasizing the importance of public-private coalitions in fostering sustainable industrial 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 1991.

R.M. Hare

Essays on Philosophical Method

$39.95

Essays on Philosophical Method by R. M. Hare gathers together seminal essays from one of the twentieth century’s leading moral philosophers. Best known for his influential defense of prescriptivism, Hare here turns his attention to the methods of philosophy itself, examining how ethical theory can and should be pursued. The collection includes explorations of topics ranging from Plato’s theory of Ideas to the relevance of philosophy for practical life, combining close textual scholarship with sustained reflection on the discipline’s aims and boundaries. In addressing both classical figures such as Aristotle and Plato and contemporary interlocutors in analytic ethics, Hare demonstrates how methodological clarity is indispensable for progress in moral philosophy.

At once historical and programmatic, this volume situates Hare’s prescriptivism against competing traditions, particularly intuitionism and descriptivism, while also defending the broader analytic project of conceptual clarification. Several essays challenge the assumption that philosophy is divorced from practical concerns, arguing instead that rigor in analysis yields tangible benefits for moral deliberation. Published as part of the New Studies in Practical Philosophy series, Essays on Philosophical Method illuminates the intellectual scaffolding behind Hare’s major works, The Language of Morals and Freedom and Reason, while offering fresh contributions on its own terms. It is essential reading for scholars of ethics, philosophy of language, and anyone interested in how philosophical practice itself can shape moral understanding.

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.

Karl Hufbauer

The Formation of the German Chemical Community 1720-1795

$95.00

The Formation of the German Chemical Community (1720-1795) delves into the development of the chemical discipline in Germany during the 18th century, specifically focusing on the social and institutional conditions that led to the creation of a national community of chemists. The study examines how chemists in Germany began to perceive themselves as a cohesive professional group, united by shared goals and responsibilities, and how this solidarity influenced their reception of revolutionary scientific ideas, such as Lavoisier’s theory. Through a thorough analysis of key figures, journals, and institutional histories, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the intellectual and social networks that fostered the rise of chemistry as a distinct scientific field in Germany.

The book explores how the German chemical community was shaped not just by intellectual currents but also by external support from the Enlightenment, including financial and moral backing from state and academic institutions. It emphasizes how chemists, particularly those following the rational-utilitarian approach led by figures like G. E. Stahl, distanced themselves from alchemy and iatrochemistry, positioning chemistry as a rational science with wide-reaching practical applications. By tracing the formation of this community and its response to scientific revolutions, the author argues that the evolution of chemistry in Germany during the 18th century played a crucial role in the professionalization of the science in the 19th 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 1982.

Jeanne Rosier Smith

Writing Tricksters

$39.95

Writing Tricksters examines the remarkable resurgence of tricksters—ubiquitous shape-shifters who dwell on borders, at crossroads, and between worlds—on the contemporary cultural and literary scene. Depicting a chaotic, multilingual world of colliding and overlapping cultures, many of America's most successful and important women writers are writing tricksters. Taking up works by Maxine Hong Kingston, Louise Erdrich, and Toni Morrison, Jeanne Rosier Smith accessibly weaves together current critical discourses on marginality, ethnicity, feminism, and folklore, illuminating a "trickster aesthetic" central to non-Western storytelling traditions and powerfully informing American literature 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.

Marion Randall Parsons

Old California Houses

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Old California Houses: Portraits and Stories by Marion Randall Parsons is both an art book and a work of historical imagination. Originating in a painter’s sketching tour, the volume preserves vignettes of California’s architectural and cultural past—old adobes, mission-era ranch houses, miners’ boarding places, schools, churches, and grand mansions—through portraits paired with richly anecdotal narratives. Parsons deliberately moves beyond monuments marked for preservation, drawing instead on memory, pioneer reminiscence, and archival sources to evoke the lived textures of California’s early communities—from the multicultural encounters at Fort Ross to General Vallejo’s adobe, John Muir’s Martinez home, and the extravagant estates of the bonanza kings.

With elegance and affection, Parsons presents buildings as vessels of human history: sites of celebration, conflict, hospitality, and legend. Her storytelling animates each house as a microcosm of social transformation, linking Spanish colonial ranchos, Mexican frontier politics, Gold Rush improvisation, and Gilded Age ambition. More than an architectural record, Old California Houses illuminates the foundations of California’s cultural identity and provides readers with an intimate, artful guide to a vanished landscape. It is a work of preservation through narrative and image—offering scholars, architects, and general readers alike an enduring portrait of a state in the making.

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

Marion Randall Parsons

Old California Houses

$95.00

Old California Houses: Portraits and Stories by Marion Randall Parsons is both an art book and a work of historical imagination. Originating in a painter’s sketching tour, the volume preserves vignettes of California’s architectural and cultural past—old adobes, mission-era ranch houses, miners’ boarding places, schools, churches, and grand mansions—through portraits paired with richly anecdotal narratives. Parsons deliberately moves beyond monuments marked for preservation, drawing instead on memory, pioneer reminiscence, and archival sources to evoke the lived textures of California’s early communities—from the multicultural encounters at Fort Ross to General Vallejo’s adobe, John Muir’s Martinez home, and the extravagant estates of the bonanza kings.

With elegance and affection, Parsons presents buildings as vessels of human history: sites of celebration, conflict, hospitality, and legend. Her storytelling animates each house as a microcosm of social transformation, linking Spanish colonial ranchos, Mexican frontier politics, Gold Rush improvisation, and Gilded Age ambition. More than an architectural record, Old California Houses illuminates the foundations of California’s cultural identity and provides readers with an intimate, artful guide to a vanished landscape. It is a work of preservation through narrative and image—offering scholars, architects, and general readers alike an enduring portrait of a state in the making.

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

John Lear, Translated by Patricia Frueh Kirkwood

Kepler's Dream

$95.00

Kepler’s Dream is a visionary work that blends scientific exploration with imaginative storytelling, marking one of the earliest examples of speculative science fiction. Written by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, this allegorical text delves into lunar travel through the story of Duracotus, a young man transported to the moon. Beyond its narrative charm, the work reveals Kepler's pioneering insights into celestial mechanics and planetary motion, expanding on his laws of orbital dynamics. With detailed notes appended later, Kepler’s Dream not only presents a fantastical voyage but also serves as a rigorous exploration of the scientific principles underpinning space travel.

Set against the backdrop of religious and scientific upheaval, Kepler’s Dream reflects the challenges of advancing revolutionary ideas in a conservative era. Kepler's innovative approach to astronomy and his veiled critiques of dogmatic beliefs brought him both acclaim and controversy, including a witchcraft trial for his mother. This work bridges medieval cosmology and the scientific revolution, offering a unique blend of rigorous inquiry and visionary speculation. Today, it stands as a testament to Kepler's brilliance and humanity's enduring curiosity about the cosmos.

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.

R.M. Hare

Essays on Philosophical Method

$95.00

Essays on Philosophical Method by R. M. Hare gathers together seminal essays from one of the twentieth century’s leading moral philosophers. Best known for his influential defense of prescriptivism, Hare here turns his attention to the methods of philosophy itself, examining how ethical theory can and should be pursued. The collection includes explorations of topics ranging from Plato’s theory of Ideas to the relevance of philosophy for practical life, combining close textual scholarship with sustained reflection on the discipline’s aims and boundaries. In addressing both classical figures such as Aristotle and Plato and contemporary interlocutors in analytic ethics, Hare demonstrates how methodological clarity is indispensable for progress in moral philosophy.

At once historical and programmatic, this volume situates Hare’s prescriptivism against competing traditions, particularly intuitionism and descriptivism, while also defending the broader analytic project of conceptual clarification. Several essays challenge the assumption that philosophy is divorced from practical concerns, arguing instead that rigor in analysis yields tangible benefits for moral deliberation. Published as part of the New Studies in Practical Philosophy series, Essays on Philosophical Method illuminates the intellectual scaffolding behind Hare’s major works, The Language of Morals and Freedom and Reason, while offering fresh contributions on its own terms. It is essential reading for scholars of ethics, philosophy of language, and anyone interested in how philosophical practice itself can shape moral understanding.

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.

Leonard Thompson

Change in Contemporary South Africa

$95.00

Change in Contemporary South Africa examines the intricate and often contradictory realities of South Africa during a period of significant political and social tension. The book explores the coexistence of apparent governmental stability—marked by economic growth, a strong coercive apparatus, and sustained White political dominance—with increasing signs of resistance, including labor strikes, student unrest, and growing international condemnation. By presenting a range of interpretations—from authoritarian entrenchment to the potential for revolutionary change—it delves into the complex dynamics that shape South Africa's trajectory.

Structured across sections that analyze internal community dynamics, instruments of White domination, and the country's external relations, the book scrutinizes the processes of change within South Africa's unique socio-political framework. With contributions from scholars spanning diverse disciplines and perspectives, it raises critical questions about the future of racial inequality, the potential for redistribution of power and wealth, and the role of internal and external pressures in shaping outcomes. This comprehensive yet nuanced analysis offers a valuable lens for understanding a society on the brink of transformation, with implications that resonate far beyond its borders.

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.

Stanton A. Glantz

Mathematics for Biomedical Applications

$49.95

Mathematics for Biomedical Applications bridges the gap between introductory calculus and advanced mathematical techniques, offering a practical framework for biomedical students and professionals. Originating from a course developed in Stanford University's Cardiology Division, this text equips readers with the tools to model, analyze, and solve real-world biomedical problems using applied mathematics. The author prioritizes a pragmatic approach, ensuring that even a traditionally skeptical audience finds value in the mathematical concepts presented.

The book begins by formulating biomedical problems into differential equations, gradually building to solutions using direct methods and advanced techniques like the Laplace transform and Fourier analysis. It integrates these mathematical tools into biological contexts, such as signal processing, to demonstrate their relevance. The inclusion of numerical methods and guidance for interpreting algorithms provides a stepping stone for readers to delve into more specialized texts or computational tools. Supplementary appendices review calculus basics, properties of complex numbers, and key integral tables, making this a comprehensive yet accessible resource for students aiming to integrate mathematical rigor into their biomedical expertise.

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.

