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Robert Marshall

Alaska Wilderness

$95.00

There are still a few places on the face of the globe which can legitimately be called wilderness; and it was Robert Marshall's greatest happiness to experience the solitude of these places where no man had ever set foot. This book records his trips by foot, boat, and dogsled into wilderness areas north of the Arctic Circle, exploring, mountain climbing, and mapping new territories. Marshall's account, based on letters and journals written in the field, is a vivid and personal description of his adventures in remote arctic country. There were a few literate pioneers in interior Alaska, men such as Pike, Schwatka, Stefansson, and Schrader. However, most of the explorations of the territory were made by nameless Eskimos and sourdoughs whose thoughts and deeds died with them. Robert Marshall was one of the fortunate latecomers who found a great reach of arctic wilderness to explore and who left us an exceptional chronicle of his travels. During several expeditions in Alaska in the 1930s, Marshall came upon deep canyons and primeval valleys, followed streams to their sources, and climbed great mountains of the little-explored Brooks Range. His joy was complete when, standing on some peak never before climbed, he beheld the magnificence of a wild, rugged, timeless world, filled with countless mountains and valleys previously unmapped, unnamed, and unknown. Marshall died at the age of 38; but in his lifetime he had become a leader among those who demand a stop to the devastation of forests and insist that they be administered in the public interest, with a planned consideration of their various uses, including wilderness preservation. In the continuing struggle over the proper uses of our natural heritage, Robert Marshall stands as an inspiration to all those who wish to preserve our remaining precious samples of original America. His matchless account of his explorations in the Central Brooks Range is all the more timely and necessary for public information now when the North Slope oil boom threatens with destruction the major part of this magnificent Alaska wilderness.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.
There are still a few places on the face of the globe which can legitimately be called wilderness; and it was Robert Marshall's greatest happiness to experience the solitude of these places where no man had ever set foot. This book records his trips by fo

Marjorie O’Rourke Boyle

Loyola's Acts

$39.95

Loyola's Acts: The Rhetoric of the Self offers a nuanced exploration of Iñigo López de Loyola's pivotal spiritual transformation and its rhetorical framing within the Christian tradition. Far from being a straightforward autobiography, the text, titled Acta, is positioned as a work of epideictic rhetoric—a genre focused on praise and moral persuasion rather than strict factual recounting. Loyola's recounted experiences, from his formative wounding at Pamplona to his spiritual exercises and reflections, are interpreted not as direct self-narration but as filtered through the lens of his scribe, Gonçalves da Câmara. The book argues that Acta aligns more with Renaissance rhetorical traditions than modern autobiographical norms, emphasizing moral edification over empirical detail.

This study situates Loyola's Acts within the cultural and rhetorical milieu of the sixteenth century, drawing connections to classical and medieval traditions of memory, imitation, and spiritual meditation. It examines how Loyola's recitations, shaped by Gonçalves da Câmara's interpretive role, were less about chronicling personal events and more about exemplifying divine governance and moral lessons. By uncovering the layers of rhetorical strategy, intertextuality, and cultural context, the book reinterprets Acta as a profound moral and spiritual artifact, offering a fresh lens on Loyola's legacy and the broader tradition of Christian rhetorical literature.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1997.

Leonard Binder

Religion and Politics in Pakistan

$49.95

Religion and Politics in Pakistan explores the contested role of Islam in the creation and early constitutional development of Pakistan. Tracing debates from the last years of British rule through the first decade of independence, the book examines how politicians, religious scholars, and intellectuals struggled to define the meaning of an “Islamic state.” Pakistan’s founding was driven by anxieties over Hindu majoritarianism, the logic of partition, and the promise of Muslim self-determination. Yet the new nation emerged without a clear consensus about the political application of Islamic principles. Politicians spoke of an Islamic spirit yet had no concrete blueprint, while the ‘ulama’ insisted that the outlines of an Islamic constitution were already available within traditional jurisprudence. Between these poles, modernists and fundamentalists offered rival interpretations, and secularists in the bureaucracy and military pressed for pragmatic solutions.

The book situates these debates within Pakistan’s broader political and social transformations. It analyzes the rise of the Pakistan Muslim League, the influence of reformist thinkers, and the emergence of the Jamaʿat-i-Islami under Abul Aʿla Maududi as a powerful voice for fundamentalism. It charts the centrality of controversies such as the Objectives Resolution, the authority of the legislature versus the shariʿa, and the Ahmadiyya question, showing how they forced political actors to clarify their positions. By reconstructing the constituent process as both political struggle and intellectual exchange, the study demonstrates how tradition, modernism, and fundamentalism contended with one another in shaping Pakistan’s evolving constitutional order. This nuanced account highlights the intersection of religious ideals, political theory, and pragmatic governance in the formative years of the Pakistani state.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Robert N. Watson

The Rest Is Silence

$95.00

The Rest Is Silence: Death as Annihilation in the English Renaissance by Robert N. Watson explores how anxieties about death as utter annihilation—rather than passage to an afterlife—shaped English Renaissance culture, especially during the Jacobean era. Watson argues that the Reformation’s dismantling of rituals like purgatory, combined with scientific discovery, rising individualism, and schism within Christianity, eroded consolations about immortality and intensified fears of oblivion. This cultural unease surfaces in literature, where plays and poems simultaneously perform the social task of denial and expose its fragility. Shakespeare’s tragedies, revenge plays, and comedies probe competing promises of survival—through honor, progeny, or art—only to reveal their insufficiency. Likewise, the metaphysical lyrics of Donne and Herbert wrestle with mortality in forms that both test and shore up Christian doctrine.

Watson situates literary representations of death within a broader crisis of belief, where the rhetoric of sermons, funeral practices, and polemics betrays recurring worries about silence, darkness, and the dissolution of self. He challenges critical traditions that assume a uniformly Christian worldview, recovering evidence that annihilationist fears pervaded Renaissance thought even if rarely voiced directly. By combining psychoanalytic insight with cultural history, Watson portrays drama and lyric as stages on which English writers rehearsed strategies of denial, displacement, and consolation in the face of mortality. Ultimately, the book contends that the Jacobean confrontation with death illuminates not only the period’s religious and artistic ferment but also enduring human struggles with meaning, selfhood, and the void.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Masakazu Iwata

Okubo Toshimichi

$49.95

Okubo Toshimichi: The Bismarck of Japan by Masakazu Iwata offers the first full-length English-language biography of one of the central architects of Japan’s Meiji Restoration. Okubo (1830–1878), long overshadowed by his compatriots Saigo Takamori and Kido Koin, emerges here as the pivotal statesman who steered Japan from feudal fragmentation into a unified, modern state. Drawing on an impressive range of Japanese and Western sources, Iwata traces Okubo’s rise from low-ranking samurai in Satsuma to his role as the chief strategist of Restoration politics, organizer of the new Meiji bureaucracy, and ultimate target of samurai resistance. His life illustrates the turbulence of nineteenth-century Japan: rebellion, diplomacy, industrial reform, and the violent collision of tradition with modern nation-building.

Written with clarity and scholarly rigor, the book situates Okubo within both Japanese and world history, comparing him to Bismarck as a figure of realpolitik who combined ruthless pragmatism with a vision of national strength. Iwata examines not only Okubo’s policies—finance, foreign affairs, internal modernization—but also the moral ambiguities of his methods: from suppressing domestic revolts to pushing industrialization through authoritarian means. The study illuminates the interplay of personality, political necessity, and structural change in the making of modern Japan, while raising enduring questions about leadership, absolutism, and the costs of modernization. For historians of Japan, political science scholars, and general readers interested in statecraft, this biography restores Okubo to his rightful place at the center of Japan’s transformation into a modern power.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Joseph W. Conard

Introduction to the Theory of Interest

$49.95

An Introduction to the Theory of Interest, published by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of California, offers an authoritative exploration of one of the most central and complex concepts in economic theory. From its roots in ancient philosophy, where Aristotle and Church Fathers debated its morality, to its critical role in modern economic thought, the concept of interest has consistently challenged the analytical frameworks of great thinkers. This comprehensive volume situates interest at the crossroads of history, theory, and empirical analysis, shedding light on its evolution and enduring relevance in economic discourse.

Professor Conard brings over a decade of meticulous research to this exhaustive study, blending rigorous theoretical inquiry with practical insights drawn from first-hand experience in financial markets. Covering everything from the contributions of Ricardo and Keynes to the mechanisms of contemporary interest rate systems, this work serves as both a historical review and a practical guide. Whether you are a student of economic history, a policy analyst, or simply an enthusiast of financial theory, An Introduction to the Theory of Interest offers invaluable perspectives on the intricate dynamics of interest rates and their profound impact on fiscal and monetary policy.

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

William Harvey, Translated by C. D. O’Malley, F. N. L. Poynter, and K. F. Russell

Lectures on the Whole of Anatomy

$39.95

Lectures on the Whole of Anatomy: An Annotated Translation of Prelectiones Anatomiae Universalis offers an invaluable glimpse into the formative stages of modern anatomy as pioneered by William Harvey. This richly annotated translation sheds light on Harvey's original lecture notes, prepared during his tenure as the Lumleian Lecturer at the Royal College of Physicians in the early 17th century. It offers readers a comprehensive view of his meticulous anatomical dissections and observations, which laid the groundwork for his revolutionary discovery of the circulation of blood. These notes, written primarily in Latin and interspersed with English and other languages, capture Harvey's scientific rigor and his deep engagement with the classical and contemporary literature of his time.

This annotated edition not only preserves Harvey's original texts but also contextualizes them with detailed commentary and insights into his methodology and intellectual milieu. It traces the evolution of his ideas, particularly the gradual shift from Aristotelian thought to a more empirical, observation-based scientific approach. The inclusion of references to Harvey's extensive comparative anatomy studies and clinical observations further enriches the narrative, showcasing his role as both a pioneering experimentalist and a practicing physician. By blending historical commentary with meticulous translation, this work provides an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medical history, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the development of anatomy and physiology.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Brook Thomas

American Literary Realism and the Failed Promise of Contract

$49.95

In American Literary Realism and the Failed Promise of Contract, the author explores the interplay between contract law and literary realism in late nineteenth-century America, a time when both contract law and realism shaped cultural, legal, and social landscapes. The text argues that while contract law in theory emphasized the freedom to negotiate obligations among individuals, it fell short in practice by failing to dismantle deeply entrenched inequalities associated with race, class, and gender. The era’s literature mirrored this dynamic, as authors highlighted the gap between the idealized promises of contractual freedom and the enduring constraints of status. Through this lens, literary realism not only reflected society’s inequities but also critiqued the legal and social systems that perpetuated them.

Realism, which sought to represent everyday life in a grounded, unembellished way, intersected with the contract’s promise by portraying social relations as complex and negotiated, yet constrained by systemic hierarchies. Works like Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and James’s The American evoke moments where relationships of status could theoretically transform into equitable, "contractual" interactions. However, these fictional moments of promise often falter, reflecting contract's inability to establish a truly egalitarian social order. The rise of corporate capitalism further complicated contract’s promise, as corporations fostered a form of economic structure that subordinated individual agency, reinforcing rather than alleviating social inequities.

The text also considers how these issues resonate today, especially as contractual ideals influence contemporary notions of social justice. While the promise of contract continues to appeal to a vision of equal opportunity, the persistent influence of race, class, and gender hierarchies complicates its realization. The author suggests that revisiting works of realism offers valuable insights into these ongoing tensions, challenging readers to reimagine a society where individuals might genuinely be “free and equal,” not just in theory but in practice. In doing so, this book presents realism not as an endorsement of the status quo but as a field of critical inquiry, urging us to address the unresolved questions about equity that persist in American society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1997.

Compiled by William Matthews

British Diaries

$49.95

William Matthews’ British Diaries 1442–1942: An Annotated Bibliography offers an unparalleled exploration of British diary literature spanning five centuries. This meticulously compiled resource catalogs diaries from diverse perspectives—ranging from monarchs to farmers, scholars to soldiers, and clergy to craftsmen—providing a comprehensive cross-section of British society across eras. With annotations that highlight the unique content and context of each diary, the bibliography serves as an invaluable guide for scholars of history, linguistics, sociology, and 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 1950.

Mary E. John

Discrepant Dislocations

$39.95

Discrepant Dislocations: Feminism, Theory, and Postcolonial Histories explores the evolving intersections of feminist theory with postcolonial histories, offering a critical examination of the challenges that shape feminist thought across different geopolitical contexts. The book spans a range of intellectual and political landscapes, particularly focusing on the tensions between feminist scholarship in the United States and India. Drawing from the insights of third-world intellectuals who have engaged with Western theories like poststructuralism, it interrogates the complexities of the postcolonial as both a term and a concept. Rather than resolving its varied meanings, the book engages with the tensions and discrepancies inherent in these theories, particularly how they manifest within the power dynamics between the West and the postcolony. By focusing on the experiences of Western domination, the author highlights how these intellectual and political forces continue to shape feminist thought globally, even as feminist agendas seek to challenge these very systems of power.

The essays within this collection examine a wide array of issues, from the position of third-world feminists in the West to the challenges of translating feminist theory into diverse cultural contexts. The study critically engages with the rise of feminist theory in the U.S., particularly in the eighties and nineties, and its connection to race, class, and gender debates. These discussions are framed within a historical and genealogical perspective, showing how these terms have been shaped and constrained by Western academic practices. Transitioning from the U.S. to India, the book also explores the national location of feminist movements, examining how postindependence Indian feminism navigates the complexities of global and local power relations. Ultimately, the book calls for a more self-reflexive and international feminist theory that acknowledges the unequal power dynamics between nations and fosters a more accountable and nuanced global feminist discourse.

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

Frank O. Miller

Minobe Tatsukichi

$95.00

Minobe Tatsukichi and the Evolution of Japanese Constitutionalism examines the life, work, and enduring impact of Minobe Tatsukichi, a pivotal figure in Japanese constitutional theory. While Minobe is often referenced in Western literature, his contributions have frequently been reduced to his association with the "emperor-organ theory" and his brief, dramatic clash with militarist factions during the 1935 Minobe Affair. This book seeks to expand beyond those limited narratives, exploring the depth and complexity of Minobe's scholarship, his influence on the interpretation of the Meiji Constitution, and his role in shaping modern Japanese political thought.

The study provides a detailed analysis of Minobe’s constitutional theories, tracing their implications for both prewar and postwar Japan. It situates Minobe as a key player in the evolution of liberal constitutionalism and its tensions with authoritarianism in Japan's modern era. By reevaluating Minobe's ideas in the context of Japan's political transitions—including the post-1945 constitutional reforms—the book sheds light on his lasting relevance. The narrative also addresses Minobe’s ambivalent position during the Occupation period, where his opposition to constitutional revision under American oversight marked a complex and often misunderstood chapter in his career. Through a comprehensive review of Minobe's writings, theoretical contributions, and historical impact, the book enriches our understanding of Japanese constitutional development and the intellectual currents that have shaped it.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Masakazu Iwata

Okubo Toshimichi

$95.00

Okubo Toshimichi: The Bismarck of Japan by Masakazu Iwata offers the first full-length English-language biography of one of the central architects of Japan’s Meiji Restoration. Okubo (1830–1878), long overshadowed by his compatriots Saigo Takamori and Kido Koin, emerges here as the pivotal statesman who steered Japan from feudal fragmentation into a unified, modern state. Drawing on an impressive range of Japanese and Western sources, Iwata traces Okubo’s rise from low-ranking samurai in Satsuma to his role as the chief strategist of Restoration politics, organizer of the new Meiji bureaucracy, and ultimate target of samurai resistance. His life illustrates the turbulence of nineteenth-century Japan: rebellion, diplomacy, industrial reform, and the violent collision of tradition with modern nation-building.

