"A gutsy, razor-sharp demystification of a powerful organization."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The first-ever history of the Anti-Defamation League and its determined, century-long alliance with Western empire.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a major US political organization, yet its politics have gone largely unexamined. While the ADL is often portrayed as a defender against antisemitism and racism, its history shows that it is better understood as a proponent of the racial state and US empire. From "correcting" the embarrassing racial difference of immigrant Jews to policing the leftist politics of Black, Arab, and Jewish groups, the ADL pursued a conservative version of civil rights paired with aggressive anti-communism. Even as it became an authority on white nationalism in the 1970s, the ADL joined with the emerging anti-left, anti-Arab, and pro-Western neoconservative movement.

This history presaged the ADL's work, from the 1980s to the present, in developing the hate crimes framework as a pro-state policing project, which soon merged with the "War on Terror," the "antisemitism scare," and anti-Palestinian racism. The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State presents the ADL's history through its conflicts with social justice movements, illuminating the ADL's outsize role in shaping the ideas about race and rights that have underwritten US empire.

Much has been said about the concept of the 'left-behind' in modern Britain and the role that this played in Brexit, but why have the many problems facing coastal communities been overlooked by the media and national policy?

With evidence that coastal areas have generally borne the brunt of deprivation and may be the last to recover from the current economic downturn, the need for a sustainable model of coastal regeneration has never been greater. This book explains the factors behind the decline of coastal areas, provides new data on the ways this has manifested with respect to economic, social, health and education outcomes and suggests how policy reform can create dynamic, thriving coastal communities.

An invitation into doing reproductive justice queerly.

Queer theory and reproductive justice need each other-now more than ever. As liberals and leftists increasingly frame reproductive justice in terms of LGBTQ+ rights, often adopting the language of "queerness," it has become difficult to see that their political demands and strategies are often quite conservative. In Reproductive Justice, Queerly, Carly Thomsen examines typical reproductive justice issues-including abortion, surrogacy, crisis pregnancy centers, paid parental leave, and parenting-in queer ways. She shows what can happen when we bring queer theory and reproductive justice together: a queerer, more powerful articulation of what we are fighting for.

The first biography of one of Virginia's greatest social reformers

When Dr. Kate Waller Barrett died in 1925, the governor of Virginia ordered flags to be flown at half-staff, the first time in its four-century history that the commonwealth paid such a tribute to a woman. This is the first biography of Barrett, the ardent and remarkably successful Progressive Era social reformer. Barrett's life spanned a time of seismic change in the nation and in women's lives, particularly Southern women, as they forged new identities in the changing environment of the post-Civil War years and the Progressive era.

Barrett rebelled against the restrictions imposed on Southern women and established her reputation as a strong-willed advocate for what many people at the time considered to be society's "outcasts": unwed mothers and prostitutes. She successfully combined evangelism with a maternalist strategy that brought a uniquely feminine approach to bear on social issues affecting women and children, and her years of activism propelled her onto the national stage and earned her global recognition. President Theodore Roosevelt called her "one of the most useful women in the United States." The outcast and lonely women of Richmond's slums of Butchertown called her simply "Mother Barrett."

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has the potential to transform the way we approach transportation. By offering an integrated platform for planning, booking, navigating, and paying for journeys, MaaS promotes sustainable transport options such as public transit, cycling, and walking, reducing reliance on private vehicles. This book explores the transformative potential of MaaS for urban mobility, emphasizing the importance of placing human needs and experiences at the forefront of system design.

The book provides a comprehensive exploration of how human factors techniques can enhance the design and implementation of MaaS systems, while integrating traditional transportation planning and engineering methods. It applies the double diamond design process across four key stages-Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver-to approach MaaS as a socio-technical system. Additionally, the book offers a global review of MaaS governance and regulation, featuring the Solent Breeze app as a case study to showcase successful strategies and lessons learned. Readers will gain insights into creating effective and accessible transportation networks that place users at the heart of the design process.

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Travel Behaviour: Integrating Human Factors, Transport Planning and Engineering is an essential resource for academics and researchers in human factors, transportation planning, urban development, and policymaking who seek to understand the complexities of MaaS implementation.