Magali Sarfatti Larson

The Rise of Professionalism

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The Rise of Professionalism offers a penetrating reconstruction of how “the professions” emerged as distinctive power formations in modern capitalist societies. Magali Sarfatti Larson dismantles functionalist and ideal‐typical accounts that naturalize professional prestige by invoking disinterested service and esoteric knowledge. Drawing on Freidson’s practice-centered sociology and Gramsci’s theory of intellectuals, Larson reframes professionalization as a historical project: the collective construction of market shelter and social closure that translates scarce expertise into monopoly rents, jurisdictional control, and middle-class status. Through a comparative analysis centered on England and the United States—the “purer” laboratories of laissez-faire—she traces how associations, credentialing systems, and claims to autonomy were negotiated with state and elite patrons, how educational institutions became engines of stratification, and why self-regulation insulates professions while binding them to political authority. By distinguishing market control from collective mobility—and showing how they converge in the organization of knowledge and the regulation of entry—Larson provides a general model that travels across law and medicine to aspiring occupations while excluding nonmarket corps (military, clergy).

Equally important is the book’s long view of structural change. Larson shows how the liberal-capitalist figure of the free practitioner gives way to the salaried specialist in corporate and bureaucratic settings, even as the professional ideal persists—and hardens—into an ideology that legitimates inequality and occupational closure. Case materials, historical synthesis, and theoretical argument cohere into a powerful explanation of why professionals resist union identities, how client status reciprocally stratifies practitioners, and what happens to professional authority under “revolutionary” social change. Essential for scholars of stratification, labor and occupations, sociology of knowledge, STS, policy and higher education, and historians of medicine, law, and engineering, The Rise of Professionalism remains the canonical sociological analysis of how expertise becomes property—and why that settlement continues to organize the contemporary social order.

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

Angela Sutherland Burger

Opposition in a Dominant-Party System

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Opposition in a Dominant-Party System: A Study of the Jan Sangh, Praja Socialist Party, and Socialist Party in Uttar Pradesh, India offers an in-depth examination of the dynamics and challenges faced by opposition parties operating within a dominant-party system. Focusing on Uttar Pradesh, a critical political and cultural hub in India, the study analyzes how these parties have worked to build and sustain their presence in the shadow of the Indian National Congress's dominance. By exploring the intricate interplay between political structures, societal mobilization, and intraparty dynamics, the book sheds light on the mechanisms that enable or hinder the growth of opposition in a parliamentary democracy.

The text delves into the historical, cultural, and economic backdrop of Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing its pivotal role in India's political landscape. It discusses the factors influencing the development of opposition parties, including social mobilization, cultural group dynamics, and the evolving expectations of constituents. With hypotheses grounded in rigorous fieldwork and supported by detailed analyses of party structures and election data, the book provides valuable insights into the adaptability and resilience of opposition parties in a complex political ecosystem. This work is essential for understanding the broader implications of political pluralism in India's democratic framework.

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.

Raymond B. Cowles

Desert Journal

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Desert Journal: A Naturalist Reflects on Arid California is both a tribute to the life and work of Raymond B. Cowles and a call to reflect on humanity's relationship with nature. Born in 1896 in South Africa, Cowles developed a lifelong fascination with wildlife during his boyhood, which shaped his pioneering work in reptilian thermoregulation—a field he helped establish. His research extended far beyond academia, influencing generations of students and laying the foundation for ecological awareness in California and beyond.

Cowles was a visionary, deeply concerned about the impact of human population growth on biodiversity. Long before these ideas gained mainstream attention, he identified the intrinsic link between overpopulation and environmental degradation. Though his book on the subject was never published, the themes resonate throughout his writings, particularly in Chapter 23 of this volume. Cowles’ holistic perspective embraced the biosphere as an interconnected entity, and his ethical framework extended to all life forms. He was not only a scientist but also a humanist, reveling in the sensory experiences of nature and mourning their loss in an increasingly mechanized world. His poetic reflections, like a letter written shortly before his death, reveal his enduring love for the natural world and his plea for others to preserve its beauty. His life was one of dedication and insight, as exemplified in his final public discussions about overpopulation and resource scarcity. Even in his later years, he demonstrated vitality, intellectual sharpness, and a profound ability to connect with people. His legacy, captured in this book and in the memories of those he inspired, underscores the urgency of harmonizing human aspirations with the needs of the planet.

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

Richard W. Lieban

Cebuano Sorcery

$95.00

Cebuano Sorcery: Malign Magic in the Philippines offers an in-depth exploration of persistent sorcery beliefs and practices in the Cebuano region of the Philippines, shedding light on their cultural significance amidst centuries of social transformation. Drawing on extensive fieldwork conducted in Negros and Cebu City, the book examines the enduring presence of barang sorcery—a feared magical practice involving the use of enchanted insects to harm others. By comparing contemporary cases with historical accounts dating back to the Spanish colonial era, the author reveals striking continuities in these beliefs despite the region's exposure to colonialism, modernization, and the rise of Western medicine. Through 111 case studies, the book investigates how sorcery remains a critical lens through which Cebuanos interpret illness and social conflict.

This study not only documents the mechanisms and cultural context of Cebuano sorcery but also delves into its dynamic interaction with modernity. It examines the competition between folk and modern medicine, highlighting how traditional practices persist or adapt in urban and rural settings affected by varying degrees of social change. By focusing on the intersection of medical and social factors, the book provides valuable insights into the role of magical beliefs in shaping human perception and behavior across cultures. It is both a compelling ethnographic account of Cebuano sorcery and a significant contribution to the broader understanding of witchcraft and social conflict in developing 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 1967.

Priscilla Parkhurst Ferguson

Paris as Revolution

$39.95

In nineteenth-century Paris, passionate involvement with revolution turned the city into an engrossing object of cultural speculation. For writers caught between an explosive past and a bewildering future, revolution offered a virtuoso metaphor by which the city could be known and a vital principle through which it could be portrayed.

In this engaging book, Priscilla Ferguson locates the originality and modernity of nineteenth-century French literature in the intersection of the city with revolution. A cultural geography, Paris as Revolution "reads" the nineteenth-century city not in literary works alone but across a broad spectrum of urban icons and narratives. Ferguson moves easily between literary and cultural history and between semiotic and sociological analysis to underscore the movement and change that fueled the powerful narratives defining the century, the city, and their literature. In her understanding and reconstruction of the guidebooks of Mercier, Hugo, Vallès, and others, alongside the novels of Flaubert, Hugo, Vallès, and Zola, Ferguson reveals that these works are themselves revolutionary performances, ones that challenged the modernizing city even as they transcribed its emergence.

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.

Benjamin D. Meritt

The Athenian Year

$39.95

Dive into the intricate world of ancient Athenian timekeeping with The Athenian Year, an in-depth exploration of the city-state's calendar system and its historical significance. This work unravels the complexities of a system influenced by both practical governance and lunar cycles, offering a rare glimpse into how the Athenians balanced tradition, astronomy, and civic needs. Through meticulous analysis, the book examines irregularities introduced by archons, the interplay between observed lunar phenomena and calendrical conventions, and the adjustments that ensured alignment with festivals and key historical events.

Rich in scholarly insight, The Athenian Year bridges the gap between ancient practices and modern interpretations. It meticulously reconstructs how the Athenians managed their festival and conciliar years, highlighting discrepancies and tampering while proposing methodologies for translating these dates into Julian equivalents. For historians, classicists, and enthusiasts of ancient Greek culture, this book provides both a detailed framework for understanding Athenian calendrical practices and a broader reflection on the intersection of astronomy, politics, and society in antiquity.

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

Patrick Piggott

The Life and Music of John Field 1782-1837

$95.00

The Life and Music of John Field offers a deep exploration of one of the most enigmatic and underappreciated figures in Western music history. John Field, the Irish-born composer credited with pioneering the nocturne, remains shrouded in mystery and often misrepresented in historical accounts. This book addresses the persistent inaccuracies surrounding his life, from misunderstandings about his personal relationships to errors about his geographical movements and professional legacy. By meticulously revisiting original sources—biographies, letters, and first-hand accounts—the author attempts to unravel the true narrative of Field's life, dispelling myths perpetuated by earlier writers and examining his career within the broader context of 19th-century music.

Central to the book is a discussion of Field's musical innovations, particularly his development of the nocturne genre, which profoundly influenced composers like Chopin and Liszt. The text critiques the distortions of Field's compositions over time, such as overwrought arrangements and "revisions" that strayed far from his original intentions. Yet, it also celebrates a resurgence of interest in his music among contemporary pianists, emphasizing the subtlety and poetic quality of Field's works. By balancing historical inquiry with musical analysis, The Life and Music of John Field serves as both a definitive biography and a passionate call to re-examine the contributions of a composer whose legacy deserves greater recognition.

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

The Life and Music of John Field 1782-1837

Ivan H. Light

Ethnic Enterprise in America

$95.00

Ethnic Enterprise in America by Ivan H. Light offers a groundbreaking sociological study of how immigrant and minority communities mobilize cultural traditions, mutual aid, and voluntary associations to build business enterprises. Focusing on Chinese, Japanese, and Black Americans, Light examines why some groups were able to create resilient networks of small proprietorships while others struggled against systemic exclusion. Through vivid case studies of Chinatowns, kenjinkai, and West Indian rotating credit associations, the book shows how institutions of trust, kinship, and collective finance shaped entrepreneurial opportunity in the United States.

At once comparative and historical, Ethnic Enterprise in America probes the interplay between discrimination, cultural continuity, and economic adaptation. Light argues that the absence of traditions such as rotating credit systems among American-born Blacks exacerbated their dependence on fragile banks, while immigrant groups preserved cooperative practices that sustained enterprise under hostile conditions. Engaging questions of race, capitalism, and social organization, this book illuminates the paradoxical relationship between exclusion and creativity, and it remains a touchstone for scholars of ethnic economies, urban sociology, and American inequality.

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 Robert McC. Netting, Richard R. Wilk, and Eric J. Arnould

Households

$95.00

Households: Comparative and Historical Studies of the Domestic Group examines the concept of households as a fundamental social and economic unit across cultures and time. The book challenges traditional assumptions, tracing the evolution of the household concept from its roots in anthropological and sociological theories to modern interdisciplinary studies. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of households, highlighting their role in adapting to economic, social, and demographic changes. The authors argue that households are not static or universally defined; instead, they vary in size, composition, and function depending on cultural norms, economic systems, and historical contexts. By incorporating detailed historical and ethnographic case studies, the book sheds light on how households mediate between individuals and broader societal structures, acting as both sites of cooperation and negotiation in the allocation of resources and responsibilities.