Written with clarity and scholarly rigor, the book situates Okubo within both Japanese and world history, comparing him to Bismarck as a figure of realpolitik who combined ruthless pragmatism with a vision of national strength. Iwata examines not only Okubo’s policies—finance, foreign affairs, internal modernization—but also the moral ambiguities of his methods: from suppressing domestic revolts to pushing industrialization through authoritarian means. The study illuminates the interplay of personality, political necessity, and structural change in the making of modern Japan, while raising enduring questions about leadership, absolutism, and the costs of modernization. For historians of Japan, political science scholars, and general readers interested in statecraft, this biography restores Okubo to his rightful place at the center of Japan’s transformation into a modern power.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Donald Cameron Watt

Too Serious a Business

$39.95

Too Serious a Business reframes the road to 1939 by shifting the spotlight from cabinet rooms to General Staffs. Donald Cameron Watt argues that, unlike 1914—when belligerent militaries hustled civilians toward war—the late-1930s saw the reverse: senior officers across Britain, France, Germany, and Italy warned of disaster, resigned in protest, or quietly conspired to avert catastrophe while civilians pressed forward. From General Beck’s break with Hitler and Vuillemin’s grim air-power assessments to Pariani’s pessimism and the British Chiefs of Staff’s pre-Munich gloom, Watt reconstructs a Europe in which professional soldiers hesitated—even as civil societies slid toward confrontation. Setting the Second World War’s opening phase within what contemporaries felt as a pan-European “civil war,” he traces how interwar paramilitaries, ideological polarizations, and the collapse of shared diplomatic conventions eroded a once-cohesive civitas Europae.

Marrying high politics with institutional and intellectual military history, Watt examines four interlocking questions: how General Staffs related to fractured domestic orders; how well they adapted doctrine to rapid technological change (tanks, aircraft, radio, radar); how they read enemies and threats; and, crucially, what advice they actually gave in the climacteric of 1938–40. The result is a comparative anatomy of armed forces under strain—from strategy papers and war plans to the moral economies of officer corps—set against the failing League order and the eclipse of Europe’s pre-1914 elite networks. Rejecting tidy ideological explanations, Watt’s narrative shows how misaligned strategic assumptions and uneven modernization—rather than simple bellicosity—shaped the march to war and the stunning defeats of 1940. Written with breadth and archival rigor, Too Serious a Business will engage scholars of military and diplomatic history, students of interwar Europe, and readers seeking a bracing account of how institutions built to prevent disaster can become its reluctant midwives.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Talton F. Ray

The Politics of the Barrios of Venezuela

$95.00

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

The Politics of the Barrios of Venezuela

William M. Reddy

The Invisible Code

$95.00

The Invisible Code: Honor and Sentiment in Postrevolutionary France, 1814–1848 explores the transformation of social norms and personal identity during a pivotal era in French history. While the Napoleonic legal codes institutionalized key revolutionary principles like equality before the law and freedom of contract, they also entrenched patriarchal authority, restricting women’s rights and elevating male dominance in the public and private spheres. Yet alongside these formal codes existed an unspoken "invisible code" of honor, which reshaped interpersonal and societal dynamics in the postrevolutionary period. This honor code democratized access to prestige but heightened personal vulnerability, as men contended for respect and status in an open, competitive arena. The book delves into the intersections of law, family, and public life, examining how honor was both enforced by legal structures and internalized as deeply felt shame, driving emotional and political behavior.

This "invisible code" was inextricably linked to gendered experiences of honor and sentiment. Men’s pursuit of honor was portrayed as rational and public, while women’s lives were framed through sentiment and emotional fulfillment. This constructed dichotomy legitimized the exclusion of women from political and public spaces under the guise of rationality. However, as the book illustrates, emotions—particularly male shame—were central to the social order, influencing decisions and actions in ways often overlooked by historians. By juxtaposing male honor with female sentiment, The Invisible Code critiques the flawed premise of rationality as a male domain, offering fresh insights into the interplay between gender, emotion, and social legitimacy in early 19th-century France. Through this lens, the study reveals how deeply embedded ideas of honor and sentiment shaped personal identities and the broader fabric of postrevolutionary society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1997.

Andrew C. Janos

Revolution in Perspective

$95.00

Revolution in Perspective: Essays on the Hungarian Soviet Republic of 1919, edited by Andrew C. Janos and William B. Slottman, brings together a distinguished group of scholars to reassess one of modern Europe’s most enigmatic revolutions. Arising in the tumultuous aftermath of World War I, the short-lived Hungarian Soviet Republic lasted just 133 days, yet its legacy continues to spark debate. This collection, the outcome of a landmark Berkeley conference, approaches the 1919 regime not as an isolated Hungarian episode but as part of broader patterns of political collapse, social mobilization, and revolutionary ferment across Central and Eastern Europe. Essays examine the breakdown of oligarchic politics before 1918, the coalition between Socialists and Communists, agrarian dissent, Romania’s and Austria’s reactions, and the movement’s ties to international communism.

By weaving together domestic, regional, and transnational perspectives, the volume illuminates the complexities of coalition politics, the limits of revolutionary legitimacy, and the shifting ideological currents of the European Left. Rather than offering a single interpretation, the essays highlight tensions between local circumstances and global revolutionary aspirations, situating Hungary’s upheaval within the larger story of twentieth-century communism and nation-state formation. Revolution in Perspective thus serves both as a case study in the fragility of post-imperial societies and as a critical intervention in comparative revolutionary history—indispensable for scholars of Eastern Europe, socialism, and the contested legacies of 1919.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Sara S. Berry

Fathers Work for Their Sons

$39.95

This book delves into the dynamic changes in Nigeria's economy, particularly focusing on the intersection of agricultural development and the burgeoning petroleum industry in the 1970s. The study centers on Yoruba cocoa farmers in Oy State, offering a detailed analysis of how the cocoa-producing sector shaped regional political economies and social mobility. While oil wealth overshadowed agriculture as the dominant economic driver, the book emphasizes the lasting importance of cocoa farming in rural communities. It explores how farmers navigated economic shifts, including the rising dominance of the oil sector, which exposed deep-rooted tensions and challenges, especially in terms of agricultural stagnation and growing inequality. Through a case study of farmers' use of agricultural surplus and social strategies, the book sheds light on how accumulation patterns influenced class formation, rural poverty, and political participation.

The author examines how Yoruba farmers’ reliance on traditional kinship structures and seniority to access resources influenced their involvement in both agricultural and commercial activities. Rather than fitting neatly into Marxist or neoliberal frameworks, the study uncovers how farming families and their descendants maneuvered through political and economic landscapes shaped by patronage, state policies, and opportunities for social mobility. Education is highlighted as a key avenue for upward mobility, allowing the children of cocoa farmers to transition into urban professions and business. By following individual life histories and the broader regional political context, the book provides a rich narrative of how social, economic, and political processes interwove to shape class structures, inequalities, and collective action within western Nigeria’s evolving 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 1985.

John E. deYoung

Village Life in Modern Thailand

$95.00

Village Life in Modern Thailand by John E. deYoung provides a vivid descriptive account of Thai rural society beyond the Bangkok delta plain, covering the north, northeast, and much of the central and southern regions. Based on nearly three years of first-hand fieldwork, including an intensive social study of a northern village, deYoung reconstructs the daily activities, economic patterns, and family life of peasants who still live in compact village units and practice a largely self-sufficient rice economy supplemented by secondary crops and small cash earnings. His narrative emphasizes continuities and gradual changes over the past half century, offering readers an accessible portrait of how ordinary Thai villagers live and work.

While deliberately excluding the lower Menam Plain—where commercial rice cultivation has transformed village life—deYoung situates his observations against broader national patterns. He contrasts the self-subsistent communities he studied with the highly monetized villages of the delta, where intensive rice exports underpin the nation’s economy and social structures have shifted toward dispersed farmsteads and market dependence. Avoiding the heavy statistical analyses of earlier surveys, the book instead presents a synoptic, human-centered picture intended for both scholars and general readers. By capturing both tradition and transition in rural Thailand, Village Life in Modern Thailand remains a valuable contribution to Southeast Asian studies and a window onto the everyday world of the majority of the Thai people in the mid-twentieth century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1955.

Brook Thomas

American Literary Realism and the Failed Promise of Contract

$95.00

In American Literary Realism and the Failed Promise of Contract, the author explores the interplay between contract law and literary realism in late nineteenth-century America, a time when both contract law and realism shaped cultural, legal, and social landscapes. The text argues that while contract law in theory emphasized the freedom to negotiate obligations among individuals, it fell short in practice by failing to dismantle deeply entrenched inequalities associated with race, class, and gender. The era’s literature mirrored this dynamic, as authors highlighted the gap between the idealized promises of contractual freedom and the enduring constraints of status. Through this lens, literary realism not only reflected society’s inequities but also critiqued the legal and social systems that perpetuated them.

Realism, which sought to represent everyday life in a grounded, unembellished way, intersected with the contract’s promise by portraying social relations as complex and negotiated, yet constrained by systemic hierarchies. Works like Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and James’s The American evoke moments where relationships of status could theoretically transform into equitable, "contractual" interactions. However, these fictional moments of promise often falter, reflecting contract's inability to establish a truly egalitarian social order. The rise of corporate capitalism further complicated contract’s promise, as corporations fostered a form of economic structure that subordinated individual agency, reinforcing rather than alleviating social inequities.

The text also considers how these issues resonate today, especially as contractual ideals influence contemporary notions of social justice. While the promise of contract continues to appeal to a vision of equal opportunity, the persistent influence of race, class, and gender hierarchies complicates its realization. The author suggests that revisiting works of realism offers valuable insights into these ongoing tensions, challenging readers to reimagine a society where individuals might genuinely be “free and equal,” not just in theory but in practice. In doing so, this book presents realism not as an endorsement of the status quo but as a field of critical inquiry, urging us to address the unresolved questions about equity that persist in American society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1997.

Edward Sapir, Edited by David G. Mandelbaum

Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality

$65.00

Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality, edited by David G. Mandelbaum, brings together the essential work of one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging intellectuals of the twentieth century. Sapir’s genius lay in his ability to combine meticulous analysis of linguistic data with sweeping theoretical insight. His contributions in linguistics spanned Germanic, Indo-European, and Semitic traditions, but his most groundbreaking work came from the study of American Indian languages, where he demonstrated the structural complexity and creativity of nonwritten traditions. For Sapir, however, the study of language could not be reduced to phonetics and grammar; speech was a cultural and social phenomenon, deeply intertwined with environment, thought, and personality. This volume reflects his dual commitment to rigorous linguistic science and to anthropology more broadly conceived, situating language within the patterns of culture and the dynamics of human life.

The collection also highlights Sapir’s remarkable versatility, extending from studies of phonemes and symbolic sound patterns to essays on music, literature, religion, and the interplay of culture and personality. His classic Time Perspective in Aboriginal American Culture stands alongside reflections on English semantics, cultural change, and psychiatric anthropology, revealing a scholar equally at home in formal analysis and in probing the human condition. Sapir’s writings are marked by clarity, aesthetic sensibility, and a distinctive ability to illuminate the connections between small details and vast theoretical questions. Mandelbaum’s careful selection and framing provide scholars with both the breadth and coherence of Sapir’s legacy. For linguists, anthropologists, historians of science, and cultural theorists, this volume serves not only as an indispensable reference but also as a reminder of the intellectual power and creativity of a figure whose work continues to shape the human 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 1949.

Edited by Burton R. Clark

Perspectives on Higher Education

$95.00

Perspectives on Higher Education: Eight Disciplinary and Comparative Views delves into the complexities of modern higher education systems through the lenses of eight distinct academic disciplines. This volume explores how history, politics, economics, organizational theory, sociology, culture, science, and policy studies contribute to understanding the evolution and dynamics of higher education. By examining themes such as institutional hierarchies, disciplinary subcultures, financial mechanisms, and the interplay between state and academic authority, the contributors provide a nuanced view of how higher education systems operate and adapt over time. From tracing historical transformations to analyzing the implementation of reforms, this book offers a multifaceted framework to grasp the challenges and opportunities within this vital sector.

The contributors, all leading experts in their fields, bring an interdisciplinary approach that bridges gaps between specialized perspectives. Their insights shed light on the roles of higher education in shaping knowledge, addressing societal needs, and navigating political and economic pressures. This volume emphasizes the importance of collaboration and comparative analysis to tackle pressing questions about institutional effectiveness, equity, and innovation in education. An essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and administrators, the book equips readers with the tools to understand and influence the future of higher education globally.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Edited by William Tordoff

Politics in Zambia

$49.95

Politics in Zambia provides a thorough exploration of the political landscape during the First Zambian Republic, spanning from Zambia's independence in 1964 to the establishment of a one-party system in 1972. This book contextualizes the emergence of Zambia as an independent nation-state, detailing the historical foundations of its governance and the challenges it faced in navigating post-colonial political structures. It examines how Zambia’s colonial legacy, particularly the administration under the British South Africa Company and later the British Colonial Office, shaped its political evolution, societal dynamics, and the framework for its independence movement.

The study delves into the colonial era's enduring influence, highlighting the fragmentation of traditional polities, the economic exploitation of land and resources, and the social upheavals that led to organized African resistance. Zambia's journey to independence is traced through its vibrant nationalist movements, particularly the United National Independence Party (UNIP), which ultimately led the charge for freedom. The book also analyzes how the country’s geographic and political ties to the racialist regimes of Southern Africa influenced its early governance and policy decisions, providing a nuanced understanding of the intersection between colonial heritage and Zambia's post-independence aspirations. Through its detailed historical and political analysis, Politics in Zambia offers a vital resource for understanding the complex interplay of tradition, colonialism, and modern governance in shaping a young African republic.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Mary E. John

Discrepant Dislocations

$95.00

Discrepant Dislocations: Feminism, Theory, and Postcolonial Histories explores the evolving intersections of feminist theory with postcolonial histories, offering a critical examination of the challenges that shape feminist thought across different geopolitical contexts. The book spans a range of intellectual and political landscapes, particularly focusing on the tensions between feminist scholarship in the United States and India. Drawing from the insights of third-world intellectuals who have engaged with Western theories like poststructuralism, it interrogates the complexities of the postcolonial as both a term and a concept. Rather than resolving its varied meanings, the book engages with the tensions and discrepancies inherent in these theories, particularly how they manifest within the power dynamics between the West and the postcolony. By focusing on the experiences of Western domination, the author highlights how these intellectual and political forces continue to shape feminist thought globally, even as feminist agendas seek to challenge these very systems of power.

The essays within this collection examine a wide array of issues, from the position of third-world feminists in the West to the challenges of translating feminist theory into diverse cultural contexts. The study critically engages with the rise of feminist theory in the U.S., particularly in the eighties and nineties, and its connection to race, class, and gender debates. These discussions are framed within a historical and genealogical perspective, showing how these terms have been shaped and constrained by Western academic practices. Transitioning from the U.S. to India, the book also explores the national location of feminist movements, examining how postindependence Indian feminism navigates the complexities of global and local power relations. Ultimately, the book calls for a more self-reflexive and international feminist theory that acknowledges the unequal power dynamics between nations and fosters a more accountable and nuanced global feminist discourse.

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

Bhuwan L. Joshi and Leo E. Rose

Democratic Innovations in Nepal

$95.00

Democratic Innovations in Nepal: A Case Study of Political Acculturation explores the transformative political journey of Nepal, focusing on the period following the 1950 revolution that ended the Rana oligarchy. The study examines the profound social and political changes unleashed in a society long isolated and regimented, highlighting the emergence of a vibrant literary renaissance, rapid expansion in education, and newfound political freedoms. This post-revolution period saw Nepal experimenting with diverse political forms and ideas, reflecting a broader attempt to reconcile traditional structures with modern democratic ideals. Despite this initial burst of creativity and freedom, the political landscape became increasingly mired in conflicts and instability, with traditional modes of governance resurfacing alongside innovative experiments in democracy.

The book provides a detailed account of Nepal's transitional political landscape through a case-study approach, capturing the interplay of traditional values and modern aspirations. It discusses the challenges faced by Nepal's elites in navigating the demands of modernization while contending with entrenched traditional influences. The study also places Nepal’s political evolution within a broader regional and global context, noting the country's unique position between the democratic and communist powers of India and China. By tracing Nepal's political development, the author sheds light on the broader dynamics of political change in traditional societies, offering insights into the successes and failures of democratic innovation in Nepal and its implications for other similarly situated nations.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Anyda Marchant

Viscount Maua and the Empire of Brazil

$49.95

Viscount Mauá and the Empire of Brazil: A Biography of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa (1813–1889) by Anyda Marchant recovers the remarkable life of Brazil’s most famous 19th-century entrepreneur and, through him, reopens the history of the Brazilian Empire under Dom Pedro II. Mauá—banker, industrialist, railroad builder, and Amazon navigator—embodied Brazil’s drive toward modernization in an era too often dismissed as stagnant. By situating him within the political and economic world of the Second Reign and the wider Atlantic economy, Marchant counters the notion that Brazil “had no history” before the 20th century, showing instead how an outward-looking capitalist shaped a non-revolutionary but dynamic empire.