This title examines contemporary issues in agricultural development with focus on sustainability, technology, and inclusivity. It covers sustainable farming practices including regenerative and biodynamic agriculture. The book addresses digital transformation in agricultural extension through AI and IoT integration, and also:

• Examines sustainable farming practices including regenerative agriculture and biodynamic farming with focus on environmental stewardship and long-term agricultural productivity for future generations
• Addresses digital transformation in agricultural extension through integration of AI and IoT technologies with analysis of technology advancements for improving farmer outreach and knowledge dissemination
• Covers strategic approaches to agricultural marketing from field to market with emphasis on value chain development and market access for improving farmer incomes and agricultural competitiveness
• Analyzes women's role in agriculture with focus on breaking gender barriers and bridging gender disparities while fostering innovation for agricultural sustainability and rural development
• Examines youth empowerment in agriculture with strategies for attracting and retaining young farmers through innovation, entrepreneurship, and modern agricultural practices

This title has been co-published with Content Vibes. T&F does not sell or distribute the print editions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.

How informed choices at the table can help protect our oceans.

More people than ever care about the environmental impacts of their daily choices, including the food we eat. Seafood is one of the most environmentally complex foods we eat. Many consumers know that overfishing and other destructive fishing practices threaten ocean ecosystems, yet struggle to translate that awareness into everyday decisions. In Why Sustainable Seafood Matters, marine conservation biologist David Shiffman cuts through misinformation, greenwashing, and oversimplified labels to help readers make informed, ethical choices about what ends up on their plates.

Should you trust color-coded labels at the grocery store? Is ordering tuna or lobster always a bad choice? And how much difference can individual consumers really make? Shiffman answers these questions with clarity, nuance, and science-based insight. Guiding readers through major seafood sustainability tools such as Seafood Watch and the Marine Stewardship Council, the book explains how to interpret ratings, government data, and restaurant menus without requiring a background in marine science. Along the way, Shiffman explores the real environmental harms associated with harmful fishing practices-bycatch, habitat destruction, stock collapse-while also highlighting how effective fisheries management and consumer demand have helped once-overfished populations recover.

Why Sustainable Seafood Matters empowers seafood lovers to engage thoughtfully rather than give up entirely. By showing where progress has already been made, Shiffman makes a persuasive case that informed choices-repeated daily, by millions of people-can play a meaningful role in protecting ocean ecosystems for generations to come.

The book offers a unique fusion of cutting-edge machine-learning applications and security considerations in the context of agricultural sustainability.

• Examine the most recent developments in machine learning techniques designed especially to improve security and sustainable agriculture.
• Discusses machine learning techniques for crop health surveillance and disease early warning systems.
• Covers decision support systems for sustainable farming, and data-driven decision-making in agriculture.
• Presents cybersecurity measures for agricultural systems, implementation of security protocols for data protection, and addressing cybersecurity challenges in agriculture.
• Showcases how smart technologies are influencing agricultural practices, promoting sustainable agriculture, stimulating economic growth, and safeguarding essential agricultural resources.

The text is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, agricultural science, and information technology.

This book offers a systematic and original analysis of how disciplinary pressure shapes food safety regulation in China.

Focusing on punishment as a regulatory incentive, the book shows that disciplinary action is driven not only by regulatory failure but also by public opinion, institutional design, and the discretionary space within which regulators work. Combining historical analysis, comparative case studies of Shenzhen and Beijing, and an original multi-city survey, the book opens the "black box" of regulatory discipline and explains how intensified accountability can both strengthen compliance and generate defensive governance. Readers will benefit from a theoretically grounded and empirically rich account of how negative incentives operate in contemporary regulation and from a deeper understanding of the tensions among discipline, performance, and state capacity in China and beyond.

Placing China in comparative perspective by drawing broader lessons for regulatory accountability beyond the Chinese case, this book will appeal to scholars and students of regulation, public administration, Chinese politics, governance, and food policy, as well as policymakers and practitioners interested in accountability systems.

This title examines fundamental concepts and practices of sustainable agriculture with focus on soil management, water conservation, and watershed development. It addresses organic farming systems and integrated nutrient management including use of bio-fertilizers, vermicompost, and natural pest control methods. Chapters explore role of agroforestry systems and cover crops in maintaining soil health and ecosystem sustainability, and also:

• Examines fundamental concepts of sustainable agriculture with focus on soil tillage practices, water management, and watershed development for sustaining crop productivity and food security
• Addresses organic farming systems and integrated nutrient management approaches including use of bio-fertilizers, vermicompost, and earthworms for sustainable agricultural production
• Covers natural pest management strategies and biological control methods for checking crop pests without chemical interventions in sustainable farming systems
• Explores role of agroforestry systems and cover crops in maintaining soil health, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability of agricultural ecosystems
• Examines indigenous technological knowledge and traditional farming practices with emphasis on their relevance and application in modern sustainable agriculture

This title has been co-published with NIPA. T&F does not sell or distribute the print editions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.

This is your essential guide to standards and ethics in the counselling professions. The book introduces you to key ethical values and principles and discusses how to practice in accordance with these. An accompanying online resource website provides you with videos, book chapters and journal articles about ethical practice.