Through its collection of essays, the book explores methodological and theoretical approaches to studying households, distinguishing between their morphological (structural), functional (activity-based), and symbolic (conceptual) dimensions. It advocates for a nuanced understanding of households that integrates empirical observation with cultural analysis, emphasizing the interplay between norms, behaviors, and economic factors. This approach reveals the fluidity of household boundaries, the variability of roles within them, and their significance as both practical and symbolic units in human societies. Households offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing one of the most fundamental yet complex social institutions, making it an essential resource for scholars in anthropology, history, sociology, and related fields.

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

Erasmus of the Low Countries

$95.00

Few historical figures have been more important in modeling the ideal of impartial critical scholarship than Erasmus of Rotterdam (1469-1536). Yet his critical scholarship, though beholden to no one, was not dispassionate. James Tracy shows how Erasmus the scholar sought through his writings to promote the moral and religious renewal of Christian society.

Tracy finds the genesis of the humanist's notion of a "Christian republic" of pious and learned individuals in his "Burgundian," or Low Countries, roots. Erasmus's vision of reform, Tracy argues, sprung from a humanist tradition focusing on the importance of teaching (doctrina), a tradition from which Erasmus departed in his optimism about human nature and his deep suspicion of the powers that be. Amid the storms of Reformation controversy, he pruned back the "dissimulation" by which he had thought to convey different meanings to different readers, yet in the end he could not control the way his words were read. If Erasmus's scholarly ideal carries an enduring fascination, so too does his dilemma as a man of circumspection who would also be a reformer.

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

Patrick Piggott

The Life and Music of John Field 1782-1837

$49.95

The Life and Music of John Field offers a deep exploration of one of the most enigmatic and underappreciated figures in Western music history. John Field, the Irish-born composer credited with pioneering the nocturne, remains shrouded in mystery and often misrepresented in historical accounts. This book addresses the persistent inaccuracies surrounding his life, from misunderstandings about his personal relationships to errors about his geographical movements and professional legacy. By meticulously revisiting original sources—biographies, letters, and first-hand accounts—the author attempts to unravel the true narrative of Field's life, dispelling myths perpetuated by earlier writers and examining his career within the broader context of 19th-century music.

Central to the book is a discussion of Field's musical innovations, particularly his development of the nocturne genre, which profoundly influenced composers like Chopin and Liszt. The text critiques the distortions of Field's compositions over time, such as overwrought arrangements and "revisions" that strayed far from his original intentions. Yet, it also celebrates a resurgence of interest in his music among contemporary pianists, emphasizing the subtlety and poetic quality of Field's works. By balancing historical inquiry with musical analysis, The Life and Music of John Field serves as both a definitive biography and a passionate call to re-examine the contributions of a composer whose legacy deserves greater recognition.

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.

John S. Galbraith

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

$95.00

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

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

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

Samuel G. Armistead and Joseph H. Silverman

Folk Literature of the Sephardic Jews, Vol. III

$49.95

Folk Literature of the Sephardic Jews: Judeo-Spanish Ballads from Oral Tradition offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich oral traditions within the Sephardic Jewish community, focusing on ballads that trace their roots to medieval epic narratives. Drawing from a collection of ballads recorded between 1957 and 1980 across Eastern and North African Sephardic communities, the book examines five key narrative types, particularly those connected to the French medieval epic Chanson de Roland and the historical event of Roncesvalles. The volume provides a deep dive into the relationship between these modern Sephardic ballads and their epic antecedents, comparing them with sixteenth-century romancero versions, and placing them within the wider context of Pan-European balladry. Through synthetic texts and an analysis of variants, it uncovers the creative evolution of these ballads within the oral tradition, offering a fresh perspective on their narrative structures and thematic elements.

The book addresses ongoing debates in scholarship, particularly the contested connection between epic poetry and ballads. While some critics have downplayed or denied this link, the study presents ample evidence to confirm the genetic and oral-traditional relationship between the romancero and its epic origins. It highlights the preservation of medieval poetic forms and narrative motifs across centuries, particularly the survival of specific poetic features in the Sephardic ballads. The volume also emphasizes the importance of these ballads in understanding the continuity of Hispanic epic poetry within the Sephardic diaspora. Through detailed analysis and scholarly commentary, the book sheds light on the dynamic, living tradition of balladry, demonstrating the creative and evolving nature of these oral narratives across generations.

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.

Folk Literature of the Sephardic Jews, Vol. III

Peter Partner

The Lands of St Peter

$95.00

The Lands of St. Peter: The Papal State in the Middle Ages and the Early Renaissance explores the evolution of the Papal State, a dominion under the Roman bishop's rule from the eighth century to 1870. This scholarly work delves into the complex interplay of religion, politics, and regional governance that shaped the territories known as the "lands of St. Peter." With a focus on the social, legal, and political dynamics, the book examines the Papal State as both a religious institution and a collection of diverse Italian regions. The narrative avoids the abstraction of "temporal power" in favor of a grounded analysis of local politics and societal circumstances, emphasizing the pragmatic challenges faced by prominent figures like Gregory VII and Innocent III.

Through its detailed political history, this book challenges the conventional tendency to highlight the peaks of papal power at the expense of everyday governance. It balances the high-level ideas of papal authority with the lived realities of the state’s administration and its interactions with Frankish kings, emperors, and the Italian populace. Maps and descriptive accounts provide geographical and historical context, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with Italian topography. While acknowledging the methodological ambiguities inherent in studying a dominion that straddled both religious and regional identities, the book presents a comprehensive view of the Papal State's evolution and its profound impact on medieval and early Renaissance 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 1972.

Thomas H. Kearney

Arizona Flora

$125.00

Nearly every life form found among North American flowering plants is represented in Arizona. This amazing diversity is partly explained by the fact that the altitudinal range extends from a few feet above sea level to approximately 12,000 feet at the summit of the San Francisco Peaks. The life zone range from Arctic-Alpine on these peaks to Lower Sonoran in the southwest and Subtropical in the extreme south.

The main objective of this book is to provide means for identifying the approximately 3438 species of flowering plants, ferns, and fern-allies growing without cultivation in Arizona.

Keys for identification of the families, genera, and species are provided. Under each species the authors give the geographical distribution within and outside Arizona, and usually the altitudinal range and time of flowering. They describe economic uses, toxic or other properties, and ornamental value of many plants, giving particular attention to the utilization of native plants by the large Indian population of the state.

Introductory chapters describe the topography, geology, soils, and climate of Arizona, the several types of vegetation in relation to the physical conditions, and the proportional representation of the larger plant families. There is also a brief account of botanical explorations in Arizona since 1832.

This is the only available work on the flora of Arizona that includes the results of intensive, botanical research in the state during the past twenty years. It is based on an earlier publication, Flowering Plants and Ferns of Arizona, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1942 and now out of print. For the present revision, a supplementary section of more than fifty pages has been prepared under the direction of John Thomas Howell and Elizabeth McClintock of the California Academy of Sciences.

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

Clifton B. Kroeber

Man, Land, and Water

$95.00

Man, Land, and Water delves into the socioeconomic and political evolution of Mexico during a transformative era, emphasizing the intertwined dynamics of land ownership, water management, and agricultural policy. Spanning the latter half of the 19th century into the early 20th, this work provides a detailed narrative of how successive administrations, from Benito Juárez to Porfirio Díaz, grappled with modernizing a nation constrained by entrenched inequalities and limited resources. At the heart of the analysis lies the Liberal vision of creating a robust class of small, independent farmers as the backbone of both economic growth and democratic stability, juxtaposed with the challenges of implementing such ideals amidst social, political, and environmental barriers.

The book meticulously chronicles the paradox of Liberal land policies, which, despite their intent to empower smallholders, often resulted in land concentration among elites and foreign investors. The influence of railroads and infrastructural improvements is critically assessed, demonstrating how these projects spurred growth in select sectors like mining and textiles while leaving the agrarian economy largely stagnant. Furthermore, the study unpacks the limitations of irrigation and colonization efforts, revealing a persistent neglect of Mexico’s rural poor and indigenous populations. By tracing these historical threads, the book not only illuminates the foundations of agrarian unrest leading up to the Mexican Revolution but also offers a nuanced perspective on the enduring struggles over land and resource equity.

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

Charles Leslie

Asian Medical Systems

$95.00

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

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

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

Edited by Ira M. Lapidus

Middle Eastern Cities

$95.00

Middle Eastern Cities: A Symposium on Ancient, Islamic, and Contemporary Middle Eastern Urbanism is an essential exploration of the enduring relationship between urban centers and their surrounding societies throughout the history of the Middle East. This collection emerges from a landmark symposium held at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966, which convened leading scholars across disciplines to examine the dynamic roles cities have played in political, cultural, and economic spheres across ancient, Islamic, and modern contexts. Spanning discussions on the interplay between urban and rural areas, demographic transitions, social hierarchies, and the impact of cultural and religious institutions, the volume seeks to weave together disparate strands of research into a cohesive understanding of Middle Eastern urbanism.

Central themes include the interdependence between cities and their environments—be it ecological, economic, or cultural—and the internal structures that shape urban societies, from kinship networks and religious institutions to evolving patterns of social stratification and integration. Contributions from renowned scholars such as Professors Oppenheim, Grabar, and Issawi delve into specific facets of urban life, while a concluding essay synthesizes broader methodological and theoretical implications for the study of cities. Enhanced by thoughtful discussions and edited transcripts of conference exchanges, this volume stands as a significant contribution to the study of urbanism, offering a multidimensional lens for understanding the historical and ongoing transformations of Middle Eastern 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 1969.

Forrest D. Colburn

Post-Revolutionary Nicaragua

$95.00

Post-Revolutionary Nicaragua: State, Class, and the Dilemmas of Agrarian Policy offers a penetrating analysis of the challenges faced by the Sandinista regime following the overthrow of the Somoza dynasty in 1979. Written in the context of a developing nation grappling with revolutionary transformation, this book examines how the Sandinista Front for National Liberation (FSLN) sought to address profound social and economic inequalities while contending with structural constraints, counterrevolutionary pressures, and international interference, particularly from the United States. The study focuses on the agrarian sector, which is pivotal for both foreign exchange and the livelihoods of the majority of Nicaraguans, analyzing the government’s policies toward various agricultural strata, from large cotton and coffee producers to small farmers and wage laborers.

Through a detailed sector analysis and extensive fieldwork conducted between 1981 and 1984, the author unravels the complexities of policy implementation and its socio-political ramifications. The book highlights the inherent tensions in post-revolutionary governance, including the need to balance ideological commitments with economic pragmatism. It also explores the interplay between state initiatives and rural responses, shedding light on how market interventions shaped class dynamics and political alignments. With its rigorous empirical approach and theoretical insights, this work provides a nuanced perspective on the possibilities and limitations of revolutionary change in small, developing nations, offering valuable lessons for scholars of political economy, agrarian studies, and Latin American history.