The biography draws on a wide array of sources: the vivid travel accounts of figures like John Luccock, Maria Graham, Robert Walsh, and Charles Darwin; Brazilian memoirs and diaries from Joaquim Nabuco, members of the Cotegipe circle, and André Rebouças; as well as imperial decrees, museum holdings, and private business archives. Especially valuable are Mauá’s own letters—preserved in family collections and in a rare 1861 press-copied volume—addressed to partners in Rio, Montevideo, London, and Manchester, alongside critical modern studies by scholars such as Lidia Besouchet and J. F. Normano. Marchant reconstructs Mauá’s networks across Brazil, the Río de la Plata, and Britain, setting his ventures against the backdrop of slavery, immigration, rail and port development, and imperial court politics.

Documentary rather than anecdotal, the book acknowledges the limits of the surviving record but nonetheless offers a richly detailed, archive-based portrait. By restoring Mauá to the center of Brazil’s 19th century, Viscount Mauá and the Empire of Brazil highlights the country’s contested modernity, recovers a native business history too often overshadowed by British accounts, and reveals the ambitions and setbacks of a man who became a symbol of Latin America’s first age of industrial capitalism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Jing Wang

High Culture Fever

$49.95

High Culture Fever: Politics, Aesthetics, and Ideology in Deng’s China captures the vibrant and turbulent intellectual landscape of 1980s China, a decade where utopian visions and emergent crises coexisted in complex tension. This period witnessed the Chinese Communist Party’s ambitious pursuit of modernization through economic and political reform, creating a collaborative yet fraught relationship between the state and the cultural elite. Intellectuals, propelled by "methodology fever" and inspired by ideals of enlightenment, navigated the delicate balance of supporting and contesting the Party's modernization agenda. Key moments, such as the debates over "socialist alienation," the rise of "Culture Fever," and the controversies surrounding works like Heshang (Yellow River Elegy), reveal a landscape of ideological negotiation and cultural transformation. However, the euphoria of progress unraveled with the political and economic disillusionment of the late 1980s, culminating in the seismic events of the Tian’anmen Square crackdown, which shattered the utopian aspirations of the cultural elite.

This book examines the decade’s intricate interplay of modernity, cultural subjectivity, and intellectual ambition, as Chinese thinkers engaged in epoch-defining debates over Marxist humanism, modernism, and postmodernism. Through seven essays, it explores moments of ideological rupture, tracing how these disruptions reshaped cultural politics and the literary field in Deng's China. The author contextualizes these shifts within broader tensions between an elitist intellectual vision and the Party’s state-driven utopia, highlighting the inevitable collision of these projects in 1989. By juxtaposing the aspirations of the 1980s with the self-critical introspection of the 1990s, High Culture Fever provides a critical lens for understanding the enduring legacy of this transformative era in Chinese intellectual and cultural history.

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

K.W. Wedderburn and P.L. Davies

Employment Grievances and Disputes Procedures in Britain

$49.95

Employment Grievances and Disputes Procedures in Britain is part of a broader comparative labor law project initiated in 1965 by Professor Benjamin Aaron, focusing on disputes procedures across the United States and several European countries, including Britain. This study, spearheaded by Professor K. W. Wedderburn and P. L. Davies, investigates the dynamics of labor disputes in Britain, emphasizing the country's complex and varied mechanisms for resolving employment grievances. Unlike the U.S., where labor disputes are typically divided into grievances over violations of rights and interest disputes over new terms, Britain does not strictly maintain this distinction. The book challenges traditional American views, demonstrating how British practices often blend negotiation and adjudication, especially in cases involving both rights and interests. The authors argue that informal and flexible dispute resolution methods in Britain, such as those used by industrial relations specialist Jack Scamp, tend to be more effective than formal legalistic approaches.

This volume, which stands as a comprehensive analysis of British industrial relations, is significant not only for understanding the British system but also for its broader implications. The study raises critical questions about the role of law in resolving employment disputes, with insights relevant to labor relations worldwide. In particular, it provides valuable comparisons to the U.S. system, highlighting the benefits of more flexible dispute resolution procedures over rigid, formal structures. Wedderburn and Davies offer a thorough examination of the workings of industrial tribunals, public conciliation, and arbitration, particularly in light of the Redundancy Payments Act of 1965, and advocate for a system that favors conciliation and mediation. The book's findings are important for those examining the future of labor relations in both the U.S. and the U.K., suggesting that British informal methods could serve as a model for improving dispute resolution practices globally.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Charles E. Kany

American-Spanish Semantics

$95.00

American-Spanish Semantics examines how Spanish language in the New World evolved from its sixteenth-century roots in Spain, adapting to diverse social and environmental changes. Spanish conquerors and settlers came from varied regions of Spain, leading to a blend of regional dialects. They avoided regional expressions that could hinder mutual understanding, opting for universally known terms. Upon arriving in the Americas, they adapted familiar words for new landscapes, using terms like piña (pineapple), pavo (turkey), and león (puma). As contact with indigenous populations grew, Spanish speakers incorporated native terms into their vocabulary, leading to variations like cuy for conejillo de Indias and ají for pimienta. Each region developed unique linguistic traits, informed by the native languages—Nahuatl, Quechua, Mapuche—that contributed to the distinct vocabulary and expressions in various parts of Spanish-speaking America.

The adaptation process extended beyond vocabulary to encompass the semantic shifts and unique connotations that formed American Spanish. While Spain maintained cultural influence over colonial centers like Mexico City and Lima, distant regions such as Argentina and Chile experienced more linguistic independence. Without Spain’s viceroy-led structure, local dialects, rural speech patterns, and immigrant influences—from Italians in Argentina to Basques in Venezuela—shaped the evolution of Spanish in different regions. Words changed in meaning, some acquiring regional specificity, and a balance between Spanish norms and American adaptations emerged, especially in regions with less direct oversight from Spain.

American Spanish thus grew into a vibrant linguistic system, enriched by indigenous contributions, local dialects, and evolving cultural values. This resulted in five main linguistic zones across Latin America, each with its unique lexical features and regional expressions, reflecting the distinctive social, cultural, and economic dynamics of each area. The text underscores that American Spanish is a dynamic language shaped by its speakers, who constantly modify and adapt it to new realities, creating a language that is at once rooted in Spain but distinctively transformed by the New 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 1960.

Paul A. Jorgensen

Lear's Self-Discovery

$95.00

Lear's Self-Discovery explores the profound theme of self-awareness in Shakespeare’s King Lear, emphasizing its intellectual and dramatic significance. The book investigates how Shakespeare crafted one of literature's greatest dramas of self-discovery, where Lear's journey of self-awareness is both a personal and universal exploration of identity. The author challenges prevailing critical stereotypes about Lear’s self-knowledge, proposing that his transformation involves more than merely acknowledging his mistakes. By examining the Renaissance concept of nosce teipsum (know thyself) alongside the play's intricate narrative, the study illuminates how Shakespeare transcended his era's understanding of identity and introspection to create a timeless portrayal of human vulnerability and growth.

Grounded in detailed textual analysis and historical context, the book considers diverse critical perspectives, from Aristotelian tragedy to Christian allegory, to uncover the layers of Lear’s self-recognition. It highlights the dynamic interplay of Lear's inner journey and the dramatic structure, particularly through pivotal scenes of anagnorisis and peripeteia. Ultimately, the study argues that King Lear compels audiences to confront fundamental questions of identity, error, and redemption, making it not only a masterpiece of tragedy but also a profound meditation on the human condition.

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

John E. deYoung

Village Life in Modern Thailand

$39.95

Village Life in Modern Thailand by John E. deYoung provides a vivid descriptive account of Thai rural society beyond the Bangkok delta plain, covering the north, northeast, and much of the central and southern regions. Based on nearly three years of first-hand fieldwork, including an intensive social study of a northern village, deYoung reconstructs the daily activities, economic patterns, and family life of peasants who still live in compact village units and practice a largely self-sufficient rice economy supplemented by secondary crops and small cash earnings. His narrative emphasizes continuities and gradual changes over the past half century, offering readers an accessible portrait of how ordinary Thai villagers live and work.

While deliberately excluding the lower Menam Plain—where commercial rice cultivation has transformed village life—deYoung situates his observations against broader national patterns. He contrasts the self-subsistent communities he studied with the highly monetized villages of the delta, where intensive rice exports underpin the nation’s economy and social structures have shifted toward dispersed farmsteads and market dependence. Avoiding the heavy statistical analyses of earlier surveys, the book instead presents a synoptic, human-centered picture intended for both scholars and general readers. By capturing both tradition and transition in rural Thailand, Village Life in Modern Thailand remains a valuable contribution to Southeast Asian studies and a window onto the everyday world of the majority of the Thai people in the mid-twentieth century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1955.

Sidney Plotkin

Keep Out

$95.00

Keep Out: The Struggle for Land Use Control offers a compelling exploration of resistance to capitalist expansion and political centralization in the United States. This incisive work examines a less commonly considered opposition: American landowners who leverage private property rights and land use policies to challenge corporate and governmental incursions. The book highlights how landowners, from affluent suburbanites to marginalized rural communities, wield these rights to thwart industrial projects, infrastructure developments, and urban expansion, often in defense of their environmental, social, and economic interests. It delves into the paradox of private property as both a cornerstone of capitalist development and a tool for resisting its overreach.

Through historical analysis, case studies, and theoretical insights, the book illustrates the tension between the capitalist imperatives of growth and the exclusionary logic of landownership. By addressing issues like environmental degradation, gentrification, and community autonomy, the author reveals the broader implications of land use conflicts for democracy, social equity, and sustainable development. Keep Out not only dissects the systemic forces driving these struggles but also raises critical questions about the future of land use policy, urging readers to consider how democratic values can be preserved amidst the pressures of economic expansion. This thought-provoking study is essential for anyone interested in urban planning, environmental justice, and the dynamics of power in capitalist 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 1987.

Paul A. Jorgensen

Lear's Self-Discovery

$39.95

Lear's Self-Discovery explores the profound theme of self-awareness in Shakespeare’s King Lear, emphasizing its intellectual and dramatic significance. The book investigates how Shakespeare crafted one of literature's greatest dramas of self-discovery, where Lear's journey of self-awareness is both a personal and universal exploration of identity. The author challenges prevailing critical stereotypes about Lear’s self-knowledge, proposing that his transformation involves more than merely acknowledging his mistakes. By examining the Renaissance concept of nosce teipsum (know thyself) alongside the play's intricate narrative, the study illuminates how Shakespeare transcended his era's understanding of identity and introspection to create a timeless portrayal of human vulnerability and growth.

Grounded in detailed textual analysis and historical context, the book considers diverse critical perspectives, from Aristotelian tragedy to Christian allegory, to uncover the layers of Lear’s self-recognition. It highlights the dynamic interplay of Lear's inner journey and the dramatic structure, particularly through pivotal scenes of anagnorisis and peripeteia. Ultimately, the study argues that King Lear compels audiences to confront fundamental questions of identity, error, and redemption, making it not only a masterpiece of tragedy but also a profound meditation on the human condition.

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

S. Rufus Davis

The Federal Principle

$95.00

In The Federal Principle: A Journey Through Time in Quest of a Meaning, S. Rufus Davis undertakes a sweeping historical and conceptual exploration of federalism, one of the most durable yet contested ideas in political thought. Rather than treating federalism as a static form of government, Davis approaches it as a principle that has continually evolved across time, place, and circumstance. He begins with the covenantal roots of federal association, tracing how ancient communities forged binding compacts for defense and identity. From there, he follows federal experiments in the Hellenic world and medieval Europe, where leagues, alliances, and confederations sought to balance unity and autonomy. These early practices provided a vocabulary that later thinkers and practitioners would recast, culminating in the United States Constitution of 1787—an event that reshaped both the practice and the theory of federalism for the modern world.

Davis argues that federalism’s meaning cannot be reduced to a single model or formula. Instead, it is best understood as an adaptive principle: a way of structuring human association that continually renegotiates sovereignty, diversity, and cooperation. By examining both practice and theory—from covenants and confederations to the classic American design and its proliferating descendants—he highlights how federalism has served as a laboratory for reconciling competing demands of order and freedom. At once a historical journey and a conceptual inquiry, the book illuminates the resilience of the federal idea even as it exposes its vulnerabilities to misinterpretation and strain. Davis ultimately offers not a fixed definition but a framework for understanding federalism’s past as a guide to its potential renewal in the future—a study of enduring value for scholars of politics, law, and 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 1978.

Gilbert Norwood

Pindar

$49.95

Sather Classical Lectures, Volume Nineteen: Pindar offers a masterful exploration of the Greek poet's work and enduring influence. Delivered at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1943-44, these lectures delve into the profound aesthetic and intellectual merits of Pindar’s poetry. The author argues that Pindar’s art, with its unparalleled ability to evoke "triumphant illumination," stands as a pinnacle of poetic achievement. Unlike other literary figures who may offer historical, philosophical, or cultural insights alongside their artistic contributions, Pindar's value lies exclusively in his poetic brilliance, which demands focused and nuanced engagement.

The lectures also grapple with the challenges inherent in translating Pindar’s complex, music-infused verse, emphasizing that much of his genius risks being lost when divorced from its original language. Through meticulous analysis, the author illuminates the poetic structure, thematic depth, and cultural context of Pindar’s odes while cautioning against the pitfalls of overemphasis on textual minutiae or biographical speculation. This volume advocates for a holistic and imaginative approach to classical poetry, urging readers to seek deeper aesthetic appreciation rather than succumbing to purely academic dissection. As such, it stands as both a celebration of Pindar’s legacy and a guide to appreciating ancient literature in its most authentic and enriching form.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1945.

Talton F. Ray

The Politics of the Barrios of Venezuela

$39.95

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Clement E. Vose

Caucasians Only

$95.00

Caucasians Only: The Supreme Court, the NAACP, and the Restrictive Covenant Cases provides a deep dive into the landmark legal battles that dismantled racially restrictive housing covenants in the United States. This book explores the Supreme Court’s rulings in 1948 and 1953, which invalidated judicial enforcement of property deed restrictions that barred non-Caucasians from ownership or occupancy. It captures the legal strategies employed by the NAACP and other advocacy groups, emphasizing the critical role of interest groups in shaping constitutional litigation. By examining the sociological, political, and historical forces behind these cases, the book offers a rich analysis of how these rulings marked an early triumph in the broader civil rights movement, despite the persistence of residential segregation in practice.

Author C. E. Vann Woodward contextualizes these cases within the larger narrative of American race relations and legal reform. The book highlights how these victories symbolized a turning point in the fight for racial equality, demonstrating both the potential and limitations of court-driven social change. With its focus on legal precedent, the involvement of advocacy groups, and the dynamic interplay between judicial action and societal norms, this work remains a seminal resource for understanding the evolution of civil rights law and its impact on housing equity in America.

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

Lawrence W. Sherman With a Foreword by Albert J. Reiss, Jr.

Scandal and Reform

$95.00

Lawrence W. Sherman’s Scandal and Reform reframes corruption not as the failing of individual officers but as an organizational condition rooted in culture, structure, and leadership. Drawing on fieldwork in New York, Oakland, Newburgh, and a pseudonymous “Central City,” Sherman shows how corruption flourishes in deviant organizations and how scandals erupt when breaches of public trust trigger collective outrage. He demonstrates that scandals act as both sanction and catalyst: they topple leaders, shift power balances, and create openings for reform, but they can also demoralize institutions and entrench cynicism. Through careful analysis, Sherman traces how departments negotiate the tension between external pressures for integrity and internal imperatives to defend morale and reputation.

The book moves beyond description to a theory of organizational change. Sherman distinguishes between preventive strategies that restrict opportunities for misconduct and punitive strategies that detect and sanction wrongdoers, weighing the limits of each in dispersed and secretive police organizations. Reform chiefs emerge as pivotal figures, infusing their departments with moral values and asserting visibility as a form of normative control. Yet the durability of reform depends not only on leadership but also on building systems for gathering information about misconduct—an ethically fraught task in a democracy that values privacy. By linking scandal, organizational character, and the politics of reform, Scandal and Reform provides a foundational account of how trust in public institutions is violated, contested, and sometimes restored. It remains a critical resource for scholars of organizational deviance, policymakers confronting corruption, and anyone interested in how scandal reshapes the institutions meant to guard democratic life.