Counselling in Action is a bestselling series of practical introductions designed for trainees and practitioners. Each book introduces a theoretical approach or practice issue and provides a guide to the process of counselling. Covering theory and practice, they are trusted companions for many courses in counselling and psychotherapy and other professions such as nursing, social work and teaching.

Food banks are an increasingly normal part of life in the UK, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Tackling themes including rising living costs, employment, and the relationship between poverty and mental and physical health, A Taste for Change makes the case for a food bank free future and sets out what it will take to get there.

Drawing on personal stories and statistical data from across and beyond Trussell's community of food banks, it asks what it would look like to act decisively on a belief that most of us hold: namely, that everyone matters.

Do you find mastering research and statistical methods in the vast field of social sciences daunting? This book serves as an accessible introduction, guiding you through the core concepts needed to navigate data with confidence. From designing a study to presenting results, this text goes back to basics and provides a modern approach to understanding statistics.

This first edition also offers:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Explores essential statistical methods relevant to social sciences, from descriptive statistics to spatial and temporal pattern analysis.
• An Accessible Writing Style: Engages students with a science communication approach, simplifying complex concepts.
• Visual Learning: Utilises figures and graphics to enhance understanding, making data presentation a key focus.
• Global Relevance: Includes examples with broad global applicability.

With an array of online resources, this book is a must-have resource for building foundational skills in research and statistics as a beginner social scientist.

Blockchain Technology in Water Management and New Energy Economy explores the transformative role of blockchain in addressing two of the most pressing global challenges: efficient water resource management and the transition to a sustainable energy future. As climate change, population growth, and urbanization exert increasing pressure on natural resources, traditional systems for managing water and energy are proving inadequate. This book presents blockchain as a powerful enabler of transparency, decentralization, and trust in resource governance, offering innovative solutions that can reshape these critical sectors. The book is divided into two major sections. The first focuses on water management, covering how blockchain can enhance monitoring, prevent water theft, support real-time quality assessments, and enable equitable distribution through smart contracts. It examines case studies where decentralized ledger technology has improved water conservation, optimized irrigation systems in agriculture, and facilitated peer-to-peer water trading.

The second section delves into the new energy economy, highlighting blockchain's potential in supporting renewable energy integration, smart grids, decentralized energy markets, and carbon credit tracking. It discusses how blockchain can empower consumers to become "prosumers" - both producing and consuming energy - while maintaining secure and traceable transactions. Additionally, the book explores cross-cutting themes such as data privacy, regulatory challenges, scalability, and the socio-economic impact of blockchain adoption. Through real-world examples, technical insights, and forward-looking perspectives, this book provides a comprehensive guide for researchers, policy makers, engineers, and sustainability advocates seeking to understand and apply blockchain technology for a greener and more resource-efficient future.

The modern globalised world is composed of two universal structures, the capitalist world-market and the international states-system. The fundamental question for understanding this globalised condition is why these two structures, capital and the international, exist together, forming a single system that encompasses the entire world.

This book answers that question by drawing on dialectical theory to explore the relation between economic value and political sovereignty. Combining economics, politics, international relations and philosophy, it transcends disciplinary boundaries to offer the first theoretical account of the modern world-system as a whole.

A groundbreaking look at the chaos and carnage of the American Revolution at the local level

In many respects, the American Revolution was a civil war, pitting Americans loyal to the Crown against other Americans loyal to the vision of a new nation they sought to create. Neighbor fought against neighbor, brother against brother, father against son. One of the epicenters of this desperate struggle was New York's Hudson Valley.

In Suffering for the Crown, Kieran O'Keefe offers an in-depth, long-term look at what many scholars consider the most fiercely contested region of the entire conflict, analyzing the effects of violence on Loyalist communities-which included white, Black, and Native peoples-in stunning detail. O'Keefe reveals the brutal reality of the war and examines its enduring psychological and social legacies, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the Revolution's human cost. Caught up in this crucible, he shows, suffering became central to how Loyalists came to define themselves and their ordeal, as the dark side of the nation's birth fundamentally and permanently reshaped American civil society.

Adam Smith's contribution to economics is well recognised, yet scholars have recently been exploring anew the multidisciplinary nature of his works.

The Adam Smith Review is a rigorously refereed annual review that provides a unique forum for interdisciplinary debate on all aspects of Adam Smith's works, his place in history, and the significance of his writings to the modern world.

It is aimed at facilitating debate among scholars working across the humanities and social sciences, thus emulating the reach of the Enlightenment world that Smith helped to shape.