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

Thomas Parkinson

Hart Crane and Yvor Winters

$95.00

Hart Crane and Yvor Winters: Their Literary Correspondence delves into the profound yet contrasting relationship between two towering figures in 20th-century American poetry. Hart Crane, known for his bold, emotionally charged poetry and turbulent life, and Yvor Winters, a disciplined poet and critic, might seem like antithetical figures: the bohemian versus the scholar, the restless creative versus the stable family man. Yet their correspondence reveals a deeper connection through shared passion for poetry, mutual respect for each other’s work, and a significant exchange of ideas. This book explores their relationship, spanning Crane’s effusive gratitude for Winters’s critiques of The Bridge to the tensions that ultimately fractured their bond. Crane’s letters, preserved by Winters, offer an invaluable glimpse into his evolving poetics and his creative process, as well as the ways in which Winters influenced and challenged him.

The book situates this correspondence within the broader literary context of their time, illustrating how their dialogue reflects larger trends and tensions in American poetry. Crane's visionary and often chaotic approach contrasts sharply with Winters's insistence on precision and restraint, illuminating their divergent poetic philosophies. Despite their differences, both men were deeply committed to their craft, pushing the boundaries of American poetry in their own ways. Crane’s vivid, risk-taking style often verged on collapse but offered moments of breathtaking brilliance, while Winters’s disciplined, ethical poetry exuded intellectual rigor and formal mastery. By juxtaposing their lives, letters, and works, the book not only enriches our understanding of these two remarkable poets but also sheds light on the complex interplay of personality, ideology, and artistry that shapes poetic expression.

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.

Edited by E. Valentine Daniel and Jeffrey M. Peck

Culture/Contexture

$49.95

The rapprochement of anthropology and literary studies, begun nearly fifteen years ago by such pioneering scholars as Clifford Geertz, Edward Said, and James Clifford, has led not only to the creation of the new scholarly domain of cultural studies but to the deepening and widening of both original fields. Literary critics have learned to "anthropologize" their studies—to ask questions about the construction of meanings under historical conditions and reflect on cultural "situatedness." Anthropologists have discovered narratives other than the master narratives of disciplinary social science that need to be drawn on to compose ethnographies.

Culture/Contexture brings together for the first time literature and anthropology scholars to reflect on the antidisciplinary urge that has made the creative borrowing between their two fields both possible and necessary. Critically expanding on such pathbreaking works as James Clifford and George Marcus's Writing Culture and Marcus and Michael M. J. Fischer's Anthropology as Cultural Critique, contributors explore the fascination that draws the disciplines together and the fears that keep them apart. Their topics demonstrate the rich intersection of anthropology and literary studies, ranging from reading and race to writing and representation, incest and violence, and travel and time.

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

Jay Monaghan

Australians and the Gold Rush

$95.00

Australians and the Gold Rush: California and Down Under 1849-1854 vividly recounts the dramatic intersection of two worlds during the California Gold Rush. Beginning with the arrival of news about gold in Sydney in December 1848, the narrative introduces John Fairfax, editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, whose skepticism about "California fever" mirrors a broader societal ambivalence. The discovery of gold, initially treated with intrigue and doubt, quickly turned into a commercial opportunity for merchants like Robert Towns, who leveraged the rush to offload surplus goods to San Francisco. This richly detailed account captures the social and economic tensions of the time—ranging from class divides and labor unrest in Australia to the calculated opportunism of merchants and shipowners capitalizing on trans-Pacific trade.

The book also highlights the cultural dynamics between Australians and Americans, with Fairfax embodying a British disdain for American democracy while grappling with the transformative potential of the gold rush. Amid the flurry of advertisements, speculations, and passenger arrangements, the departure of the first gold seekers marked the beginning of Australia's connection to California’s historic gold fields. Drawing on the colorful characters, bustling Circular Wharf scenes, and the broader geopolitical context, Australians and the Gold Rush paints a compelling picture of the profound economic and social shifts spurred by the lure of California's gold.

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

Robert J. Lieber

British Politics and European Unity

$95.00

British Politics and European Unity: Parties, Elites, and Pressure Groups offers a comprehensive analysis of Britain’s complex relationship with European integration from 1956 to 1967. The book delves into three pivotal phases in British policy: the Free Trade Area and European Free Trade Association negotiations, the Macmillan Government's attempt to join the Common Market, and the Wilson Government's early efforts before the French veto of 1967. These critical years are scrutinized to unravel why Britain struggled to align with European developments and what lessons can be drawn as European membership debates reemerge.

Combining descriptive narrative with theoretical exploration, the study examines how economic pressure groups, political parties, and public opinion shaped European policy. Through a dual lens of functional representation and party politics, the book reveals the crucial yet restraining role of organized interests in decision-making. It also highlights how moments of heightened political attention, or "politicization," shifted control to national leadership prioritizing broader interests. This volume is essential for scholars of British politics, European integration, and public policy, offering valuable insights into the interplay between domestic pressures and international ambitions.

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.

Jeanne Rosier Smith

Writing Tricksters

$95.00

Writing Tricksters examines the remarkable resurgence of tricksters—ubiquitous shape-shifters who dwell on borders, at crossroads, and between worlds—on the contemporary cultural and literary scene. Depicting a chaotic, multilingual world of colliding and overlapping cultures, many of America's most successful and important women writers are writing tricksters. Taking up works by Maxine Hong Kingston, Louise Erdrich, and Toni Morrison, Jeanne Rosier Smith accessibly weaves together current critical discourses on marginality, ethnicity, feminism, and folklore, illuminating a "trickster aesthetic" central to non-Western storytelling traditions and powerfully informing American literature 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.

John Lear, Translated by Patricia Frueh Kirkwood

Kepler's Dream

$39.95

Kepler’s Dream is a visionary work that blends scientific exploration with imaginative storytelling, marking one of the earliest examples of speculative science fiction. Written by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, this allegorical text delves into lunar travel through the story of Duracotus, a young man transported to the moon. Beyond its narrative charm, the work reveals Kepler's pioneering insights into celestial mechanics and planetary motion, expanding on his laws of orbital dynamics. With detailed notes appended later, Kepler’s Dream not only presents a fantastical voyage but also serves as a rigorous exploration of the scientific principles underpinning space travel.

Set against the backdrop of religious and scientific upheaval, Kepler’s Dream reflects the challenges of advancing revolutionary ideas in a conservative era. Kepler's innovative approach to astronomy and his veiled critiques of dogmatic beliefs brought him both acclaim and controversy, including a witchcraft trial for his mother. This work bridges medieval cosmology and the scientific revolution, offering a unique blend of rigorous inquiry and visionary speculation. Today, it stands as a testament to Kepler's brilliance and humanity's enduring curiosity about the cosmos.

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.

Theodora Kroeber

Alfred Kroeber

$49.95

The Handbook of the Indians of California, written by Alfred Kroeber between 1916 and 1917, is the defining work by which he is widely recognized. Known beyond academic circles, the Handbook remains a primary reference for many on California's Indigenous cultures. Kroeber embraced this association with his work, considering it the “first fruits” of his career and a testament to his early fieldwork. His later explorations into broader theoretical concepts were deeply rooted in these experiences with the living cultures of Native Americans, which began on his early field trips to Wyoming and Oklahoma, and ultimately California, where he made his lifelong home.

Kroeber's westward journey marked a turning point, setting him apart from his East Coast roots. Arriving in California in 1900, he immersed himself in fieldwork, traversing the state to study Native American communities in rural areas. Known as the serious young anthropologist with his black beard and pockets full of tools and treats, he quickly became a respected figure among the Indigenous tribes he worked with, particularly the Yurok of northern California’s Klamath River and the Mohave of the Colorado River. His interest lay in California's landscapes—the rivers, bays, and coastline—which paralleled the natural surroundings of the Indigenous cultures he studied, reflecting his deep connection to the Pacific and its waterways.

Despite the powerful draw of the West, Kroeber’s formative years were shaped in New York, amidst the waterways surrounding Manhattan. He grew up in a close-knit family, with friendships that spanned his life despite geographic separation. This early foundation influenced his work and perspective, anchoring him in both his professional discipline and personal relationships. His early life on the East Coast contrasts with his later dedication to California’s Indigenous cultures, highlighting the unique, dual influence of these landscapes on his approach to anthropology and his lifelong commitment to understanding and documenting the rich cultural heritage of Native 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 1970.

John W. Dardess

A Ming Society

$49.95

John Dardess has selected a region of great political and intellectual importance, but one which local history has left almost untouched, for this detailed social history of T'ai-ho county during the Ming dynasty. Rather than making a sweeping, general survey of the region, he follows the careers of a large number of native sons and their relationship to Ming imperial politics. Using previously unexplored primary sources, Dardess details the rise and development of T'ai-ho village kinship, family lineage, landscape, agriculture, and economy. He follows its literati to positions of prominence in imperial government. This concentration on the history of one county over almost three centuries gives rise to an unusually sound and immediate understanding of how Ming society functioned and changed over time.

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

Joseph Horowitz

Wagner Nights

$95.00

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

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

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

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

Magali Sarfatti Larson

The Rise of Professionalism

$95.00

The Rise of Professionalism offers a penetrating reconstruction of how “the professions” emerged as distinctive power formations in modern capitalist societies. Magali Sarfatti Larson dismantles functionalist and ideal‐typical accounts that naturalize professional prestige by invoking disinterested service and esoteric knowledge. Drawing on Freidson’s practice-centered sociology and Gramsci’s theory of intellectuals, Larson reframes professionalization as a historical project: the collective construction of market shelter and social closure that translates scarce expertise into monopoly rents, jurisdictional control, and middle-class status. Through a comparative analysis centered on England and the United States—the “purer” laboratories of laissez-faire—she traces how associations, credentialing systems, and claims to autonomy were negotiated with state and elite patrons, how educational institutions became engines of stratification, and why self-regulation insulates professions while binding them to political authority. By distinguishing market control from collective mobility—and showing how they converge in the organization of knowledge and the regulation of entry—Larson provides a general model that travels across law and medicine to aspiring occupations while excluding nonmarket corps (military, clergy).