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

Robert S. Smith

The Lagos Consulate 1851 - 1861

$39.95

The Lagos Consulate, 1851-1861 delves into a transformative decade in the history of Lagos, a period that marked the transition from an independent kingdom to British colonial rule. This era, bookended by the British intervention in 1851 and the annexation of Lagos as a colony in 1861, represents not only a pivotal chapter in Lagos’s history but also a critical prelude to the broader colonial partition of West Africa. The book examines the roles of various stakeholders—British officials, traders, missionaries, and Sierra Leonean and Brazilian returnees—in shaping the politics and society of Lagos during this period. Through its lens, the study offers insights into the cultural, social, and political dynamics that defined Lagos as it navigated the pressures of European imperialism and the ongoing Yoruba conflicts of the 19th century.

Drawing extensively from archival sources, including British Foreign and Colonial Office records, missionary journals, and oral histories, the author presents a richly detailed narrative of Lagos’s consular decade. By focusing on this microcosm of West Africa, the book sheds light on larger themes, such as the interaction between indigenous societies and European powers, the complexities of pre-colonial Yoruba politics, and the emergence of Lagos as a center for regional stability under British influence. Both a focused historical study and a broader commentary on the forces shaping modern Nigeria, The Lagos Consulate, 1851-1861 is an essential resource for understanding the roots of Nigeria’s colonial and post-colonial identity.

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

Clement E. Vose

Caucasians Only

$49.95

Caucasians Only: The Supreme Court, the NAACP, and the Restrictive Covenant Cases provides a deep dive into the landmark legal battles that dismantled racially restrictive housing covenants in the United States. This book explores the Supreme Court’s rulings in 1948 and 1953, which invalidated judicial enforcement of property deed restrictions that barred non-Caucasians from ownership or occupancy. It captures the legal strategies employed by the NAACP and other advocacy groups, emphasizing the critical role of interest groups in shaping constitutional litigation. By examining the sociological, political, and historical forces behind these cases, the book offers a rich analysis of how these rulings marked an early triumph in the broader civil rights movement, despite the persistence of residential segregation in practice.

Author C. E. Vann Woodward contextualizes these cases within the larger narrative of American race relations and legal reform. The book highlights how these victories symbolized a turning point in the fight for racial equality, demonstrating both the potential and limitations of court-driven social change. With its focus on legal precedent, the involvement of advocacy groups, and the dynamic interplay between judicial action and societal norms, this work remains a seminal resource for understanding the evolution of civil rights law and its impact on housing equity in America.

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

Translated with an Introduction by Gwyn Williams

Welsh Poems

$95.00

Welsh Poems: Sixth Century to 1600 by Gwyn Williams gathers a millennium of verse from the oldest heroic laments to the late Renaissance, rendered into agile, musical English by one of the language’s most gifted translators. In a lucid introduction, Williams frames Welsh poetry’s signature “burning tree” mood—its dazzling yoke of contraries: battle and desire, spring and winter, sanctity and transgression—and traces how this sensibility shapes form as well as feeling. Rather than the single vanishing point of classical design, early Welsh composition moves like interlaced knotwork and stone circles: themes recur, echo, and braid, giving listeners (these poems were first heard, not read) a collateral, time-defying experience. Alongside heroes who “pay for their mead” with their lives, readers meet the courtly innovators of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries—Dafydd ap Gwilym, Hywel ab Owain, and others—who entwine love, landscape, and liturgy; later poets test new stanzas and worldly subjects without abandoning the discipline of cynghanedd, the language’s intricately patterned consonance and rhyme.

Williams’s translations balance fidelity to sound with clarity of sense, introducing the major forms (englyn, cywydd, awdl) and the cultural world that produced them: raiding halls and churchyards, woodland sanctuaries and bustling ports, prophetic politics and macabre love elegies. His notes orient newcomers to metrics and historical reference, while the introduction situates Welsh poetics within (and against) Greco-Roman conventions and English analogues from The Seafarer to Donne and Dylan Thomas. The result is both anthology and argument: that Welsh literature’s “dispersed design” offers a durable alternative modernity, alive to paradox and resistant to flattening. Essential for readers of medieval and early modern poetry, Celtic studies, translation, and sound-based poetics, Welsh Poems: Sixth Century to 1600 is a brilliantly curated gateway to one of Europe’s oldest and most inventive lyric traditions.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Michael Barzelay

The Politicized Market Economy

$95.00

The Politicized Market Economy: Alcohol in Brazil's Energy Strategy examines Brazil's ambitious National Alcohol Program (Proalcool) as a case study in the interplay between government policies and market forces in a politicized market economy. The book develops a comprehensive model for understanding how state officials and private investors mutually adjust their decisions in systems where the government exerts significant control over resource allocation. By exploring Brazil's energy strategy, particularly the shift toward renewable alcohol fuel as a petroleum substitute, the study illuminates the complexities of coordinating economic policies and private sector actions amidst political and institutional challenges.

The book situates Brazil's Proalcool initiative within the broader historical and political context of its late industrialization and the authoritarian regime that governed from 1964 to 1985. It highlights the challenges faced in aligning sector-specific policies, such as subsidies and regulations, with private investment incentives. The study also delves into the resistance of state entities like Petrobras and the financial bureaucracy, which created significant obstacles for the alcohol program despite national directives. Through its analysis, the book sheds light on the broader implications of Brazil's steered economy for understanding the dynamics of state-led development and offers a framework for comparative analysis of politicized market economies worldwide.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Charles E. Kany

American-Spanish Semantics

$49.95

American-Spanish Semantics examines how Spanish language in the New World evolved from its sixteenth-century roots in Spain, adapting to diverse social and environmental changes. Spanish conquerors and settlers came from varied regions of Spain, leading to a blend of regional dialects. They avoided regional expressions that could hinder mutual understanding, opting for universally known terms. Upon arriving in the Americas, they adapted familiar words for new landscapes, using terms like piña (pineapple), pavo (turkey), and león (puma). As contact with indigenous populations grew, Spanish speakers incorporated native terms into their vocabulary, leading to variations like cuy for conejillo de Indias and ají for pimienta. Each region developed unique linguistic traits, informed by the native languages—Nahuatl, Quechua, Mapuche—that contributed to the distinct vocabulary and expressions in various parts of Spanish-speaking America.

The adaptation process extended beyond vocabulary to encompass the semantic shifts and unique connotations that formed American Spanish. While Spain maintained cultural influence over colonial centers like Mexico City and Lima, distant regions such as Argentina and Chile experienced more linguistic independence. Without Spain’s viceroy-led structure, local dialects, rural speech patterns, and immigrant influences—from Italians in Argentina to Basques in Venezuela—shaped the evolution of Spanish in different regions. Words changed in meaning, some acquiring regional specificity, and a balance between Spanish norms and American adaptations emerged, especially in regions with less direct oversight from Spain.

American Spanish thus grew into a vibrant linguistic system, enriched by indigenous contributions, local dialects, and evolving cultural values. This resulted in five main linguistic zones across Latin America, each with its unique lexical features and regional expressions, reflecting the distinctive social, cultural, and economic dynamics of each area. The text underscores that American Spanish is a dynamic language shaped by its speakers, who constantly modify and adapt it to new realities, creating a language that is at once rooted in Spain but distinctively transformed by the New 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 1960.

Rodney W. Jones

Urban Politics in India

$49.95

Urban Politics in India: Area, Power, and Policy in a Penetrated System by Rodney W. Jones provides a rare, ground-level study of how politics actually functions in a medium-sized Indian city. Focusing on Indore in the late 1960s, Jones situates local struggles within broader state and national contexts, demonstrating how urban politics is “penetrated” by outside forces—bureaucratic agencies, state governments, and national parties—that continually reshape municipal power. His analysis follows the city’s historical legacy as a princely capital, its post-independence integration into Congress Party networks, and its industrial expansion, which created fertile ground for union organizing, labor machine politics, and factional conflict. By moving across multiple arenas—municipal governance, planning bureaucracies, labor struggles, and community organizations—Jones maps a political system fragmented yet tightly bound to larger structures of authority.

The study combines archival sources, newspapers, and intensive fieldwork, including extended interviews with politicians, administrators, union leaders, and community figures. This methodological depth allows Jones to reconstruct Indore’s authority structures, the shifting alignments of Congress factions, and the interplay of class, caste, and ethnicity in everyday politics. Especially vivid is his account of the municipal corporation’s supersession by the state government, which illustrates the vulnerability of local institutions to external intervention. At once a case study and a theoretical exploration, Urban Politics in India advances the comparative study of urban systems by examining how power is organized, contested, and exercised in a penetrated polity. It is indispensable reading for scholars of Indian politics, urban studies, and development, offering insights into how democratic practices are shaped by the constant negotiation between local actors and larger centers of authority.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Lionel Caplan

Land and Social Change in East Nepal

$39.95

Land and Social Change in East Nepal: A Study of Hindu-Tribal Relations explores the intricate dynamics between the indigenous Limbu population and Hindu settlers in East Nepal, with a particular focus on the contentious struggle over land. Set in the context of Nepal's unification under a Hindu monarchy in the late 18th century, the book examines the kipat system of collective tribal land ownership, a cornerstone of Limbu identity, and its tension with the raikar system introduced by the state, which facilitated land acquisition by Hindu immigrants. This conflict reveals broader themes of cultural division and economic interdependence, as the Limbus and Hindus coexist in roles of creditors, debtors, landlords, and laborers. By linking land tenure to kinship structures and political hierarchies, the author provides a vivid account of how land disputes have shaped the socio-political landscape of the region.

Through meticulous fieldwork, archival research, and comparative analysis, the study situates the Limbu experience within the broader South Asian context of Hindu-tribal relations. It highlights how economic pressures, state policies, and migration have marginalized indigenous communities while simultaneously sparking movements to defend cultural identity and ancestral lands. This work offers valuable insights into the resilience of the Limbus and the enduring ties between culture and politics in a rapidly changing environment. It is an essential resource for scholars of anthropology, history, and South Asian studies, offering a compelling narrative of adaptation, resistance, and survival.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Lawrence W. Sherman

Scandal and Reform

$49.95

Lawrence W. Sherman’s Scandal and Reform reframes corruption not as the failing of individual officers but as an organizational condition rooted in culture, structure, and leadership. Drawing on fieldwork in New York, Oakland, Newburgh, and a pseudonymous “Central City,” Sherman shows how corruption flourishes in deviant organizations and how scandals erupt when breaches of public trust trigger collective outrage. He demonstrates that scandals act as both sanction and catalyst: they topple leaders, shift power balances, and create openings for reform, but they can also demoralize institutions and entrench cynicism. Through careful analysis, Sherman traces how departments negotiate the tension between external pressures for integrity and internal imperatives to defend morale and reputation.

The book moves beyond description to a theory of organizational change. Sherman distinguishes between preventive strategies that restrict opportunities for misconduct and punitive strategies that detect and sanction wrongdoers, weighing the limits of each in dispersed and secretive police organizations. Reform chiefs emerge as pivotal figures, infusing their departments with moral values and asserting visibility as a form of normative control. Yet the durability of reform depends not only on leadership but also on building systems for gathering information about misconduct—an ethically fraught task in a democracy that values privacy. By linking scandal, organizational character, and the politics of reform, Scandal and Reform provides a foundational account of how trust in public institutions is violated, contested, and sometimes restored. It remains a critical resource for scholars of organizational deviance, policymakers confronting corruption, and anyone interested in how scandal reshapes the institutions meant to guard democratic life.

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

John T. Blackmore

Ernst Mach

$49.95

Ernst Mach: His Work, Life, and Influence aims to bring attention to the important yet often overlooked figure of Ernst Mach, a physicist, philosopher, and psychologist whose contributions span multiple disciplines. The book seeks to provide new biographical information to help the educated public better understand Mach, emphasizing his significant influence on modern physics and philosophy of science. Not merely a physicist, Mach's work also impacted psychology and physiology, and his philosophical ideas, particularly his attempt to base modern physics on a presentationalist epistemology, remain a subject of both admiration and controversy. The book highlights how Mach's ideas, though often opposed by later scientists, laid the groundwork for key developments in science and philosophy, making him a figure deserving of recognition alongside figures like Max Planck and Albert Einstein.

The book also addresses the reasons why Mach’s legacy has remained somewhat obscure, despite his profound impact. A combination of Mach’s own reluctance for a biography and the philosophical battles surrounding his views, especially his critique of Newtonian physics, has led to his ideas being misunderstood or neglected. His intellectual life was marked by intense controversies with figures like Max Planck, Ludwig Boltzmann, and even Albert Einstein, which contributed to his personal and professional struggles. Despite his later life being marked by personal tragedy and physical decline, Mach continued to defend his ideas with remarkable tenacity. His scientific contributions, such as his work on shock waves, are still widely acknowledged today, with terms like Mach number becoming part of the scientific lexicon. However, the book argues that it is time for Mach’s full philosophical and scientific influence to be more widely recognized and understood, shedding light on his controversial yet crucial role in shaping 20th-century 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 1972.

Bruno Snell

Scenes from Greek Drama

$95.00

Bruno Snell’s Scenes from Greek Drama distills the 1963 Sather Classical Lectures into a searching exploration of lost and fragmentary works by Aeschylus and Euripides. Snell examines papyrus fragments, quotations, and testimonia to reconstruct dramas such as Aeschylus’ Achilleis and Euripides’ first Hippolytos, probing how Greek tragedy generated new concepts of decision, passion, and responsibility. His method—combining philological precision with intellectual history—reveals how shame and guilt, passion and reason, action and contemplation were newly dramatized on the classical stage, transforming myth into reflections on human choice and moral consciousness.

The volume culminates with an analysis of a unique satyr play performed in Alexander the Great’s Indian headquarters, showing how the comic mode refracted the weight of tragic innovations. Both rigorous and imaginative, Scenes from Greek Drama demonstrates how fragmentary texts open onto fundamental shifts in Greek thought, situating tragedy as a crucible for Western ideas of freedom, justice, and personal responsibility. It is essential reading for scholars of classics, comparative literature, and intellectual history, offering a vivid reconstruction of how lost plays continue to illuminate the ancient world’s most vital questions.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Frank O. Miller

Minobe Tatsukichi

$49.95

Minobe Tatsukichi and the Evolution of Japanese Constitutionalism examines the life, work, and enduring impact of Minobe Tatsukichi, a pivotal figure in Japanese constitutional theory. While Minobe is often referenced in Western literature, his contributions have frequently been reduced to his association with the "emperor-organ theory" and his brief, dramatic clash with militarist factions during the 1935 Minobe Affair. This book seeks to expand beyond those limited narratives, exploring the depth and complexity of Minobe's scholarship, his influence on the interpretation of the Meiji Constitution, and his role in shaping modern Japanese political thought.

The study provides a detailed analysis of Minobe’s constitutional theories, tracing their implications for both prewar and postwar Japan. It situates Minobe as a key player in the evolution of liberal constitutionalism and its tensions with authoritarianism in Japan's modern era. By reevaluating Minobe's ideas in the context of Japan's political transitions—including the post-1945 constitutional reforms—the book sheds light on his lasting relevance. The narrative also addresses Minobe’s ambivalent position during the Occupation period, where his opposition to constitutional revision under American oversight marked a complex and often misunderstood chapter in his career. Through a comprehensive review of Minobe's writings, theoretical contributions, and historical impact, the book enriches our understanding of Japanese constitutional development and the intellectual currents that have shaped it.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Ruth Berins Collier

Regimes in Tropical Africa

$39.95

Regimes in Tropical Africa: Changing Forms of Supremacy, 1945–1975 offers a comparative study of political transformation across twenty-six African countries in the critical decades from decolonization through the mid-1970s. Beginning with the postwar introduction of mass suffrage, competitive parties, and parliamentary institutions, the book shows how colonial rulers attempted to graft European democratic structures onto African societies. These institutions created opportunities for emerging elites to mobilize popular support but also generated risks of elite fragmentation and destabilizing demands. With independence, the mismatch between electoral democracy and the imperatives of elite consolidation led quickly to the dismantling of competitive institutions and the construction of new authoritarian orders.