Roman Corinth provides an exceptionally rich setting for understanding early Christianity in an urban context. This handbook reconstructs the city of Corinth and the surrounding area from its Roman refoundation in 44 BCE to the fourth century CE as a dynamic environment shaped by diverse religious practices, social structures, material culture, and transregional exchange.
Drawing on approaches such as identity formation, conflict theory, network analysis, and the study of religion in urban contexts, the volume develops an integrative framework that methodologically brings together New Testament exegesis, ancient history, archaeology, documentary evidence, and the history of religion within a systematic and accessible structure.
First, it maps the literary, material, spatial, and historical contours of Roman Corinth. Then, it examines the local history of Christianity in relation to domestic and public spaces, education, spectacles, burials, trade, ethnicity, social stratification, and religious pluralism. Consequently, Corinthian Christ groups emerge not as isolated enclaves, but as deeply entangled participants in the life of the city.
Corinth proves to be a highly revealing urban laboratory for studying early Christianity, where theological reflection, religious experience, social practice, and interaction with Jewish, pagan, and imperial contexts develop in constant exchange. By combining reliable orientation with new research, including previously unpublished archaeological and historical material, the handbook offers a comprehensive introduction and makes a significant contribution to scholarship.

The preeminent historians of the founding era speak their mind on the anniversary of the United States' birth

In these powerful and personal essays, some of the most celebrated historians of the American Revolutionary era reflect on the meaning of 1776 to the nation in 2026, offering fresh insights and food for thought on every page. They tackle the most pressing topics that Americans debated in 1776 and continue to debate today: the meaning of democracy; the nature of information wars; immigration and the rights and obligations of citizenship; race and slavery; public health; the various and conflicting legacies of the founders; and the shifting nature of commemoration itself. Like the Revolutionary generation they know so well, on some issues these scholarly authorities find themselves largely in accord; on others they vehemently disagree. This is historical debate at its most urgent.

Contributors: Allison Bigelow * T. H. Breen * Katherine Carte * Lindsay M. Chervinsky * Marlene L. Daut * Andrew M. Davenport * Christa Dierksheide * Lauren Duval * Joanne B. Freeman * Annette Gordon-Reed * Eliga H. Gould * Patrick Griffin * Nicholas Guyatt * Ricardo A. Herrera * Woody Holton * Brendan McConville * Michael A. McDonnell * Peter S. Onuf * Robert G. Parkinson * Teresa R. Pollak * John A. Ragosta * Bertrand Van Ruymbeke * Rosemarie Zagarri

In the mid-twentieth century, researchers at an experiment station in Sonora's Yaqui Valley designed high-yielding wheat seeds with the promise that increasing crop productivity would end world hunger. The seeds made their way across the world, where accompanying inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides, and irrigation systems transformed global farming in what came to be known as the Green Revolution. Gabriela Soto Laveaga challenges this history-often told from the point of view of philanthropic organizations, development proselytizers, or heroic American scientists-by placing native lands, Sonoran farmers, Mexican innovation, and Mexico-India connections at the center. Presenting groundbreaking archival research, The World in a Wheat Field sheds new light on how global initiatives changed a local place and points to why so many development projects failed to eradicate hunger worldwide.

How a little-known executive revolutionized the delivery business

James E. Casey was a most improbable revolutionary. Shy and soft-spoken, in his day he was all but unknown to the public at large. Drawing little attention to himself, he laid the foundation of an industry that is fundamental to the modern world economy-the industry that manages businesses' long-distance supply chains and allows consumers to obtain almost anything from anywhere with just a credit card and a couple of days' patience.

In The UPS Man, Marc Levinson provides the first-ever biography of the self-taught executive who started a bicycle messenger service in 1907 and built it into a giant of modern logistics. Casey was associated with United Parcel Service for seventy-six years, introducing innovation after innovation into the stodgiest of industries as UPS conquered the retail delivery market, then reshaped itself into the first company able to collect packages from hundreds of thousands of senders and deliver them when promised to recipients far away, and then changed itself yet again to move parcels around the globe. That more than three hundred thousand packages are delivered somewhere in the world every minute of every day is a monument to Casey's accomplishments.

While Casey was an inspiring leader, he was also a ferocious competitor and a demanding boss. Under his leadership, UPS frequently acted in ways that it prefers not to include in its corporate mythology. Some of these actions were dubious. Others were flat-out illegal. Certainly some of these actions might not make current employees proud, yet were indispensable to UPS's emergence as a powerful force in freight transportation. Drawing on previously neglected sources, The UPS Man offers a nuanced portrait of an entrepreneur and executive whose obsession with small parcels still affects our lives today.