Equally important is the book’s long view of structural change. Larson shows how the liberal-capitalist figure of the free practitioner gives way to the salaried specialist in corporate and bureaucratic settings, even as the professional ideal persists—and hardens—into an ideology that legitimates inequality and occupational closure. Case materials, historical synthesis, and theoretical argument cohere into a powerful explanation of why professionals resist union identities, how client status reciprocally stratifies practitioners, and what happens to professional authority under “revolutionary” social change. Essential for scholars of stratification, labor and occupations, sociology of knowledge, STS, policy and higher education, and historians of medicine, law, and engineering, The Rise of Professionalism remains the canonical sociological analysis of how expertise becomes property—and why that settlement continues to organize the contemporary social order.

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

Robert McC. Netting

Households

$55.00

Households: Comparative and Historical Studies of the Domestic Group examines the concept of households as a fundamental social and economic unit across cultures and time. The book challenges traditional assumptions, tracing the evolution of the household concept from its roots in anthropological and sociological theories to modern interdisciplinary studies. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of households, highlighting their role in adapting to economic, social, and demographic changes. The authors argue that households are not static or universally defined; instead, they vary in size, composition, and function depending on cultural norms, economic systems, and historical contexts. By incorporating detailed historical and ethnographic case studies, the book sheds light on how households mediate between individuals and broader societal structures, acting as both sites of cooperation and negotiation in the allocation of resources and responsibilities.

Through its collection of essays, the book explores methodological and theoretical approaches to studying households, distinguishing between their morphological (structural), functional (activity-based), and symbolic (conceptual) dimensions. It advocates for a nuanced understanding of households that integrates empirical observation with cultural analysis, emphasizing the interplay between norms, behaviors, and economic factors. This approach reveals the fluidity of household boundaries, the variability of roles within them, and their significance as both practical and symbolic units in human societies. Households offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing one of the most fundamental yet complex social institutions, making it an essential resource for scholars in anthropology, history, sociology, and related fields.

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.

Samuel G. Armistead

Folk Literature of the Sephardic Jews, Vol. III

$95.00

Folk Literature of the Sephardic Jews: Judeo-Spanish Ballads from Oral Tradition offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich oral traditions within the Sephardic Jewish community, focusing on ballads that trace their roots to medieval epic narratives. Drawing from a collection of ballads recorded between 1957 and 1980 across Eastern and North African Sephardic communities, the book examines five key narrative types, particularly those connected to the French medieval epic Chanson de Roland and the historical event of Roncesvalles. The volume provides a deep dive into the relationship between these modern Sephardic ballads and their epic antecedents, comparing them with sixteenth-century romancero versions, and placing them within the wider context of Pan-European balladry. Through synthetic texts and an analysis of variants, it uncovers the creative evolution of these ballads within the oral tradition, offering a fresh perspective on their narrative structures and thematic elements.

The book addresses ongoing debates in scholarship, particularly the contested connection between epic poetry and ballads. While some critics have downplayed or denied this link, the study presents ample evidence to confirm the genetic and oral-traditional relationship between the romancero and its epic origins. It highlights the preservation of medieval poetic forms and narrative motifs across centuries, particularly the survival of specific poetic features in the Sephardic ballads. The volume also emphasizes the importance of these ballads in understanding the continuity of Hispanic epic poetry within the Sephardic diaspora. Through detailed analysis and scholarly commentary, the book sheds light on the dynamic, living tradition of balladry, demonstrating the creative and evolving nature of these oral narratives across generations.

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.

Peter Partner

The Lands of St Peter

$55.00

The Lands of St. Peter: The Papal State in the Middle Ages and the Early Renaissance explores the evolution of the Papal State, a dominion under the Roman bishop's rule from the eighth century to 1870. This scholarly work delves into the complex interplay of religion, politics, and regional governance that shaped the territories known as the "lands of St. Peter." With a focus on the social, legal, and political dynamics, the book examines the Papal State as both a religious institution and a collection of diverse Italian regions. The narrative avoids the abstraction of "temporal power" in favor of a grounded analysis of local politics and societal circumstances, emphasizing the pragmatic challenges faced by prominent figures like Gregory VII and Innocent III.

Through its detailed political history, this book challenges the conventional tendency to highlight the peaks of papal power at the expense of everyday governance. It balances the high-level ideas of papal authority with the lived realities of the state’s administration and its interactions with Frankish kings, emperors, and the Italian populace. Maps and descriptive accounts provide geographical and historical context, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with Italian topography. While acknowledging the methodological ambiguities inherent in studying a dominion that straddled both religious and regional identities, the book presents a comprehensive view of the Papal State's evolution and its profound impact on medieval and early Renaissance 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 1972.

Yen Le Espiritu

Departures

$95.00

Departures supports, contextualizes, and advances the field of critical refugee studies by providing a capacious account of its genealogy, methods, and key concepts as well as its premises, priorities, and possibilities. The book outlines the field's main tenets, questions, and concerns and offers new approaches that integrate theoretical rigor and policy considerations with refugees' rich and complicated lived worlds. It also provides examples of how to link communities, movements, networks, artists, and academic institutions and forge new and humane reciprocal paradigms, dialogues, visuals, and technologies that replace and reverse the dehumanization of refugees that occurs within imperialist gazes and frames, sensational stories, savior narratives, big data, colorful mapping, and spectator scholarship. This resource and guide is for all readers invested in addressing the concerns, perspectives, knowledge production, and global imaginings of refugees.

Terry Greene Sterling

Driving While Brown

$24.95

"A smart, well-documented book about a group of people determined to hold the powerful to account."—2021 NPR "Books We Love"
"Journalism at its best."—2022 Southwest Books of the Year: Top Pick
A 2021 Immigration Book of the Year, Immigration Prof Blog
Investigative Reporters & Editors Book Award Finalist 2021

How Latino activists brought down powerful Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Journalists Terry Greene Sterling and Jude Joffe-Block spent years chronicling the human consequences of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s relentless immigration enforcement in Maricopa County, Arizona. In Driving While Brown, they tell the tale of two opposing movements that redefined Arizona’s political landscape—the restrictionist cause advanced by Arpaio and the Latino-led resistance that rose up against it.

The story follows Arpaio, his supporters, and his adversaries, including Lydia Guzman, who gathered evidence for a racial-profiling lawsuit that took surprising turns. Guzman joined a coalition determined to stop Arpaio, reform unconstitutional policing, and fight for Latino civil rights. Driving While Brown details Arpaio's transformation—from "America’s Toughest Sheriff," who forced inmates to wear pink underwear, into the nation’s most feared immigration enforcer who ended up receiving President Donald Trump’s first pardon. The authors immerse readers in the lives of people on both sides of the battle and uncover the deep roots of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The result of tireless investigative reporting, this powerful book provides critical insights into effective resistance to institutionalized racism and the community organizing that helped transform Arizona from a conservative stronghold into a battleground state.

William A. Bullough

The Blind Boss and His City

$49.95

This title is a compelling examination of Christopher Augustine Buckley, the enigmatic political figure who dominated San Francisco's Democratic Party during the late 19th century. This richly detailed study reveals how Buckley, despite being blind for much of his career, rose to power without ever holding elective office, epitomizing the "saloon boss" phenomenon unique to America's urban political landscape of the era. Through meticulous research, Bullough reconstructs Buckley's influence over San Francisco's politics, the city's transformation into a burgeoning metropolis, and the interplay between municipal governance, economic ambitions, and social stratification during this pivotal period in California's history.

The book situates Buckley's career within the broader narrative of San Francisco’s transition from a Gold Rush boomtown to an industrial and political powerhouse. Exploring themes of urbanization, political reform, and the complexities of machine politics, Bullough unpacks the dynamics of Buckley’s reign, his relationships with other power brokers, and the eventual decline of his political empire amidst the rise of Progressive Era reforms. Scholars of urban history, political science, and California's development will find this work an invaluable resource, shedding light on the intricate connections between leadership, community, and the evolving cityscape of 19th-century San Francisco.

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.

Alfred Rossi

Minneapolis Rehearsals

$95.00

Minneapolis Rehearsals: A Study of Tyrone Guthrie's Directorial Artistry delves into the ephemeral and profound art of theatrical direction through a detailed exploration of Tyrone Guthrie's process during the 1963 production of Hamlet at the newly inaugurated Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. This modern-dress production, designed by Tanya Moiseiwitsch, marked the premiere of The Minnesota Theatre Company and reflected Guthrie’s mastery in uniting performance, staging, and visual design into a cohesive artistic whole. The book seeks to capture the elusive craft of stage direction, a field that, despite its profound influence on modern theatre, often resists lasting documentation due to the transient nature of live performance.

Through a combination of rehearsal logs, a meticulously compiled promptscript, production photographs, and Moiseiwitsch’s design sketches, the author provides a rare glimpse into Guthrie’s methodology. As both an actor in the production and Guthrie’s assistant, the author blends firsthand observations with later reflections, offering a nuanced view of the director's techniques and the collaborative dynamics of the rehearsal process. This record not only preserves the artistry of Guthrie’s direction but also situates him within a lineage of transformative theatre artists, beginning with the Duke of Saxe-Meiningen. The work serves as both a tribute to Guthrie’s legacy and a practical resource for understanding the craft of theatre direction.

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.

Kiyoshi Kojima

Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area

$39.95

Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area by Kiyoshi Kojima presents a visionary framework for fostering economic development and trade integration across the Pacific region. Against the backdrop of a shifting global trade landscape in the post-Kennedy Round era, this book explores the potential of a Pacific Free Trade Area (PAFTA) to drive trade liberalization, economic growth, and regional cooperation among advanced Pacific economies and developing Asian nations. Kojima articulates the vital role of Japan as a leader in this integration process, emphasizing its capacity to extend aid, foster trade expansion, and act as a bridge between industrialized nations and emerging economies in Asia.

The book is a collection of refined essays that trace the evolution of PAFTA from theoretical groundwork to practical policy considerations. By drawing insights from leading economists and incorporating data from key trade conferences, Kojima’s work offers a rich analysis of the dynamics of trade liberalization and economic integration. With contributions from noted scholars and policymakers, as well as discussions from the Pacific Trade and Development conferences, this book not only advocates for a new economic order centered on the Pacific but also provides actionable insights into addressing the North-South divide and facilitating mutually beneficial specialization among nations. As a pioneering English-language publication by Kojima, Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area is a cornerstone text for understanding the economic and trade policy ambitions of the Pacific region in the mid-20th 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 1971.