Through careful analysis of colonial legacies, electoral systems, and the cohesion of nationalist elites, the study explains why some countries gravitated toward relatively unified one-party regimes while others fractured into unstable coalitions or succumbed to military rule. Elections, far from being abandoned altogether, often reappeared in controlled forms, serving to legitimate authority, manage pluralism, and reinforce supremacy. By situating African trajectories within broader debates on state, regime, and class formation, the book highlights how authoritarianism became a mechanism of elite consolidation in postcolonial contexts. The enduring takeaway is that regime change in Africa cannot be understood solely as the collapse of transplanted democratic institutions, but rather as the contested process by which new political classes fashioned durable, if limited, structures of rule.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Blair B. Kling

Partner in Empire

$95.00

Partner in Empire: Dwarkanath Tagore and the Age of Enterprise in Eastern India presents a detailed exploration of the life and ambitions of Dwarkanath Tagore, a visionary entrepreneur and civic leader in 19th-century Bengal. Set against the backdrop of British colonial expansion and the industrial revolution, the book examines Tagore's efforts to foster an interracial partnership between Indians and British settlers. Tagore sought to transform India into a modern, industrialized society with a robust infrastructure and a spirit of cooperation across racial and cultural lines. Through pioneering ventures such as coal mining, steam navigation, and banking, Tagore aimed to lay the groundwork for industrial growth in eastern India, making Calcutta a hub of innovation and progress.

However, the book also critically analyzes the factors that led to the eventual stagnation of industrial development in Bengal. From economic challenges like fluctuating markets and an unfavorable trade balance to the cultural and social hesitations of the Bengali elite, the book unpacks the multifaceted reasons behind the region's failure to capitalize on its potential. Drawing comparisons with Bombay's entrepreneurial resilience, the narrative highlights how Bengal's zamindari culture and the bhadralok’s aversion to business hindered sustainable industrial growth. Through a rich blend of historical detail and economic analysis, Partner in Empire offers a profound understanding of a pivotal moment in India's history, capturing both the promise and the missed opportunities of an age of enterprise.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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 Robert Jackall and Henry M. Levin

Worker Cooperatives in America

$49.95

Worker Cooperatives in America maps the past, present, and possible futures of democratic enterprise in the United States, arguing—against the grain of corporate inevitability—that firms owned and governed by workers can address stubborn problems of unemployment, productivity, and workplace alienation. Edited by Robert Jackall and Henry M. Levin, the volume moves from vivid historical arcs—co-ops formed by striking nineteenth-century artisans, New Deal–era self-help ventures—to contemporary case studies of plywood mills, reforestation crews, and urban collectives. Across these sites, contributors probe the hard mechanics of democratic firms: capitalizing without ceding control, balancing egalitarian norms with market exigencies, rotating jobs to build skill and solidarity, and designing governance that is both participatory and effective. Empirical chapters engage Mondragón as a global benchmark, report comparative productivity advantages, and show how cooperatives preserve jobs when conventional owners shutter plants. The result is a rigorous, data-grounded challenge to managerial common sense.

Equally attentive to limits, the book confronts the structural headwinds co-ops face in a legal and financial ecosystem optimized for hierarchical corporations. Essays on Employee Stock Ownership Plans, membership rights, and cooperative law demystify vehicles that can either enable or erode self-management. Analyses of culture, training, and decision rules illuminate why some democracies falter while others endure. Throughout, the editors press a central question: how can enterprises reconcile internal commitments to voice and equity with external demands of competitive markets? With clear-eyed assessments and practical design lessons—revolving credit funds, representative/assembly hybrids, counter-cyclical work-sharing—this collection offers scholars, organizers, and policy makers a usable blueprint. Worker cooperatives, the contributors show, are not a panacea; they are a durable, American repertoire for linking productivity to dignity, enterprise to citizenship, and work to democracy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

Kenneth Bourne

Britain and the Balance of Power in North America 1815-1908

$49.95

Kenneth Bourne’s Britain and the Balance of Power in North America, 1815–1908 offers an incisive analysis of British defense and foreign policy as shaped by the complex dynamics of Anglo-American relations. Rather than a conventional history of diplomatic interactions, this volume explores the strategic considerations and defense planning that underscored British policy towards the United States during periods of tension and transition. Bourne examines how the specter of potential conflict influenced British statesmen and military strategists, focusing on pivotal moments of crisis and the evolving balance of power across the 19th century.

Drawing on extensive archival research, including previously underexplored military and naval documents, Bourne reveals the interconnectedness of British defense priorities with broader imperial policies. The book highlights the shifts in defense strategy brought about by technological advancements, changing geopolitical realities, and the rise of American power. With its rich documentation and thoughtful synthesis, Britain and the Balance of Power in North America is an essential resource for scholars of military history, diplomatic relations, and 19th-century geopolitics. This meticulously crafted study illuminates the enduring complexities of transatlantic relations and their profound impact on British imperial strategy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Bruno Snell

Scenes from Greek Drama

$39.95

Bruno Snell’s Scenes from Greek Drama distills the 1963 Sather Classical Lectures into a searching exploration of lost and fragmentary works by Aeschylus and Euripides. Snell examines papyrus fragments, quotations, and testimonia to reconstruct dramas such as Aeschylus’ Achilleis and Euripides’ first Hippolytos, probing how Greek tragedy generated new concepts of decision, passion, and responsibility. His method—combining philological precision with intellectual history—reveals how shame and guilt, passion and reason, action and contemplation were newly dramatized on the classical stage, transforming myth into reflections on human choice and moral consciousness.

The volume culminates with an analysis of a unique satyr play performed in Alexander the Great’s Indian headquarters, showing how the comic mode refracted the weight of tragic innovations. Both rigorous and imaginative, Scenes from Greek Drama demonstrates how fragmentary texts open onto fundamental shifts in Greek thought, situating tragedy as a crucible for Western ideas of freedom, justice, and personal responsibility. It is essential reading for scholars of classics, comparative literature, and intellectual history, offering a vivid reconstruction of how lost plays continue to illuminate the ancient world’s most vital questions.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Edited by Lynn White, Jr.

The Transformation of the Roman World

$49.95

The Transformation of the Roman World: Gibbon’s Problem after Two Centuries, edited by Lynn White, Jr., revisits one of the most enduring questions in historical scholarship: how to understand the decline and transformation of the Roman Empire. Sparked by Edward Gibbon’s monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, this volume gathers leading historians to reflect on what has changed in two centuries of research, interpretation, and historical consciousness. By juxtaposing what we now know of the late Roman world with Gibbon’s own intellectual framework and with our modern perspectives, the collection creates a dialogue across time about the nature of historical inquiry itself. The essays address the interplay between fact, interpretation, and self-understanding, showing how each generation rewrites the fall of Rome in its own image.

The volume moves across three distinct but interwoven layers: first, a reassessment of what actually occurred in the centuries of Rome’s transformation, illuminated by modern scholarship in archaeology, social history, and late antiquity studies; second, an exploration of Gibbon himself, examining how Enlightenment rationalism, personal temperament, and eighteenth-century assumptions shaped his account; and third, a consideration of the present, reflecting on why contemporary historians perceive the past differently. In combining these vantage points, The Transformation of the Roman World demonstrates that the study of Rome’s decline is not simply an antiquarian pursuit but a mirror through which we see our own intellectual traditions and cultural anxieties. This book will appeal to scholars, students, and readers of Gibbon alike, offering both an updated account of late antiquity and a meditation on history as a discipline of self-discovery.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Ralph Cassady, Jr.

Auctions and Auctioneering

$49.95

Discover the fascinating world of auctions, where commerce, strategy, and human behavior converge in a dynamic marketplace. In Auctions and Auctioneering, Ralph Cassady, Jr. provides the first comprehensive analysis of the auctioning process, delving deeply into its economic, cultural, and practical dimensions. Drawing on years of global research spanning 25 countries and numerous commodity fields, this book transcends anecdotal accounts to offer a rigorous examination of how auctions function as a critical price-making mechanism in the modern economy.

Cassady explores a wide array of auction formats, from the rapid-fire bidding of North Carolina tobacco auctions to the "upside-down" Dutch auctions of Tel Aviv, and even the high-stakes sale of fine art in Amsterdam. Through first-hand observations, interviews with industry practitioners, and meticulous theoretical analysis, the author unpacks the subtleties of auctioneer chants, buyer rings, whispered bidding, and electronic clock systems. This blend of immersive storytelling and scholarly insight reveals the inner workings of auctions while addressing broader questions about demand, competition, and market efficiency.

Both a technical resource and an engaging narrative, Auctions and Auctioneering is designed to appeal to economists, marketers, and general readers alike. With vivid accounts of auctions ranging from antique sales to fish markets and fur trading floors, the book captures the inherent drama and intrigue of the auction process. Whether you're an academic, a practitioner, or simply an enthusiast of the "auction game," this groundbreaking study will leave you with a deeper appreciation for one of the world's most captivating methods of commerce.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Hans-Peter Stahl

Propertius: Love and War

$49.95

Propertius: ‘Love’ and ‘War’: Individual and State Under Augustus presents a nuanced exploration of the poetry of Propertius, addressing the apparent contradictions within his work and their implications for understanding the interplay between personal identity and political allegiance in Augustan Rome. Rather than accepting a simplistic trajectory from youthful love elegies to mature, state-centered poetry, this study challenges traditional views by considering the poet's recurring conflicts as indicators of a lasting internal struggle. It questions whether Propertius' work should be seen as a straightforward reflection of personal development or as a literary construction that resists such linear interpretations.

This volume not only reevaluates Propertius' literary contributions but also critiques long-standing methodological approaches to his poetry, particularly the reliance on historicist interpretations that have sought to extract autobiographical truth from his elegies. By emphasizing the structural and thematic coherence of individual poems, the study highlights the poet’s ability to merge personal and political tensions within carefully crafted literary forms. With its deep engagement with textual criticism, linguistic analysis, and poetic structure, Propertius: ‘Love’ and ‘War’ offers fresh insight into the complexities of Roman elegy, making it essential reading for scholars of Latin poetry, Augustan literature, and the broader relationship between art and ideology in ancient Rome.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Edward Sapir, Edited by David G. Mandelbaum

Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality

$105.00

Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality, edited by David G. Mandelbaum, brings together the essential work of one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging intellectuals of the twentieth century. Sapir’s genius lay in his ability to combine meticulous analysis of linguistic data with sweeping theoretical insight. His contributions in linguistics spanned Germanic, Indo-European, and Semitic traditions, but his most groundbreaking work came from the study of American Indian languages, where he demonstrated the structural complexity and creativity of nonwritten traditions. For Sapir, however, the study of language could not be reduced to phonetics and grammar; speech was a cultural and social phenomenon, deeply intertwined with environment, thought, and personality. This volume reflects his dual commitment to rigorous linguistic science and to anthropology more broadly conceived, situating language within the patterns of culture and the dynamics of human life.

The collection also highlights Sapir’s remarkable versatility, extending from studies of phonemes and symbolic sound patterns to essays on music, literature, religion, and the interplay of culture and personality. His classic Time Perspective in Aboriginal American Culture stands alongside reflections on English semantics, cultural change, and psychiatric anthropology, revealing a scholar equally at home in formal analysis and in probing the human condition. Sapir’s writings are marked by clarity, aesthetic sensibility, and a distinctive ability to illuminate the connections between small details and vast theoretical questions. Mandelbaum’s careful selection and framing provide scholars with both the breadth and coherence of Sapir’s legacy. For linguists, anthropologists, historians of science, and cultural theorists, this volume serves not only as an indispensable reference but also as a reminder of the intellectual power and creativity of a figure whose work continues to shape the human 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 1949.

Theodore W. Schultz

Investing in People

$95.00

Investing in People: The Economics of Population Quality by Nobel laureate Theodore W. Schultz redefines the role of human capital in economic development, offering a transformative perspective on global productivity and well-being. Schultz argues that education, skills, health, and entrepreneurial ability are the critical drivers of progress, challenging the outdated notion that physical limitations like land or resources constrain growth. Drawing on decades of expertise in agriculture and development, he demonstrates how investments in population quality—particularly in low-income countries—unlock potential for sustainable economic advancement. His analysis illuminates the increasing value of human time and knowledge, a shift that has reshaped income structures in industrial nations and holds promise for bridging gaps in global prosperity.

The book critiques prevailing policies of governments and international aid organizations, exposing inefficiencies that hinder human capital development. Schultz calls for rethinking approaches to education, research, and economic interventions, especially in fostering entrepreneurial ability and addressing distortions caused by inequitable policies. Grounded in the 1980 Royer Lectures at UC Berkeley, the work blends robust theory with practical insights, making a compelling case for prioritizing human capital as the cornerstone of economic resilience and progress. Investing in People is an essential read for economists, policymakers, and educators committed to understanding and leveraging the transformative power of human potential.

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

Edwin T. Coman, Jr.

Sources of Business Information

$49.95

Sources of Business Information, by Edwin T. Coman, Jr., is a practical bibliographic guide designed to orient businessmen, researchers, and students to the expanding world of business reference materials. First published in the mid-twentieth century and later revised, the book addresses the challenges posed by constant economic change, government regulation, and the flood of new publications. Coman argues that business success requires informed decision-making and that the costly trial-and-error method can be replaced by efficient use of libraries, bibliographies, and indexes. His guide provides clear methods for defining research problems, choosing the appropriate type of information—statistical data, historical context, or comparative analyses—and locating it quickly. Emphasizing the role of public and special libraries, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and government agencies, Coman outlines how users can access both broad background materials and highly specialized resources.

The volume is organized to maximize ease of use. Each chapter begins with bibliographies, followed by reference works, yearbooks, handbooks, and specialized indexes that cover areas ranging from accounting, finance, and real estate to management, marketing, and public relations. Coman carefully distinguishes between general sources, such as encyclopedias and almanacs, and industry-specific guides, showing how each serves as a time-saving tool for the business researcher. A substantial portion is devoted to evaluating the merits of different bibliographic aids, directories, and statistical compilations, stressing both their reliability and their limitations. By offering annotated selections rather than exhaustive lists, the guide avoids overwhelming the user with undigested references. Instead, it functions as a roadmap to the most authoritative and durable sources of business knowledge available in the mid-twentieth century, highlighting the ways professionals and aspiring executives alike can harness information to understand trends, anticipate risks, and strengthen decision-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 1964.

Theodore W. Schultz

Investing in People

$39.95

Investing in People: The Economics of Population Quality by Nobel laureate Theodore W. Schultz redefines the role of human capital in economic development, offering a transformative perspective on global productivity and well-being. Schultz argues that education, skills, health, and entrepreneurial ability are the critical drivers of progress, challenging the outdated notion that physical limitations like land or resources constrain growth. Drawing on decades of expertise in agriculture and development, he demonstrates how investments in population quality—particularly in low-income countries—unlock potential for sustainable economic advancement. His analysis illuminates the increasing value of human time and knowledge, a shift that has reshaped income structures in industrial nations and holds promise for bridging gaps in global prosperity.

The book critiques prevailing policies of governments and international aid organizations, exposing inefficiencies that hinder human capital development. Schultz calls for rethinking approaches to education, research, and economic interventions, especially in fostering entrepreneurial ability and addressing distortions caused by inequitable policies. Grounded in the 1980 Royer Lectures at UC Berkeley, the work blends robust theory with practical insights, making a compelling case for prioritizing human capital as the cornerstone of economic resilience and progress. Investing in People is an essential read for economists, policymakers, and educators committed to understanding and leveraging the transformative power of human potential.

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

Bennett M. Berger

Working-Class Suburb

$95.00

Working-Class Suburb: A Study of Auto Workers in Suburbia by Bennett M. Berger is a landmark sociological inquiry into the lived realities of industrial workers transplanted from urban centers to the postwar suburban frontier. Triggered by the 1955 relocation of Ford’s Richmond, California, assembly plant to Milpitas in the Santa Clara Valley, Berger set out to explore whether better-paid assembly line families would absorb the styles, aspirations, and status practices then associated with the emergent middle-class suburb. Drawing on intensive interviews with one hundred Ford households, he demonstrates that suburban tracts did not automatically transform working-class identities. Despite homeownership and new neighborhoods, the respondents’ rural origins, limited educational attainment, and occupational experiences anchored them to durable working-class cultures. Berger’s work challenges the midcentury assumption that geography alone reshaped class, arguing instead for the persistence of cultural and structural determinants in shaping social life.

The book situates the Milpitas tract as both particular and emblematic—one among many new communities in booming Western industrial regions. Berger details the backgrounds of Ford families, their migration histories, and the generational continuities of class and culture. His methods—household interviews, comparative questions contrasting pre- and post-move experiences, and careful attention to the voices of wives and children—offer an unusually rich composite portrait. In probing suburban life as lived by working people rather than idealized by media caricature, Berger opens a critical perspective on how class persists amid economic mobility, housing policy, and rapid urban change. Working-Class Suburb remains an essential reference for scholars of labor, urban sociology, and postwar American culture, illuminating how the promise of suburbia intersected with the realities of class formation.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Edited by Denise O’Brien and Sharon W. Tiffany

Rethinking Women's Roles

$95.00

Rethinking Women’s Roles: Perspectives from the Pacific, edited by Denise O’Brien and Sharon W. Tiffany, compiles feminist anthropological and historical studies that reassess how women’s lives in Oceania—especially Melanesia—have been represented, lived, and transformed. Originating in ASAO symposia, the volume centers three linked themes: cultural models/images of women, women and power, and historical change. Although conceived for all Oceania, most chapters draw on Melanesian fieldwork and archives (notably Papua New Guinea), with comparative glances to Polynesia and Micronesia.