Jonathan C. Brown

Oil and Revolution in Mexico

$49.95

Oil and Revolution in Mexico offers a compelling analysis of the transformative yet fraught relationship between foreign capital and domestic development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Focusing on the role of American and British oil companies in shaping Mexico's economic, political, and social landscapes, this work uncovers the ambivalence at the heart of modernization. While foreign investments brought infrastructure, industry, and technology that modernized Mexico’s economy, they also introduced deep-seated tensions by exacerbating social inequality, destabilizing political systems, and marginalizing the local labor force. Through rich historical detail, the book navigates the complexities of Mexico’s struggle to integrate modern capitalist frameworks while preserving its unique cultural and social identity.

This interdisciplinary history situates Mexico's oil industry within broader global economic contexts while delving into its profound domestic consequences. From the boom of foreign entrepreneurship to the revolutionary fervor that sought to wrest control of national resources, the narrative captures the dual forces of progress and resistance. The book challenges simplistic narratives, examining the social, cultural, and political implications of foreign exploitation and economic nationalism. With chapters dedicated to labor militancy, the interplay of foreign and local politics, and the persistent influence of preindustrial values, Oil and Revolution in Mexico provides a nuanced perspective on how a nation grapples with the promises and perils of modernity.

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

Kiyoshi Kojima

Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area

$95.00

Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area by Kiyoshi Kojima presents a visionary framework for fostering economic development and trade integration across the Pacific region. Against the backdrop of a shifting global trade landscape in the post-Kennedy Round era, this book explores the potential of a Pacific Free Trade Area (PAFTA) to drive trade liberalization, economic growth, and regional cooperation among advanced Pacific economies and developing Asian nations. Kojima articulates the vital role of Japan as a leader in this integration process, emphasizing its capacity to extend aid, foster trade expansion, and act as a bridge between industrialized nations and emerging economies in Asia.

The book is a collection of refined essays that trace the evolution of PAFTA from theoretical groundwork to practical policy considerations. By drawing insights from leading economists and incorporating data from key trade conferences, Kojima’s work offers a rich analysis of the dynamics of trade liberalization and economic integration. With contributions from noted scholars and policymakers, as well as discussions from the Pacific Trade and Development conferences, this book not only advocates for a new economic order centered on the Pacific but also provides actionable insights into addressing the North-South divide and facilitating mutually beneficial specialization among nations. As a pioneering English-language publication by Kojima, Japan and a Pacific Free Trade Area is a cornerstone text for understanding the economic and trade policy ambitions of the Pacific region in the mid-20th 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 1971.

Jonathan C. Brown

Oil and Revolution in Mexico

$95.00

Oil and Revolution in Mexico offers a compelling analysis of the transformative yet fraught relationship between foreign capital and domestic development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Focusing on the role of American and British oil companies in shaping Mexico's economic, political, and social landscapes, this work uncovers the ambivalence at the heart of modernization. While foreign investments brought infrastructure, industry, and technology that modernized Mexico’s economy, they also introduced deep-seated tensions by exacerbating social inequality, destabilizing political systems, and marginalizing the local labor force. Through rich historical detail, the book navigates the complexities of Mexico’s struggle to integrate modern capitalist frameworks while preserving its unique cultural and social identity.

This interdisciplinary history situates Mexico's oil industry within broader global economic contexts while delving into its profound domestic consequences. From the boom of foreign entrepreneurship to the revolutionary fervor that sought to wrest control of national resources, the narrative captures the dual forces of progress and resistance. The book challenges simplistic narratives, examining the social, cultural, and political implications of foreign exploitation and economic nationalism. With chapters dedicated to labor militancy, the interplay of foreign and local politics, and the persistent influence of preindustrial values, Oil and Revolution in Mexico provides a nuanced perspective on how a nation grapples with the promises and perils of modernity.

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

C. H. Wang

The Bell and the Drum

$95.00

The Bell and the Drum: Shih Ching as Formulaic Poetry in an Oral Tradition examines the poetic and oral traditions of ancient Chinese poetry, particularly the Shih Ching (Book of Songs). The study explores how the form of Shih Ching reflects its origins in oral composition, focusing on its acoustic patterns, formulaic phrases, and thematic structures. By identifying these features as integral to the poetry’s dynamic and organic nature, the author highlights the interplay between musical accompaniment, such as the bell and drum, and the poet's imaginative freedom. This perspective seeks to recover the "naïveté"—a spontaneous and natural quality—of the poetry as it was originally experienced by its audience.

The book advocates for a comparative approach to analyzing Shih Ching, drawing on methodologies from oral-formulaic studies in Greek and Old English poetry. It challenges conventional interpretations that prioritize prosodic or rhetorical analysis, instead emphasizing the formulaic and thematic elements shaped by oral traditions. With its focus on the dynamic evolution of poetic forms and its indebtedness to interdisciplinary scholarship, the study invites readers to appreciate Shih Ching as both a historical artifact and a living cultural tradition, rich with acoustic and imaginative resonance.

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

Gail Warshofsky Lapidus

Women in Soviet Society

$49.95

Women in Soviet Society: Equality, Development, and Social Change reframes one of the twentieth century’s most sweeping social experiments: the promise—and limits—of Soviet sexual equality. Gail Warshofsky Lapidus moves beyond celebratory claims and simple indictments to offer a developmental account of how women’s roles were mobilized to serve state-building, industrialization, and political consolidation. Anchored in Tocqueville’s “politics of equality” and engaging Marxist, Leninist, and psychoanalytic debates, Lapidus tracks the tension between revolutionary ideals and institutional realities: the Zhenotdel’s early activism; legal “engineering” around marriage, divorce, and abortion; the Stalinist synthesis that re-centered family authority while accelerating female labor-force participation; and postwar “affirmative action, Soviet-style” in protection laws, childcare, and education. The result is a nuanced portrait of gains and trade-offs—expanded access to schooling and work coupled with occupational segregation, wage penalties, and the enduring “double burden” created by underbuilt services and persistent domestic expectations.

Structured with exceptional clarity, the book maps women’s changing positions across economy, polity, and family, and then situates Soviet experience in comparative perspective. Chapters examine sectoral employment patterns, vertical stratification, and earnings; women’s representation in Soviets, the Party, and the elite; demographic trends in marriage, divorce, fertility; and the policy reassessments that recast women alternately as productive and reproductive resources. Lapidus’s core argument—that Leninist development instrumentalized equality while also enabling real social mobility—yields a balanced “balance sheet” of achievements and dilemmas. Drawing on law, policy, statistics, and contemporary debates, she shows how modernization, ideological imperatives, and cultural continuities co-produced contradictory outcomes. For scholars of gender, Soviet studies, and comparative development, Women in Soviet Society offers a definitive, empirically grounded analysis that restores complexity to a case too often reduced to slogan or cautionary tale.

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.

Herbert H. Hyman

Applications of Methods of Evaluation

$95.00

This title offers a detailed exploration of action research, emphasizing the importance of evaluation in the context of social action programs. Guided by Kurt Lewin’s philosophy that research should yield practical results rather than merely produce academic texts, this book examines the research conducted from 1955 to 1959 on the Encampment for Citizenship, a program aimed at fostering civic engagement and character education among youth.

The authors present the book as a resource for those engaged in character education and other youth-focused initiatives, showing how structured evaluations can inform and improve program outcomes. They discuss the complexities of evaluating social action programs, including the development of methodologies, the testing of evaluation instruments over time, and the comparative analysis of different research designs. By focusing on both the successes and challenges encountered, the book aims to contribute to the field by providing a replicable framework for evaluating similar programs, highlighting the practical alignment of research with social impact goals.

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.

Donald Hindley

The Communist Party of Indonesia 1951-1963

$95.00

The Communist Party of Indonesia: 1951–1963 explores the dramatic evolution of PKI under the transformative leadership of D. N. Aidit and his contemporaries, M. H. Lukman and Njoto. From a weakened party of a few thousand disorganized members in 1951, the PKI emerged as the largest non-governing communist party globally, boasting over 2 million members by 1963 and an additional 12.5 million supporters through its mass organizations. This study focuses on the Aidit leadership’s implementation of a "national united front" strategy, emphasizing the creation of a mass communist party, extending influence far beyond party boundaries, and navigating complex interactions with Indonesia’s major political forces. The narrative concludes in 1963, when the ultimate success of this strategy remained uncertain.

Rooted in Indonesia’s specific socio-political landscape, the book delves deeply into the Javanese society that provided the core of the PKI’s support. By examining the party’s grassroots efforts, mass mobilization strategies, and challenges within an underdeveloped nation, the study sheds light on why PKI amassed widespread support yet struggled to consolidate power. Avoiding a broader international perspective, this work zeroes in on Indonesia, presenting a detailed account of the Aidit leadership's influence and the socio-political conditions shaping the PKI during its pivotal years.

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.

R. P. Dore

Education in Tokugawa Japan

$49.95

Education in Tokugawa Japan by R. P. Dore offers the first comprehensive English-language account of how a society often remembered for its rigid hierarchy laid the foundations of modern Japan’s remarkably high levels of literacy and learning. Drawing on fief records, school regulations, curricula, and popular texts, Dore reconstructs the educational institutions of the Tokugawa period—from the elite fief schools training samurai to the terakoya that brought reading, writing, and arithmetic to commoners. He shows how Confucian moral training, vocational imperatives of governance, and the spread of print culture combined to transform education from a priestly preserve into a broadly shared pursuit.

Far from being static, Tokugawa education adapted to political reform, Western learning, and the growth of commerce. Dore details both the ideals that guided samurai education—moral rectitude, loyalty, and service—and the practicalities of school life: ceremonies, examinations, discipline, and finance. He also probes the limits of the system, from the uneven education of women to tensions between moral cultivation and administrative utility. With clarity and breadth, the book illuminates how early modern Japan’s scholastic traditions nurtured a society capable of rapid modernization after 1868, while offering a rich portrait of the interplay between social order, merit, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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.

John Roberts

Revolution and Improvement

$49.95

Revolution and Improvement: The Western World 1775–1847 offers a sweeping yet incisive study of the formative decades that defined the modern West. John Roberts situates the period between the American Revolution and the revolutions of 1848 as a decisive “zone of change,” where the intertwined forces of revolution and improvement reshaped politics, economies, and mentalities. From the upheavals of the French Revolution and the consolidation of new nation-states to the rise of industrial society, Roberts draws out both the transformative shocks and the inertial weight of traditions that continued to structure everyday life.

Balancing narrative breadth with interpretive sharpness, Roberts frames Western ascendancy as a story of uneven development and contested meaning. He highlights the paradox of simultaneous rupture and continuity, exploring how liberal ideals, Enlightenment mentalities, and emerging market economies collided with ancien régime institutions, corporate privilege, and entrenched hierarchies. Richly illustrated with maps and images, Revolution and Improvement provides both a fresh synthesis of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Western history and a reflective meditation on how revolutions, reforms, and resistances remade the foundations of global modernity.

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.

Abraham S. Becker

Soviet National Income 1958-1964

$105.00

Soviet National Income, 1958–1964: National Accounts of the USSR in the Seven Year Plan Period by Abraham S. Becker offers a rigorous reconstruction and analysis of Soviet national income during a critical juncture in postwar economic history. Using the Soviet National Income and Product (SNIP) accounting framework pioneered by Abram Bergson and colleagues, Becker presents independently compiled accounts for each year of 1958–1964 and for the plan year 1965 as originally envisioned in the Seven Year Plan (SYP). By reworking household income and expenditure flows, public sector financing, investment, and capital-output relationships, the study provides a comprehensive portrait of the Soviet economy under Khrushchev. Central to the analysis are the difficulties of valuation in a command economy—distorted prices, turnover taxes, subsidies, and agricultural price disparities—and the adjustments necessary to approximate factor cost and constant-price measures. These methodological refinements allow Becker to chart growth trends, resource allocation, and structural change with unusual precision, while also probing the limits of Soviet statistical transparency.

The results reveal both the ambitions and contradictions of the Seven Year Plan era. Growth slowed markedly compared to the rapid postwar decades, with per capita gains narrowing and agricultural stagnation undermining official targets. Military expenditures remained significant, though their accounting was obscured by budgetary categories. Investment continued at high rates but yielded diminishing returns, reflected in rising capital-output ratios. By juxtaposing ex ante SYP goals with ex post outcomes, Becker highlights the gap between Soviet planners’ aspirations and economic realities, showing how policy adjustments responded to agricultural shortfalls, shifting defense priorities, and fiscal pressures. Comparative chapters situate Soviet performance within broader international trends, contrasting consumption, investment, and structural change with those of Western economies. The study concludes that the economic retardation of the SYP years was not merely cyclical but symptomatic of deeper inefficiencies in Soviet planning and valuation practices, setting the stage for the hesitant reforms of the mid-1960s. For scholars of comparative economic systems, Becker’s work remains a foundational examination of how to measure—and interpret—growth in a socialist command economy.

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

John Conrad

Crime and Its Correction

$49.95

Crime and Its Correction: An International Survey of Attitudes and Practices offers a groundbreaking exploration into the global landscape of corrections. By examining the historical development, current practices, and innovative approaches to criminal justice, this book sheds light on the complexities of rehabilitation, punishment, and societal reintegration. From the outdated jute mill operations at San Quentin to cutting-edge advancements in correctional methodologies worldwide, the text critically assesses how systems evolve under societal pressures and research-informed strategies. It provides a detailed comparison of approaches across cultures, offering a unique perspective on the balance between control, rehabilitation, and the humane treatment of offenders.

This survey bridges the gap between theory and practice by investigating the collaboration between social scientists and correctional administrators. Through interviews and case studies spanning continents, the authors reveal both the challenges and opportunities within modern correctional systems. Rich in insights and data, the book presents a compelling case for innovation driven by research and strategic planning, making it an indispensable resource for policymakers, criminologists, and social scientists committed to advancing the efficacy and humanity of correctional practices.

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.

John Conrad

Crime and Its Correction

$95.00

Crime and Its Correction: An International Survey of Attitudes and Practices offers a groundbreaking exploration into the global landscape of corrections. By examining the historical development, current practices, and innovative approaches to criminal justice, this book sheds light on the complexities of rehabilitation, punishment, and societal reintegration. From the outdated jute mill operations at San Quentin to cutting-edge advancements in correctional methodologies worldwide, the text critically assesses how systems evolve under societal pressures and research-informed strategies. It provides a detailed comparison of approaches across cultures, offering a unique perspective on the balance between control, rehabilitation, and the humane treatment of offenders.

This survey bridges the gap between theory and practice by investigating the collaboration between social scientists and correctional administrators. Through interviews and case studies spanning continents, the authors reveal both the challenges and opportunities within modern correctional systems. Rich in insights and data, the book presents a compelling case for innovation driven by research and strategic planning, making it an indispensable resource for policymakers, criminologists, and social scientists committed to advancing the efficacy and humanity of correctional practices.

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.

Giuseppe Di Palma

Surviving Without Governing

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Surviving Without Governing: The Italian Parties in Parliament by Giuseppe Di Palma examines the paradox at the heart of postwar Italian politics: a system of extraordinary social and economic upheaval, marked by chronic instability and yet surprising endurance. Written in the midst of the 1970s political crisis, the book traces how Italy weathered a turbulent period of labor unrest, student mobilization, terrorism, and economic malaise, while its governments—thirty-four since the end of the war—struggled to provide continuity and authority. Di Palma situates these developments within Italy’s broader reputation as Europe’s grande malade, highlighting the deep contradictions of a society simultaneously modernizing and fragmenting.

At the center of this study is the role of Parliament as both a crucible of political conflict and a key institution hampered by unresolved tensions between majority and opposition. Di Palma shows how the inability of Italian parties to forge stable governing coalitions, even in the era of the much-heralded Center-Left, undercut efforts at reform and fueled widespread disaffection. Yet he also underscores the resilience of Italian society, pointing to rapid secularization, expanded civil liberties, and grassroots participation as countercurrents to political malaise. Surviving Without Governing offers a penetrating analysis of the Italian political system’s performance, illuminating how parties, institutions, and society negotiated an ongoing crisis that continues to inform debates on governance, legitimacy, and democracy in 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 1977.

Jonathan B. Bendor

Parallel Systems

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Parallel Systems: Redundancy in Government challenges the conventional wisdom that efficiency in public administration is best achieved by eliminating duplication. Drawing on real-world examples, including the infamous failure of the American rescue expedition to Iran, this book makes a compelling case for the value of redundancy in government systems. Just as engineers build redundancy into complex machinery to ensure reliability in the face of inevitable failures, the authors argue that similar principles should guide public administration. In this framework, redundancy—whether in equipment or overlapping agency responsibilities—is not wasteful but essential for effective governance.

The book delves into theoretical perspectives from scholars such as Martin Landau and William Niskanen, who propose that duplication can enhance reliability and foster healthy competition among agencies, driving greater efficiency. Using case studies in the areas of weapons, water management, and welfare programs, Parallel Systems demonstrates that redundancy is neither an anomaly nor a flaw in the American bureaucratic system. Instead, it is a pragmatic response to the unpredictability of complex government operations. This work is a thought-provoking exploration of how rethinking redundancy can lead to more resilient and effective public administration.

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.

Ernst B. Haas

Scientists and World Order

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Scientists and World Order: The Uses of Technical Knowledge in International Organizations by Ernst B. Haas, Mary Pat Williams, and Don Babai is a pioneering study of the intersection between scientific expertise and global governance. Drawing on interviews with over two hundred scientists and officials across institutions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, and the European Communities, the book investigates how internationally active scientists conceive of their responsibilities and how their knowledge shapes policy. The authors examine rationalist, pragmatic, and skeptical “world order models,” showing how different cognitive assumptions about knowledge and action inform institutional programs in areas ranging from environmental management to economic development.

By tracing the evolution of nine major international science programs between the 1960s and 1970s, the authors reveal how technical expertise becomes institutionalized, contested, and refracted through political negotiation. At stake is whether science can serve as a transnational language for solving pressing problems—poverty, disease, energy, pollution—or whether political constraints and clashing goals limit its impact. Combining political science, sociology of science, and international relations, Scientists and World Order maps the cognitive terrain on which science, technology, and policy meet, offering a critical framework for understanding the promises and limits of scientific expertise in shaping world order.

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

Ernst B. Haas, Mary Pat Williams, and Don Babai

Scientists and World Order

$95.00

Scientists and World Order: The Uses of Technical Knowledge in International Organizations by Ernst B. Haas, Mary Pat Williams, and Don Babai is a pioneering study of the intersection between scientific expertise and global governance. Drawing on interviews with over two hundred scientists and officials across institutions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, and the European Communities, the book investigates how internationally active scientists conceive of their responsibilities and how their knowledge shapes policy. The authors examine rationalist, pragmatic, and skeptical “world order models,” showing how different cognitive assumptions about knowledge and action inform institutional programs in areas ranging from environmental management to economic development.

By tracing the evolution of nine major international science programs between the 1960s and 1970s, the authors reveal how technical expertise becomes institutionalized, contested, and refracted through political negotiation. At stake is whether science can serve as a transnational language for solving pressing problems—poverty, disease, energy, pollution—or whether political constraints and clashing goals limit its impact. Combining political science, sociology of science, and international relations, Scientists and World Order maps the cognitive terrain on which science, technology, and policy meet, offering a critical framework for understanding the promises and limits of scientific expertise in shaping world order.

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

Muriel Horrell

A Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1972

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A Survey of Race Relations in South Africa offers a meticulous year-by-year chronicle of apartheid-era politics, law, and society, compiled by the South African Institute of Race Relations. Covering developments in 1972, this volume documents shifts across white political parties, debates within the Coloured and Indian representative councils, and the growth of Black Consciousness organizations. It details the policies of the homelands, state security measures, and trials under repressive laws, while also tracing church resistance, student movements, and the tightening grip of censorship. Through its structured presentation of legislation, population data, and official policy, the survey captures the apparatus of apartheid alongside emerging forms of opposition and dissent.

What distinguishes the survey is its comprehensive breadth: from by-elections and Afrikaner nationalist secret societies to grassroots trade union efforts, church-state conflict, and the international dimensions of South Africa’s isolation. With appendices cataloging legislation and statistical tables, the volume became a vital annual reference for journalists, scholars, and activists alike. Today it endures as a critical historical record of apartheid’s institutional machinery, the contested terrain of race relations, and the complex interplay between repression and resistance at a pivotal moment in South Africa’s twentieth-century 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 1973.

A Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1972

C. H. Wang

The Bell and the Drum

$39.95

The Bell and the Drum: Shih Ching as Formulaic Poetry in an Oral Tradition examines the poetic and oral traditions of ancient Chinese poetry, particularly the Shih Ching (Book of Songs). The study explores how the form of Shih Ching reflects its origins in oral composition, focusing on its acoustic patterns, formulaic phrases, and thematic structures. By identifying these features as integral to the poetry’s dynamic and organic nature, the author highlights the interplay between musical accompaniment, such as the bell and drum, and the poet's imaginative freedom. This perspective seeks to recover the "naïveté"—a spontaneous and natural quality—of the poetry as it was originally experienced by its audience.