Across the book, contributors critique androcentric classics that muted or omitted women, interrogate dichotomies like public/domestic and nature/culture (e.g., Strathern), and foreground reflexive method: how researchers’ gendered assumptions shape “what the people say.” Ethnographic chapters track women’s strategies and solidarities—Lusi women’s recourse to redress including suicide as social leverage (Counts); Nagovisi women’s gardening, marriage, and matriliny amid cash-cropping (Nash); and Eastern Highlands Wok Meri savings/exchange networks (Sexton). Other essays examine complementarity (McDowell), the making of anthropological knowledge about women (O’Brien), and the pivotal roles of missionary and expatriate women in church-building and colonial frontiers (Forman; Boutilier on the Solomon Islands). Collectively, the volume replaces generic “types” with situated accounts of agency, labor, ritual, and change, arguing for feminist, reflexive anthropology that treats Pacific women as central actors in social, economic, political, and historical 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 1984.

Edited by Donald Wesling

Internal Resistances

$95.00

Internal Resistances: The Poetry of Edward Dorn offers a comprehensive analysis of Edward Dorn's work, examining his distinctive poetic voice and his critique of American society. This volume presents Dorn as a poet who, through his nomadic and marginal lifestyle, engages with and challenges the socio-political and cultural narratives of his time. Central to Dorn’s work is his ability to weave historical and social contexts into his poetry, using humor, irony, and moral inquiry to dissect issues like capitalism, racism, and the myths of the American West. The title metaphor, "Internal Resistances," encapsulates Dorn's dual identity as both a critic of societal norms and an artist deeply entrenched in those very contradictions.

The book spans Dorn’s career, covering major works such as Slinger, his magnum opus, alongside his shorter poems and essays. Contributors explore Dorn’s use of wit, song, and satire, illustrating his capacity to balance didacticism with poetic subtlety. Essays delve into his engagement with Native American themes, his satirical portrayal of capitalist figures, and his critique of institutional language and power. By framing Dorn as a modern Swiftian figure, the book highlights his refusal to conform to literary and cultural expectations, asserting his place as a significant, though often overlooked, voice in American poetry. This collection ultimately situates Dorn as a moral and innovative poet whose work challenges the boundaries of "postmodern" poetry, extending its reach into political and ethical discourse.

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

Lucie Cheng

Labor Immigration under Capitalism

$115.00

Labor Immigration under Capitalism: Asian Workers in the United States Before World War II delves into the experiences of Asian immigrants in the United States and Hawaii before World War II, focusing on their roles as laborers in low-paying, physically demanding jobs and the systemic discrimination they faced. The book situates the history of Asian immigration within the broader political and economic developments of capitalism and imperialism, offering a theoretical framework to better understand their migration and treatment. Divided into three parts, the volume explores the conditions in the United States that created a demand for immigrant labor, the circumstances in Asian countries that spurred emigration, and the lives of immigrant workers, examining their occupations, community development, and class structures. It emphasizes the necessity of viewing this history through a socio-economic lens while addressing the gaps in existing literature.

Produced by a team of scholars at the Asian American Studies Center at UCLA, this volume represents years of collaborative research, including original studies and contributions from affiliated academics. The book begins with a theoretical introduction, followed by empirical analyses that highlight the unique dynamics of Asian immigrant labor. While acknowledging areas that require further exploration—such as U.S. imperialist policies and political movements among immigrants—the book provides a crucial foundation for future research on labor migration and its implications. With its rigorous approach and focus on historical context, this work is an invaluable resource for understanding the intersections of race, labor, and capitalism in the prewar United States.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

Lionel Caplan

Land and Social Change in East Nepal

$95.00

Land and Social Change in East Nepal: A Study of Hindu-Tribal Relations explores the intricate dynamics between the indigenous Limbu population and Hindu settlers in East Nepal, with a particular focus on the contentious struggle over land. Set in the context of Nepal's unification under a Hindu monarchy in the late 18th century, the book examines the kipat system of collective tribal land ownership, a cornerstone of Limbu identity, and its tension with the raikar system introduced by the state, which facilitated land acquisition by Hindu immigrants. This conflict reveals broader themes of cultural division and economic interdependence, as the Limbus and Hindus coexist in roles of creditors, debtors, landlords, and laborers. By linking land tenure to kinship structures and political hierarchies, the author provides a vivid account of how land disputes have shaped the socio-political landscape of the region.

Through meticulous fieldwork, archival research, and comparative analysis, the study situates the Limbu experience within the broader South Asian context of Hindu-tribal relations. It highlights how economic pressures, state policies, and migration have marginalized indigenous communities while simultaneously sparking movements to defend cultural identity and ancestral lands. This work offers valuable insights into the resilience of the Limbus and the enduring ties between culture and politics in a rapidly changing environment. It is an essential resource for scholars of anthropology, history, and South Asian studies, offering a compelling narrative of adaptation, resistance, and survival.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Jan Breman

Patronage and Exploitation

$95.00

Patronage and Exploitation: Changing Agrarian Relations in South Gujarat, India delves into the evolving relationships between landowners and landless laborers in rural India, focusing on the Anavil Brahmans and the Dublas in South Gujarat. Despite significant urbanization, India remains a predominantly agrarian society, yet much of its rural social structure has been overlooked by researchers. Jan Breman bridges this gap by tracing the historical development of agrarian labor systems, particularly the hali system, a form of bonded labor. Through a combination of meticulous fieldwork and historical research, Breman uncovers how these systems have shaped and been reshaped by broader socio-economic changes. By examining the local impact of national trends like the "green revolution," the book sheds light on the resilience of historical inequalities amid modern agricultural transformations.

This richly detailed study is organized chronologically, offering insights into the continuity and shifts in power dynamics between landlords and laborers from the early 19th century to the 1970s. Breman’s work combines sociological analysis with historical depth, drawing on archival sources, personal fieldwork, and interviews conducted across two decades. By integrating themes of caste, labor, and economic development, the book provides a compelling narrative of exploitation and resistance, making it an essential read for those interested in rural India, agrarian studies, and the enduring challenges of social 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 1974.

Lucie Cheng

Labor Immigration under Capitalism

$75.00

Labor Immigration under Capitalism: Asian Workers in the United States Before World War II delves into the experiences of Asian immigrants in the United States and Hawaii before World War II, focusing on their roles as laborers in low-paying, physically demanding jobs and the systemic discrimination they faced. The book situates the history of Asian immigration within the broader political and economic developments of capitalism and imperialism, offering a theoretical framework to better understand their migration and treatment. Divided into three parts, the volume explores the conditions in the United States that created a demand for immigrant labor, the circumstances in Asian countries that spurred emigration, and the lives of immigrant workers, examining their occupations, community development, and class structures. It emphasizes the necessity of viewing this history through a socio-economic lens while addressing the gaps in existing literature.

Produced by a team of scholars at the Asian American Studies Center at UCLA, this volume represents years of collaborative research, including original studies and contributions from affiliated academics. The book begins with a theoretical introduction, followed by empirical analyses that highlight the unique dynamics of Asian immigrant labor. While acknowledging areas that require further exploration—such as U.S. imperialist policies and political movements among immigrants—the book provides a crucial foundation for future research on labor migration and its implications. With its rigorous approach and focus on historical context, this work is an invaluable resource for understanding the intersections of race, labor, and capitalism in the prewar United States.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

Robert M. Adams

Bad Mouth

$39.95

Bad Mouth: Fugitive Papers on the Dark Side examines the pervasive and complex ways in which language is used to harm, distort, and alienate. Through a series of essays, the book explores the concept of "counter-language"—words deployed as weapons to insult, deceive, and subvert standards of truth and decency. The collection broadens to examine how these linguistic tendencies mirror and contribute to modern cultural shifts, where the once exceptional use of provocative or offensive language has become increasingly normalized. Beyond language, the book delves into the aesthetics of ugliness and its metaphors—rags, garbage, and excrement—as symbols of a broader cultural fixation on the grotesque.

The author reflects on a significant transformation in art, literature, and everyday discourse over the last fifty years. What was once a minority mode of offense and alienation in art is now dominant, driven by a society increasingly desensitized to shock and degradation. The book resists offering definitive explanations for this shift but presents it as a symptom of cultural upheaval. Whether this trend represents a genuine expansion of expressive possibilities or a descent into sensationalism is left open to interpretation. Ultimately, Bad Mouth challenges readers to confront the evolving vocabulary of modern life and its implications for self-definition, truth, and the human experience.

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

Beverley Bowen Moeller

Phil Swing and Boulder Dam

$39.95

Phil Swing and Boulder Dam is an exploration into the legislative and political intricacies surrounding the creation of Hoover Dam, focusing on the contributions of California Congressman Phil Swing. This study sheds light on Swing's pivotal role in advancing the Boulder Canyon Project Act, while also revisiting widely accepted narratives, particularly Herbert Hoover's claimed influence over the legislation. Through meticulous examination of primary sources, including Swing's papers and Hoover's presidential library records, the book uncovers discrepancies in Hoover's memoirs and other historical accounts, highlighting Swing's earnest advocacy for resource conservation and his clashes with Hoover's preference for private-sector control. The research also delves into the broader socio-political climate of the 1920s, such as the Teapot Dome scandal and the rising progressive movement, which shaped public and legislative attitudes toward hydroelectric power and national resource management.

The book contextualizes the Boulder Canyon project within its era, addressing the economic, political, and environmental debates it ignited. It revisits the project's unforeseen outcomes, from its pivotal role in supporting Southern California's war industries during World War II to the subsequent disputes over water allocation between Arizona and California. By tracing the legislation's trajectory and its impact, this study offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of public policy, conservation, and political maneuvering. For readers interested in the history of American infrastructure, environmental policy, or 20th-century western development, this book provides a compelling addition to the historical discourse, framed by a careful reassessment of the individuals and ideas that brought one of the country's most iconic engineering marvels to life.

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

Gail Kligman

The Wedding of the Dead

$49.95

The Wedding of the Dead: Ritual, Poetics, and Popular Culture in Transylvania by Gail Kligman explores how life-cycle rituals—weddings, funerals, and the symbolic “death-weddings” of the young unmarried dead—both express and reshape community life in Maramureș, an isolated region of northern Transylvania. Moving far beyond the gothic myth of Dracula, Kligman situates ritual within the historical and political upheavals of twentieth-century Romania, from Habsburg rule to socialist centralization. Drawing on seventeen months of fieldwork, she reconstructs how villagers use ritual action and ritual poetry to interpret life, death, gender, and social identity, while also negotiating their subordination to state power. Through laments, shouted couplets, and ritualized exchanges, these communities make sense of upheaval, loss, and desire, turning the fragility of everyday existence into shared, enduring meaning.

The book traces in detail how these rites mediate the tensions between continuity and change, religion and ideology, local autonomy and national appropriation. Weddings reaffirm kinship and exchange, funerals stage relations between the living and the dead, and the nupta mortului—the “wedding of the dead”—renders untimely death intelligible by ritualizing it as marriage. Kligman shows how oral poetics in these rituals constitute a collective language of both conformity and critique, offering villagers a veiled arena to voice social tensions even under censorship. At the same time, she illuminates how state folklorization of ritual traditions turned peasant life into symbolic capital for Romanian nationalism. Richly interdisciplinary, The Wedding of the Dead brings anthropology, history, and literary analysis together to reveal ritual as a powerful medium through which communities continually renegotiate identity, gender, and mortality. It is an essential study for readers interested in Eastern Europe, folklore, religion, and the politics of culture.

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

K.W. Wedderburn

Employment Grievances and Disputes Procedures in Britain

$95.00

Employment Grievances and Disputes Procedures in Britain is part of a broader comparative labor law project initiated in 1965 by Professor Benjamin Aaron, focusing on disputes procedures across the United States and several European countries, including Britain. This study, spearheaded by Professor K. W. Wedderburn and P. L. Davies, investigates the dynamics of labor disputes in Britain, emphasizing the country's complex and varied mechanisms for resolving employment grievances. Unlike the U.S., where labor disputes are typically divided into grievances over violations of rights and interest disputes over new terms, Britain does not strictly maintain this distinction. The book challenges traditional American views, demonstrating how British practices often blend negotiation and adjudication, especially in cases involving both rights and interests. The authors argue that informal and flexible dispute resolution methods in Britain, such as those used by industrial relations specialist Jack Scamp, tend to be more effective than formal legalistic approaches.

This volume, which stands as a comprehensive analysis of British industrial relations, is significant not only for understanding the British system but also for its broader implications. The study raises critical questions about the role of law in resolving employment disputes, with insights relevant to labor relations worldwide. In particular, it provides valuable comparisons to the U.S. system, highlighting the benefits of more flexible dispute resolution procedures over rigid, formal structures. Wedderburn and Davies offer a thorough examination of the workings of industrial tribunals, public conciliation, and arbitration, particularly in light of the Redundancy Payments Act of 1965, and advocate for a system that favors conciliation and mediation. The book's findings are important for those examining the future of labor relations in both the U.S. and the U.K., suggesting that British informal methods could serve as a model for improving dispute resolution practices globally.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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 Levao

Renaissance Minds and Their Fictions

$49.95

Renaissance Minds and Their Fictions: Cusanus, Sidney, Shakespeare, by Ronald Levao, explores how three pivotal figures of the Renaissance—Nicholas of Cusa, Sir Philip Sidney, and William Shakespeare—grappled with the power and limits of human invention. Levao situates their works in a cultural moment when traditional frameworks of meaning were under strain from religious upheaval, scientific speculation, and expanding horizons of time and space. What emerges is a portrait of the Renaissance imagination as both audacious and unsettled, alive to the creative energies of fiction-making yet haunted by doubts about its legitimacy and consequences.

Moving from Cusanus’s speculative theology, with its bold emphasis on conjecture, to Sidney’s poetics of fiction in the Apology for Poetry, Astrophil and Stella, and the Arcadias, and finally to Shakespeare’s history plays and Hamlet, Levao traces a progression in the ways Renaissance writers confronted the instability of their world. Each case study highlights how invention could illuminate, console, and delight, but also mislead, deceive, and unsettle. Through detailed readings that interweave philosophy, criticism, and drama, Levao shows how Renaissance texts not only reflected their culture’s fissures but also enacted them, creating works that reinforce tradition even as they subvert it. Rich in literary and intellectual history, Renaissance Minds and Their Fictions demonstrates how three distinct voices converge in their exploration of human feigning—whether as fiction, conjecture, or theatrical artifice—and reveals the tensions that animate some of the era’s most brilliant achievements.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Richard A. Pierce

Russian Central Asia 1867-1917

$49.95

Russian Central Asia, 1867–1917: A Study in Colonial Rule by Richard A. Pierce surveys the half-century between the creation of the Governor-Generalship of Turkestan and the fall of the Romanovs, treating the region as a “laboratory” of late-imperial colonial rule. Pierce maps the terrain—vast steppe, desert basins, and oasis belts—and sketches the peoples (Kazakhs, Kirgiz, Turkmen, Uzbeks, Tadzhiks, and others), their economies (pastoral nomadism and irrigated agriculture), and the climatic and geographic constraints that shaped settlement and politics.

Challenging both Soviet teleology and thin Western treatments, he dissects shifting Soviet historiography (from “double oppression,” to annexation as a “lesser evil,” to a “progressive” good) and argues for an evidence-driven appraisal of imperial administration, law, taxation, education, commerce, and native elites. The book situates conquest and rule within broader 19th-century patterns, showing how Russian policies interacted with oasis state structures, clan systems, and Islamic institutions, and how infrastructure, markets, and governance changed under tsarist rule—laying the pre-1917 foundations necessary to judge later Soviet claims of transformation.

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

Kenneth Bourne

Britain and the Balance of Power in North America 1815-1908

$95.00

Kenneth Bourne’s Britain and the Balance of Power in North America, 1815–1908 offers an incisive analysis of British defense and foreign policy as shaped by the complex dynamics of Anglo-American relations. Rather than a conventional history of diplomatic interactions, this volume explores the strategic considerations and defense planning that underscored British policy towards the United States during periods of tension and transition. Bourne examines how the specter of potential conflict influenced British statesmen and military strategists, focusing on pivotal moments of crisis and the evolving balance of power across the 19th century.

Drawing on extensive archival research, including previously underexplored military and naval documents, Bourne reveals the interconnectedness of British defense priorities with broader imperial policies. The book highlights the shifts in defense strategy brought about by technological advancements, changing geopolitical realities, and the rise of American power. With its rich documentation and thoughtful synthesis, Britain and the Balance of Power in North America is an essential resource for scholars of military history, diplomatic relations, and 19th-century geopolitics. This meticulously crafted study illuminates the enduring complexities of transatlantic relations and their profound impact on British imperial strategy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Robert D. Goldstein

Mother-Love and Abortion

$95.00

Mother-Love and Abortion: A Legal Interpretation offers a profound exploration of the complex philosophical, legal, and relational dimensions of abortion. The book critically examines the prevailing discourse, which often frames the abortion debate in terms of individual rights and adversarial relationships between mother and fetus. It argues that such a framework is inadequate to capture the profound relational and moral nuances of procreation and maternal choice. By presenting a relational perspective, the author challenges the atomistic assumptions of traditional legal and philosophical approaches, instead emphasizing the unique dyad formed between a woman and her fetus, rooted in the transformative potential of mother-love.

Structured in three chapters, the book first surveys the philosophical and legal underpinnings of the abortion debate, contextualizing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. It highlights how current legal and philosophical frameworks focus on abstract rights, often neglecting the deeply interconnected nature of maternal and fetal existence. The second chapter advocates for a relational framework that prioritizes attachment and the development of personhood through mutual connection. Finally, drawing from psychoanalytic theories, particularly the object-relations school, the book illustrates how maternal choice is central to fostering an infant's eventual autonomy. This perspective supports the legal regime of procreative choice as not only a protection of privacy but also a recognition of the profound ethical and emotional commitments involved in motherhood. Through its nuanced approach, the book invites readers to rethink the moral and legal contours of the abortion debate in light of relational and societal values.

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

Edited by Arthur J. O. Anderson Frances Berdan and James Lockhart

Beyond the Codices

$39.95

Beyond the Codices: The Nahua View of Colonial Mexico explores a lesser-known yet rich corpus of Nahuatl texts that reflect the dynamic cultural and social changes experienced by indigenous communities in colonial Mexico. While much of classical Nahuatl scholarship has focused on pre-Columbian legends, annals, and poetry—often presented in elaborately illustrated "codices"—this study turns its attention to everyday records such as wills, land transactions, municipal council minutes, tax records, and petitions. These documents provide a more immediate and practical perspective on post-conquest life, revealing how indigenous communities navigated the colonial system and adapted their traditions to new realities.

The book seeks to make these scattered, unpublished, and linguistically challenging records more accessible by presenting a selection of transcribed, translated, and annotated texts. This "second world" of Nahuatl documentation, though initially daunting due to its standardized and legalistic forms, can be understood more easily once a single model document is mastered. Drawing on key sources such as the Coyoacan papers from Mexico's Archivo General de la Nación and UCLA's McAfee Collection, the authors aim to provide scholars with the tools to unlock this overlooked repository of indigenous colonial history. Their work underscores the importance of these texts in broadening our understanding of the complex interplay between indigenous and colonial 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 1976.

Robert I. Burns, S. J.

Jews in the Notarial Culture

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Jews in the Notarial Culture: Latinate Wills in Mediterranean Spain, 1250-1350 offers an innovative lens into medieval society through the study of Jewish wills crafted within the legal and cultural frameworks of Christian notarial traditions. This groundbreaking work explores how Jewish testators in Aragon and Catalonia navigated the Roman-law-driven notarial systems to create “Latinate Jewish wills.” These documents, written in Latin and influenced by Christian legal norms, provide a rare opportunity to examine the intersections of Jewish and Christian legal, cultural, and social life in a pluricultural Mediterranean society. By analyzing these wills, the book sheds light on familial relationships, property dynamics, and the broader acculturative processes that characterized Jewish-Christian interactions in this pivotal era.

This meticulously researched study enriches the historiography of medieval Spain, building on a growing interest in the complex lives of Catalan Jews. Drawing from a wealth of archival material, it connects the microhistories of individuals and families to larger societal trends. The book also situates Latinate Jewish wills within broader historiographical debates, engaging with themes of cultural assimilation, legal pluralism, and the preservation of Jewish identity. As a vital resource for medievalists, legal historians, and scholars of Jewish studies, Jews in the Notarial Culture opens new avenues for understanding the layered interactions between legal systems, cultural exchange, and community identity in the medieval Mediterranean 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 1996.

Peter S. Cleaves

Bureaucratic Politics and Administration in Chile

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Bureaucratic Politics and Administration in Chile offers a nuanced examination of the administrative processes and political dynamics within Chile’s bureaucracy during a transformative period in its history. Moving beyond simplistic characterizations of bureaucracy in low-income countries as either development-oriented or mired in dysfunction, this study introduces a framework that focuses on the interactions of ministries, agencies, and public enterprises with their relevant publics and organizational partners. By analyzing key processes such as budgeting, planning, reform, and client relations, the book provides a detailed account of how political strategies, coalitions, and resource management shaped Chilean public administration from the Frei administration (1964–1970) through the early Allende years.

The research draws on 150 in-depth interviews with key actors and a comprehensive review of published and unpublished sources. The book blends descriptive analysis with reflective commentary, exploring implications for leadership, administrative reform, and public service. Conducted at a pivotal time—beginning just after Salvador Allende’s election and continuing through his presidency—the study offers unique insights into how shifting political philosophies influenced bureaucratic operations. Though grounded in Chile’s specific context, the work’s comparative approach to understanding bureaucracy makes it an invaluable resource for scholars of public administration, political science, and Latin American 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 1974.

David C. Frederick

Rugged Justice

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Rugged Justice: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the American West, 1891–1941 by David C. Frederick offers the first full history of the nation’s largest regional appellate court during its formative half-century, showing how law and landscape shaped one another across a vast jurisdiction stretching from Alaska to the Mojave and, later, to the Pacific islands. Opening with the Ninth Circuit’s modest 1891 debut in a “dismal” San Francisco courtroom, Frederick traces how a court born to relieve the Supreme Court’s crowded docket became a decisive arbiter of western development. Through vivid portraits of pioneering judges and tightly drawn case narratives, the book reveals how questions of transportation, labor unrest, mineral and timber extraction, public lands, immigration (including Chinese exclusion), wartime regulation, and Prohibition were argued and resolved—often finally—far from Washington, D.C.

Frederick situates doctrine in the particularities of place, demonstrating how the prevalence of federal public lands and extractive economies “federalized” everyday disputes, and how the Ninth Circuit’s decisions, largely unreviewed by the Supreme Court, effectively set regional policy. Alongside substantive outcomes, he charts the court’s institutional evolution—from informal staffing and interchangeable trial/appellate roles to sharper jurisprudential conflicts, procedural reforms, and the emergence of en banc review. By 1941, as judges publicly debated the circuit’s boundaries on the eve of World War II, the Ninth Circuit had become a distinctly western institution with national consequence. Lucid and deeply researched, Rugged Justice reframes the history of the American West through the forum where its modern legal order took shape, offering an indispensable account of how federal courts operate as both instruments of national power and mirrors of regional life.

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

Peter S. Cleaves

Bureaucratic Politics and Administration in Chile

$49.95

Bureaucratic Politics and Administration in Chile offers a nuanced examination of the administrative processes and political dynamics within Chile’s bureaucracy during a transformative period in its history. Moving beyond simplistic characterizations of bureaucracy in low-income countries as either development-oriented or mired in dysfunction, this study introduces a framework that focuses on the interactions of ministries, agencies, and public enterprises with their relevant publics and organizational partners. By analyzing key processes such as budgeting, planning, reform, and client relations, the book provides a detailed account of how political strategies, coalitions, and resource management shaped Chilean public administration from the Frei administration (1964–1970) through the early Allende years.

The research draws on 150 in-depth interviews with key actors and a comprehensive review of published and unpublished sources. The book blends descriptive analysis with reflective commentary, exploring implications for leadership, administrative reform, and public service. Conducted at a pivotal time—beginning just after Salvador Allende’s election and continuing through his presidency—the study offers unique insights into how shifting political philosophies influenced bureaucratic operations. Though grounded in Chile’s specific context, the work’s comparative approach to understanding bureaucracy makes it an invaluable resource for scholars of public administration, political science, and Latin American 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 1974.

Robert A. Huttenback

British Relations with Sind 1799 - 1843

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British Relations with Sind 1799-1843: An Anatomy of Imperialism explores the complex and evolving dynamics of British policy and intervention in Sind during a critical period of imperial expansion. This meticulously researched volume examines the shifting priorities of the British East India Company, from initial commercial interests to broader geopolitical strategies shaped by fears of invasion and global rivalries. It uncovers the nuanced interactions between British officials and the ruling Talpur dynasty, culminating in the annexation of Sind under Sir Charles Napier—a pivotal event often mythologized in British imperial history.

This work situates the annexation within the broader context of 19th-century British imperialism, interrogating the paradox of territorial expansion despite official opposition to it. Rich with historical detail, it delves into the region's strategic significance, tracing its history as a contested crossroads of invasion and culture. By providing a compelling narrative and analysis of British motivations, strategies, and outcomes, the book offers valuable insights into the anatomy of imperial expansion in South Asia and beyond. Essential reading for scholars of British imperial history and South Asian studies, this book sheds light on a critical episode in the shaping of the modern subcontinent.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Jan Breman

Patronage and Exploitation

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Patronage and Exploitation: Changing Agrarian Relations in South Gujarat, India delves into the evolving relationships between landowners and landless laborers in rural India, focusing on the Anavil Brahmans and the Dublas in South Gujarat. Despite significant urbanization, India remains a predominantly agrarian society, yet much of its rural social structure has been overlooked by researchers. Jan Breman bridges this gap by tracing the historical development of agrarian labor systems, particularly the hali system, a form of bonded labor. Through a combination of meticulous fieldwork and historical research, Breman uncovers how these systems have shaped and been reshaped by broader socio-economic changes. By examining the local impact of national trends like the "green revolution," the book sheds light on the resilience of historical inequalities amid modern agricultural transformations.

This richly detailed study is organized chronologically, offering insights into the continuity and shifts in power dynamics between landlords and laborers from the early 19th century to the 1970s. Breman’s work combines sociological analysis with historical depth, drawing on archival sources, personal fieldwork, and interviews conducted across two decades. By integrating themes of caste, labor, and economic development, the book provides a compelling narrative of exploitation and resistance, making it an essential read for those interested in rural India, agrarian studies, and the enduring challenges of social 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 1974.

Michel Crozier

The Trouble with America

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Michel Crozier’s The Trouble with America offers a penetrating, Tocquevillian examination of the United States by one of France’s most influential sociologists. Drawing on his first encounters with America in the 1940s—when he discovered a nation of labor idealism, pragmatic management, and ambitious social science—Crozier contrasts the optimism of “happy days” with what he diagnoses in the 1980s as a pervasive legalism and cultural hesitation. The United States, he argues, once taught the world how negotiation, bargaining, and voluntary association could channel conflict into productive change. By the Reagan era, however, those same institutions had become defensive, procedural, and immobilized: unions obsessed with rules, universities dispirited, students self-enclosed, and voluntary associations fragmented into barricades of self-protection. His central themes—the “fear of decision,” the “delirium of due process,” and the loss of “demon virtue”—capture the paradox of a society whose strengths have hardened into constraints.

Part cultural diagnosis, part comparative sociology, and part warning, Crozier’s book illuminates how America’s fixation on rights, transparency, and procedure risks undermining its ability to adapt and govern itself. His vivid illustrations range from postwar union meetings to contemporary student attitudes toward innovation, from environmental opposition to nuclear power to the decline of civic institutions like the PTA. Like Alexis de Tocqueville before him, Crozier speaks as a European admirer both anxious and hopeful: anxious about the consequences of political and intellectual stagnation, but hopeful that America can renew itself by investing in intellectual effort, scientific capacity, and institutional reform. Written in a moment of cultural uncertainty but strikingly prescient today, The Trouble with America challenges policymakers, educators, and civic leaders to reconsider the balance between rights and responsibility, procedure and decision, and to recover the pragmatic energy that once inspired global admiration.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Victoria E. Bonnell

Roots of Rebellion

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Roots of Rebellion: Workers' Politics and Organizations in St. Petersburg and Moscow, 1900–1914 by Victoria E. Bonnell is a landmark study of the forces that shaped the Russian labor movement in the years leading up to the First World War and the revolutions of the early twentieth century. Drawing on rich archival sources and comparative perspectives, Bonnell examines how workers in the two major industrial centers of the Russian Empire forged political identities, experimented with organizational forms, and entered into volatile relationships with employers, political parties, and the autocratic state.

The book traces the emergence of workers’ associations from artisanal guilds and mutual aid societies to trade unions, factory committees, and cooperatives. It situates these organizations within the broader struggles of 1905, the fraught attempts to institutionalize unions under the restrictive 1906 law, and the repressive years that followed. Special attention is paid to the factors that distinguished Russian workers from their Western European counterparts, including the simultaneous pursuit of individual and collective rights and the boldness with which Russian workers demanded control over factory life. By reconstructing the dynamics of class, craft, and revolutionary consciousness, Bonnell explains why Russian labor organizations ultimately became vehicles for radical change rather than reformist integration. **Roots of Rebellion** illuminates the social foundations of Russia’s revolutionary upheavals and offers a compelling analysis of how workers’ organizations shaped—and were shaped by—the contradictions of a society in transition. It is essential reading for scholars of labor history, social movements, and modern Russia.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

William Harvey, Translated by C. D. O’Malley, F. N. L. Poynter, and K. F. Russell

Lectures on the Whole of Anatomy

$95.00

Lectures on the Whole of Anatomy: An Annotated Translation of Prelectiones Anatomiae Universalis offers an invaluable glimpse into the formative stages of modern anatomy as pioneered by William Harvey. This richly annotated translation sheds light on Harvey's original lecture notes, prepared during his tenure as the Lumleian Lecturer at the Royal College of Physicians in the early 17th century. It offers readers a comprehensive view of his meticulous anatomical dissections and observations, which laid the groundwork for his revolutionary discovery of the circulation of blood. These notes, written primarily in Latin and interspersed with English and other languages, capture Harvey's scientific rigor and his deep engagement with the classical and contemporary literature of his time.

This annotated edition not only preserves Harvey's original texts but also contextualizes them with detailed commentary and insights into his methodology and intellectual milieu. It traces the evolution of his ideas, particularly the gradual shift from Aristotelian thought to a more empirical, observation-based scientific approach. The inclusion of references to Harvey's extensive comparative anatomy studies and clinical observations further enriches the narrative, showcasing his role as both a pioneering experimentalist and a practicing physician. By blending historical commentary with meticulous translation, this work provides an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medical history, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the development of anatomy and physiology.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Stanley A. Wolpert

Tilak and Gokhale

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Stanley Wolpert’s study reframes India’s independence as the culmination of a long gestation rather than a sudden post-1947 birth, arguing that the intellectual and organizational groundwork for nationalism was laid well before Gandhi and Nehru. Centering on Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Krishna Gokhale—Gandhi’s most consequential predecessors—Wolpert tracks how their contrasting strategies and moral frames shaped methods of agitation, political education, and mass mobilization by the end of World War I. Tilak’s fiery populism and constitutional militancy (“Father of Indian Unrest” to detractors, national hero to admirers) drew on newspapers, street politics, and cultural revival; Gokhale’s ethical gradualism relied on legislative craft, institution building, and tutelary reform. The book contends that Gandhi’s later success synthesized Tilak’s mobilizing technique with Gokhale’s moral method, translating an inherited repertoire into a program capable of compelling British retreat without civil collapse.