The book advocates for a comparative approach to analyzing Shih Ching, drawing on methodologies from oral-formulaic studies in Greek and Old English poetry. It challenges conventional interpretations that prioritize prosodic or rhetorical analysis, instead emphasizing the formulaic and thematic elements shaped by oral traditions. With its focus on the dynamic evolution of poetic forms and its indebtedness to interdisciplinary scholarship, the study invites readers to appreciate Shih Ching as both a historical artifact and a living cultural tradition, rich with acoustic and imaginative resonance.

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

Alfred Rossi

Minneapolis Rehearsals

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Minneapolis Rehearsals: A Study of Tyrone Guthrie's Directorial Artistry delves into the ephemeral and profound art of theatrical direction through a detailed exploration of Tyrone Guthrie's process during the 1963 production of Hamlet at the newly inaugurated Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. This modern-dress production, designed by Tanya Moiseiwitsch, marked the premiere of The Minnesota Theatre Company and reflected Guthrie’s mastery in uniting performance, staging, and visual design into a cohesive artistic whole. The book seeks to capture the elusive craft of stage direction, a field that, despite its profound influence on modern theatre, often resists lasting documentation due to the transient nature of live performance.

Through a combination of rehearsal logs, a meticulously compiled promptscript, production photographs, and Moiseiwitsch’s design sketches, the author provides a rare glimpse into Guthrie’s methodology. As both an actor in the production and Guthrie’s assistant, the author blends firsthand observations with later reflections, offering a nuanced view of the director's techniques and the collaborative dynamics of the rehearsal process. This record not only preserves the artistry of Guthrie’s direction but also situates him within a lineage of transformative theatre artists, beginning with the Duke of Saxe-Meiningen. The work serves as both a tribute to Guthrie’s legacy and a practical resource for understanding the craft of theatre direction.

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.

J. C. G. Röhl

Germany without Bismarck

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Germany Without Bismarck: The Crisis of Government in the Second Reich, 1890-1900 meticulously explores the turbulent years following Otto von Bismarck's dismissal in 1890, a pivotal period of uncertainty and transformation for the German Empire. Bismarck's unparalleled dominance in shaping the Second Reich left a void that sparked speculation about Germany's political trajectory—some feared a return to federation, others anticipated a parliamentary republic or Bismarck's resurgence as a dictator. Yet, the Reich endured until 1918, navigating a seven-year crisis characterized by internal power struggles and an evolving relationship between the government and its people. This study delves deeply into two interconnected crises: the fragmentation of power within the executive branch, as Bismarck's successors attempted collective governance amidst fierce rivalries, and the broader tension between state authority and public consensus. By 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm II had asserted himself as the ultimate authority within the government, resolving the internal crisis but exacerbating discord with the legislature and society, steering Germany toward aggressive foreign policies and eventual diplomatic isolation.

Drawing from newly accessible archival materials, including the Reich Chancellery files and private papers of leading statesmen, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the political dynamics during this era. It sheds light on the delicate balance Bismarck maintained between conservative aristocracy and burgeoning industrial interests, a coalition that disintegrated under his successors. The work also underscores the long-term repercussions of Bismarck's "iron and blood" policies, which, though successful in unifying Germany, fostered a volatile nationalism that undermined the political education and moderation of its citizens. By placing Germany's internal crises in the context of Bismarck's legacy and the Kaiser's ambitions, this study illuminates the structural weaknesses and ideological divides that ultimately set the stage for the monarchy's downfall and Germany's descent into global conflict.

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

J. C. G. Röhl

Germany without Bismarck

$95.00

Germany Without Bismarck: The Crisis of Government in the Second Reich, 1890-1900 meticulously explores the turbulent years following Otto von Bismarck's dismissal in 1890, a pivotal period of uncertainty and transformation for the German Empire. Bismarck's unparalleled dominance in shaping the Second Reich left a void that sparked speculation about Germany's political trajectory—some feared a return to federation, others anticipated a parliamentary republic or Bismarck's resurgence as a dictator. Yet, the Reich endured until 1918, navigating a seven-year crisis characterized by internal power struggles and an evolving relationship between the government and its people. This study delves deeply into two interconnected crises: the fragmentation of power within the executive branch, as Bismarck's successors attempted collective governance amidst fierce rivalries, and the broader tension between state authority and public consensus. By 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm II had asserted himself as the ultimate authority within the government, resolving the internal crisis but exacerbating discord with the legislature and society, steering Germany toward aggressive foreign policies and eventual diplomatic isolation.

Drawing from newly accessible archival materials, including the Reich Chancellery files and private papers of leading statesmen, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the political dynamics during this era. It sheds light on the delicate balance Bismarck maintained between conservative aristocracy and burgeoning industrial interests, a coalition that disintegrated under his successors. The work also underscores the long-term repercussions of Bismarck's "iron and blood" policies, which, though successful in unifying Germany, fostered a volatile nationalism that undermined the political education and moderation of its citizens. By placing Germany's internal crises in the context of Bismarck's legacy and the Kaiser's ambitions, this study illuminates the structural weaknesses and ideological divides that ultimately set the stage for the monarchy's downfall and Germany's descent into global conflict.

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

Herbert H. Hyman, Charles R. Wright, and Terence K. Hopkins

Applications of Methods of Evaluation

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This title offers a detailed exploration of action research, emphasizing the importance of evaluation in the context of social action programs. Guided by Kurt Lewin’s philosophy that research should yield practical results rather than merely produce academic texts, this book examines the research conducted from 1955 to 1959 on the Encampment for Citizenship, a program aimed at fostering civic engagement and character education among youth.

The authors present the book as a resource for those engaged in character education and other youth-focused initiatives, showing how structured evaluations can inform and improve program outcomes. They discuss the complexities of evaluating social action programs, including the development of methodologies, the testing of evaluation instruments over time, and the comparative analysis of different research designs. By focusing on both the successes and challenges encountered, the book aims to contribute to the field by providing a replicable framework for evaluating similar programs, highlighting the practical alignment of research with social impact goals.

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.

Milton Silverman, Philip R. Lee, Mia Lydecker

Prescriptions for Death

$39.95

Prescriptions for Death: The Drugging of the Third World is a compelling exposé of the pharmaceutical industry’s ethical failings and regulatory loopholes that disproportionately affect developing nations. Authors Milton Silverman, Philip R. Lee, and Mia Lydecker critically examine how multinational drug companies exploit weaker regulatory systems in the Global South, promoting medicines with exaggerated claims of efficacy while concealing serious risks. They reveal the troubling double standards in drug marketing: while developed nations enforce strict safety and efficacy regulations, many Third World countries remain vulnerable to misleading advertising, bribery, and the sale of ineffective or even dangerous pharmaceuticals.

This book is more than just an indictment of corporate malfeasance—it is a call for systemic change in global healthcare policy. The authors argue that international accountability, ethical regulation, and medical-scientific oversight are crucial to protecting vulnerable populations. Prescriptions for Death presents meticulous research, case studies, and firsthand accounts from healthcare professionals, government officials, and industry insiders to document the scale of the crisis. Thought-provoking and rigorously argued, this book is essential reading for policymakers, healthcare advocates, and anyone concerned with the intersection of public health and corporate responsibility in the developing 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 1982.

Milton Silverman, Philip R. Lee, Mia Lydecker

Prescriptions for Death

$95.00

Prescriptions for Death: The Drugging of the Third World is a compelling exposé of the pharmaceutical industry’s ethical failings and regulatory loopholes that disproportionately affect developing nations. Authors Milton Silverman, Philip R. Lee, and Mia Lydecker critically examine how multinational drug companies exploit weaker regulatory systems in the Global South, promoting medicines with exaggerated claims of efficacy while concealing serious risks. They reveal the troubling double standards in drug marketing: while developed nations enforce strict safety and efficacy regulations, many Third World countries remain vulnerable to misleading advertising, bribery, and the sale of ineffective or even dangerous pharmaceuticals.

This book is more than just an indictment of corporate malfeasance—it is a call for systemic change in global healthcare policy. The authors argue that international accountability, ethical regulation, and medical-scientific oversight are crucial to protecting vulnerable populations. Prescriptions for Death presents meticulous research, case studies, and firsthand accounts from healthcare professionals, government officials, and industry insiders to document the scale of the crisis. Thought-provoking and rigorously argued, this book is essential reading for policymakers, healthcare advocates, and anyone concerned with the intersection of public health and corporate responsibility in the developing 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 1982.

Gail Warshofsky Lapidus

Women in Soviet Society

$95.00

Women in Soviet Society: Equality, Development, and Social Change reframes one of the twentieth century’s most sweeping social experiments: the promise—and limits—of Soviet sexual equality. Gail Warshofsky Lapidus moves beyond celebratory claims and simple indictments to offer a developmental account of how women’s roles were mobilized to serve state-building, industrialization, and political consolidation. Anchored in Tocqueville’s “politics of equality” and engaging Marxist, Leninist, and psychoanalytic debates, Lapidus tracks the tension between revolutionary ideals and institutional realities: the Zhenotdel’s early activism; legal “engineering” around marriage, divorce, and abortion; the Stalinist synthesis that re-centered family authority while accelerating female labor-force participation; and postwar “affirmative action, Soviet-style” in protection laws, childcare, and education. The result is a nuanced portrait of gains and trade-offs—expanded access to schooling and work coupled with occupational segregation, wage penalties, and the enduring “double burden” created by underbuilt services and persistent domestic expectations.

Structured with exceptional clarity, the book maps women’s changing positions across economy, polity, and family, and then situates Soviet experience in comparative perspective. Chapters examine sectoral employment patterns, vertical stratification, and earnings; women’s representation in Soviets, the Party, and the elite; demographic trends in marriage, divorce, fertility; and the policy reassessments that recast women alternately as productive and reproductive resources. Lapidus’s core argument—that Leninist development instrumentalized equality while also enabling real social mobility—yields a balanced “balance sheet” of achievements and dilemmas. Drawing on law, policy, statistics, and contemporary debates, she shows how modernization, ideological imperatives, and cultural continuities co-produced contradictory outcomes. For scholars of gender, Soviet studies, and comparative development, Women in Soviet Society offers a definitive, empirically grounded analysis that restores complexity to a case too often reduced to slogan or cautionary tale.

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.