Wolpert also maps the source terrain and historiography. Tilak has attracted abundant, often hagiographic biographies (notably Kelkar’s Marathi trilogy, Karandikar, Tahmankar), grounded in the rich Kesari–Mahratta archives; British assessments like Chirol’s Indian Unrest supply a hostile counterpoint. Gokhale, by contrast, is underrepresented—his moderation, closeness to British officials, and early death yielding fewer, more memoiristic accounts (Paranjpe, Sastri, Gandhi’s tribute) and a handful of fuller biographies (Shahani, Hoyland). Rather than reprise single-figure lives, Wolpert stages a comparative analysis to show how each leader’s moves refracted and provoked the other’s, how both rode—and redirected—main currents of Indian political tradition, and how their competing impulses—revolution and reform—coalesced in the making of modern India. Rejecting “great man” determinism while foregrounding agency, he reads their interaction against institutional and cultural constraints, arguing that understanding their dialogue clarifies the lineage, limits, and continuity of Indian nationalism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Frederic Wakeman, Jr.

History and Will

$95.00

History and Will: Philosophical Perspectives of Mao Tse-tung's Thought delves into the ideological, philosophical, and historical dimensions of Mao Tse-tung's revolutionary vision, focusing on the unique interplay between historical determinism and subjective will in his thought. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the book explores Mao's departure from orthodox Marxist-Leninist doctrine, emphasizing his provocative embrace of ongoing revolution and grassroots dynamism over the institutional stability of his own Communist Party.

Through a series of thematic essays, the author investigates Mao's intellectual roots, including his exposure to Kantian idealism, Marxist romanticism, and traditional Chinese metaphysical frameworks. The book juxtaposes Western philosophical constructs with Mao’s adaptations, arguing that his dialectic diverges fundamentally from European rationalist categories. By examining thinkers like K'ang Yu-wei and Rousseau alongside Mao, the work sheds light on how Maoism emerged as a hybrid intellectual language, uniquely blending Chinese and Western traditions. Ultimately, History and Will offers a nuanced perspective on the ideological tensions that shaped China's revolutionary trajectory, culminating in the dramatic contradictions of the Cultural Revolution.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Austin Ranney

Curing the Mischiefs of Faction

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Curing the Mischiefs of Faction: Party Reform in America offers a profound exploration of the history and challenges of political party reform in the United States. Originating from the Jefferson Memorial Lectures at UC Berkeley, the book examines pivotal moments of transformation, from the end of congressional caucuses for presidential nominations in the 1820s to the groundbreaking McGovern-Fraser reforms of the 1970s. By intertwining historical narrative with insights from the author’s direct involvement in party reform efforts, the book illuminates how these changes have shaped—and been shaped by—the broader dynamics of American democracy.

Rather than following a strict chronological approach, the book organizes its discussion around recurring themes and enduring debates in party reform. This structure highlights the persistent tensions between inclusivity, governance, and representation that have influenced reform efforts throughout history. By examining these recurring issues with both scholarly depth and practical perspective, the book provides a rich resource for understanding the complexities of reforming political institutions in a way that balances democratic ideals with functional governance.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Robert Rogers

Metaphor

$95.00

Metaphor: A Psychoanalytic View offers a profound exploration of the interplay between language, psychology, and artistic expression, using metaphor as a central lens. Rooted in psychoanalytic theory, the book delves into the psychological underpinnings of metaphoric communication, emphasizing its dynamic ability to transfer emotion, meaning, and unconscious material between creator and audience. Drawing from Hawthorne's use of the "Tongue of Flame" as a metaphor for the transformative power of language in The Scarlet Letter, the author expands on how metaphor can transcend direct communication, forging a deeper communion between individuals by tapping into shared emotional and experiential frameworks. The book positions metaphor not as mere ornamentation but as an active, imaginative process central to human thought and creativity.

In addition to unpacking the psychological resonance of metaphor, the text examines its structural and dynamic qualities, such as ambiguity, tension, and interplay between conscious and unconscious elements. Drawing on thinkers like Aristotle, Shelley, and Bachelard, it argues for metaphor's centrality in artistic and poetic endeavors, presenting it as a "meta-metaphor"—both a tool for expression and a phenomenon to be studied. By integrating insights from psychoanalysis with a focus on the emotional and relational dimensions of metaphor, the book provides a compelling framework for understanding how figurative language shapes and is shaped by the human psyche, ultimately linking linguistic creativity to the broader currents of imagination, identity, and shared cultural experience.

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

Frederic Wakeman, Jr.

History and Will

$49.95

History and Will: Philosophical Perspectives of Mao Tse-tung's Thought delves into the ideological, philosophical, and historical dimensions of Mao Tse-tung's revolutionary vision, focusing on the unique interplay between historical determinism and subjective will in his thought. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the book explores Mao's departure from orthodox Marxist-Leninist doctrine, emphasizing his provocative embrace of ongoing revolution and grassroots dynamism over the institutional stability of his own Communist Party.

Through a series of thematic essays, the author investigates Mao's intellectual roots, including his exposure to Kantian idealism, Marxist romanticism, and traditional Chinese metaphysical frameworks. The book juxtaposes Western philosophical constructs with Mao’s adaptations, arguing that his dialectic diverges fundamentally from European rationalist categories. By examining thinkers like K'ang Yu-wei and Rousseau alongside Mao, the work sheds light on how Maoism emerged as a hybrid intellectual language, uniquely blending Chinese and Western traditions. Ultimately, History and Will offers a nuanced perspective on the ideological tensions that shaped China's revolutionary trajectory, culminating in the dramatic contradictions of the Cultural Revolution.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Barbara Daly Metcalf

Moral Conduct and Authority

$49.95

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Maciej Topinski, Marcin Moskit, Mariusz Wilk Translated by Jane Cave, Afterword by Lawrence Weschler

Konspira

$95.00

Konspira: Solidarity Underground offers a riveting and deeply personal account of the clandestine operations of Poland’s Solidarity movement during its underground phase. Built from extensive interviews with key activists, including Bogdan Borusewicz, Zbigniew Bujak, and Władysław Frasyniuk, the book illuminates the inner workings, challenges, and triumphs of the movement as it navigated the repressive political climate of the 1980s. The authors meticulously document the strategies, sacrifices, and resilience of individuals who risked everything to sustain the spirit of opposition and preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy. The narrative captures not only the historical facts but also the human dimensions of the struggle, providing a unique window into both the mechanics and the emotional landscape of resistance.

More than just a historical chronicle, Konspira reflects the process of creating the book itself—a venture that mirrored the conspiratorial methods of its subjects. From evading surveillance to safeguarding recordings, the authors’ efforts to compile these testimonies embody the very essence of the underground struggle. As much a metaphor for the complexities of resistance as it is a detailed account, the book transcends its journalistic roots to offer readers an immersive experience. It serves as both a vital fragment of Polish history and a testament to the enduring power of collective action and courage in the face of oppression.

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

Jan Romein

The Asian Century

$49.95

The Asian Century: A History of Modern Nationalism in Asia examines the transformation of Asia from a region defined by disparate cultural traditions to one unified by its response to Western imperialism and its revolutionary embrace of modernity. The author argues that until the 19th century, Asia lacked a cohesive history, fragmented into Islamic, Hindu-Buddhist, and Sinic cultural spheres with limited interaction. However, European dominance from the 19th century onward imposed a new unity, catalyzing a revolutionary period of political independence, social transformation, and scientific and technological progress.

The book traces Asia's rediscovery of its own identity through its engagement with Europe, highlighting the pivotal 20th-century movements that ended colonial rule and set the stage for modernization. Central to this narrative are the revolutionary changes in Japan, China, India, and other nations, which embraced science, reformed social structures, and pursued political sovereignty. The impact of the Russian Revolution and Soviet influence also played a critical role in shaping modern Asian societies.

While acknowledging the destructive legacy of colonialism, the author also recognizes the infrastructure, education, and administrative frameworks introduced by imperial powers as factors that facilitated Asia's modernization. The study integrates perspectives from across the continent, including Soviet Asia, and emphasizes the ongoing challenge of creating a global unity that transcends historical antagonisms. Ultimately, the work views the Asian revolution not only as a regional awakening but as a significant step toward the unification of humanity and a more equitable global 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 1962.

Translated with an Introduction by J. H. Matthews

The Custom House of Desire

$49.95

The Custom-House of Desire: A Half-Century of Surrealist Stories is an intriguing anthology that explores the breadth and depth of surrealist storytelling over a fifty-year period. Through the lens of both imagination and desire, the collection reveals how surrealist writers challenge conventional narrative forms and literary genres to uncover the marvelous—a perspective on reality that transcends ordinary perception. This anthology presents stories written in French by authors from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, such as Fernando Arrabal, Joyce Mansour, and André Pieyre de Mandiargues, showcasing the movement’s global influence and thematic diversity. The selected works range from fully structured tales to experimental narratives, reflecting surrealism’s disdain for traditional literary conventions and its relentless pursuit of the ineffable.

The book invites readers to engage with surrealist writing on their own terms, offering a flexible arrangement of stories that encourage exploration based on curiosity, themes, or the appeal of individual authors. Themes such as humor, terror, eroticism, and the surrealist marvelous weave through the collection, each serving as an entry point into the movement’s radical reimagining of storytelling. Through these narratives, readers encounter the surrealist’s rejection of literary orthodoxy and aesthetic formalism in favor of a poetic vision driven by imagination and boundless desire. Whether exploring the disorienting humor of Marianne van Hirtum or the evocative eroticism of Markale, the anthology underscores surrealism’s enduring ambition: to redefine human experience and transform our understanding of reality.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Sara S. Berry

Fathers Work for Their Sons

$95.00

This book delves into the dynamic changes in Nigeria's economy, particularly focusing on the intersection of agricultural development and the burgeoning petroleum industry in the 1970s. The study centers on Yoruba cocoa farmers in Oy State, offering a detailed analysis of how the cocoa-producing sector shaped regional political economies and social mobility. While oil wealth overshadowed agriculture as the dominant economic driver, the book emphasizes the lasting importance of cocoa farming in rural communities. It explores how farmers navigated economic shifts, including the rising dominance of the oil sector, which exposed deep-rooted tensions and challenges, especially in terms of agricultural stagnation and growing inequality. Through a case study of farmers' use of agricultural surplus and social strategies, the book sheds light on how accumulation patterns influenced class formation, rural poverty, and political participation.

The author examines how Yoruba farmers’ reliance on traditional kinship structures and seniority to access resources influenced their involvement in both agricultural and commercial activities. Rather than fitting neatly into Marxist or neoliberal frameworks, the study uncovers how farming families and their descendants maneuvered through political and economic landscapes shaped by patronage, state policies, and opportunities for social mobility. Education is highlighted as a key avenue for upward mobility, allowing the children of cocoa farmers to transition into urban professions and business. By following individual life histories and the broader regional political context, the book provides a rich narrative of how social, economic, and political processes interwove to shape class structures, inequalities, and collective action within western Nigeria’s evolving 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 1985.

Edited by Kenneth F. Schaffner

Logic of Discovery and Diagnosis in Medicine

$95.00

Logic of Discovery and Diagnosis in Medicine provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the interplay between philosophy of science, artificial intelligence (AI), and clinical diagnostic processes. Stemming from a conference held at the University of Pittsburgh, this volume unites contributions from philosophers, physicians, and AI theorists to investigate the foundational and practical aspects of medical reasoning. The discussions center around "problem solving" and "heuristic search" as frameworks for understanding discovery and diagnosis in medicine. By integrating developments in AI, such as the INTERNIST-I program, and philosophical inquiries into logic and reasoning, the book aims to illuminate the complexities and evolving methodologies of medical diagnosis.

Key highlights include Herbert Simon's application of AI-based problem-solving theories to clinical diagnosis, with an emphasis on heuristic methods that optimize decision-making in complex scenarios. The book also delves into the limitations of branching logic and Bayesian probability models, advocating for innovative approaches such as causal linkages and adaptive classification systems. Through critiques and discussions of diagnostic tools like INTERNIST-I and its successor, CADUCEUS, contributors explore the challenges of modeling human reasoning and integrating pathophysiological data into AI systems. Ultimately, this volume is both a theoretical and practical resource for advancing the integration of AI in medicine while reflecting on the broader implications for scientific discovery and diagnostic reasoning.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Victoria E. Bonnell

Roots of Rebellion

$55.00

Roots of Rebellion: Workers' Politics and Organizations in St. Petersburg and Moscow, 1900–1914 by Victoria E. Bonnell is a landmark study of the forces that shaped the Russian labor movement in the years leading up to the First World War and the revolutions of the early twentieth century. Drawing on rich archival sources and comparative perspectives, Bonnell examines how workers in the two major industrial centers of the Russian Empire forged political identities, experimented with organizational forms, and entered into volatile relationships with employers, political parties, and the autocratic state.

The book traces the emergence of workers’ associations from artisanal guilds and mutual aid societies to trade unions, factory committees, and cooperatives. It situates these organizations within the broader struggles of 1905, the fraught attempts to institutionalize unions under the restrictive 1906 law, and the repressive years that followed. Special attention is paid to the factors that distinguished Russian workers from their Western European counterparts, including the simultaneous pursuit of individual and collective rights and the boldness with which Russian workers demanded control over factory life. By reconstructing the dynamics of class, craft, and revolutionary consciousness, Bonnell explains why Russian labor organizations ultimately became vehicles for radical change rather than reformist integration. **Roots of Rebellion** illuminates the social foundations of Russia’s revolutionary upheavals and offers a compelling analysis of how workers’ organizations shaped—and were shaped by—the contradictions of a society in transition. It is essential reading for scholars of labor history, social movements, and modern Russia.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Edited by Kenneth F. Schaffner

Logic of Discovery and Diagnosis in Medicine

$39.95

Logic of Discovery and Diagnosis in Medicine provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the interplay between philosophy of science, artificial intelligence (AI), and clinical diagnostic processes. Stemming from a conference held at the University of Pittsburgh, this volume unites contributions from philosophers, physicians, and AI theorists to investigate the foundational and practical aspects of medical reasoning. The discussions center around "problem solving" and "heuristic search" as frameworks for understanding discovery and diagnosis in medicine. By integrating developments in AI, such as the INTERNIST-I program, and philosophical inquiries into logic and reasoning, the book aims to illuminate the complexities and evolving methodologies of medical diagnosis.

Key highlights include Herbert Simon's application of AI-based problem-solving theories to clinical diagnosis, with an emphasis on heuristic methods that optimize decision-making in complex scenarios. The book also delves into the limitations of branching logic and Bayesian probability models, advocating for innovative approaches such as causal linkages and adaptive classification systems. Through critiques and discussions of diagnostic tools like INTERNIST-I and its successor, CADUCEUS, contributors explore the challenges of modeling human reasoning and integrating pathophysiological data into AI systems. Ultimately, this volume is both a theoretical and practical resource for advancing the integration of AI in medicine while reflecting on the broader implications for scientific discovery and diagnostic reasoning.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Barbara Daly Metcalf

Moral Conduct and Authority

$95.00

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.

Anyda Marchant

Viscount Maua and the Empire of Brazil

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Viscount Mauá and the Empire of Brazil: A Biography of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa (1813–1889) by Anyda Marchant recovers the remarkable life of Brazil’s most famous 19th-century entrepreneur and, through him, reopens the history of the Brazilian Empire under Dom Pedro II. Mauá—banker, industrialist, railroad builder, and Amazon navigator—embodied Brazil’s drive toward modernization in an era too often dismissed as stagnant. By situating him within the political and economic world of the Second Reign and the wider Atlantic economy, Marchant counters the notion that Brazil “had no history” before the 20th century, showing instead how an outward-looking capitalist shaped a non-revolutionary but dynamic empire.

The biography draws on a wide array of sources: the vivid travel accounts of figures like John Luccock, Maria Graham, Robert Walsh, and Charles Darwin; Brazilian memoirs and diaries from Joaquim Nabuco, members of the Cotegipe circle, and André Rebouças; as well as imperial decrees, museum holdings, and private business archives. Especially valuable are Mauá’s own letters—preserved in family collections and in a rare 1861 press-copied volume—addressed to partners in Rio, Montevideo, London, and Manchester, alongside critical modern studies by scholars such as Lidia Besouchet and J. F. Normano. Marchant reconstructs Mauá’s networks across Brazil, the Río de la Plata, and Britain, setting his ventures against the backdrop of slavery, immigration, rail and port development, and imperial court politics.

Documentary rather than anecdotal, the book acknowledges the limits of the surviving record but nonetheless offers a richly detailed, archive-based portrait. By restoring Mauá to the center of Brazil’s 19th century, Viscount Mauá and the Empire of Brazil highlights the country’s contested modernity, recovers a native business history too often overshadowed by British accounts, and reveals the ambitions and setbacks of a man who became a symbol of Latin America’s first age of industrial capitalism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating 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.