INFECTED EMPIRES

“This close study of Beat writers in the context of their experiences in Mexico is a revelation many times over. The author has plumbed the depths, discovering whole new dimensions in the US avant-garde, with an emphasis on women Beat writers long overdue. What we have here is a critical classic in the making, a must-read for anyone interested in the saga of the Beats.”

—Paul Buhle, co-editor, with Harvey Pekar, of The Beats: A Graphic History

“With The Beats in Mexico, David Stephen Calonne finally fills a critical gap in Beat Generation scholarship—tracing not only the influences of Mexico on the major Beat writers, but on their predecessors, followers, and contemporaries. We devoured this thoroughly-researched, beautifully written study. Highly recommended!”

—Arthur S. Nusbaum, Third Mind Books

CURRENT AFFAIRS • GLOBAL ISSUES • ACTIVISM

“In Building Something Better, Malin and Kallman provide a sophisticated and nuanced explanation of the persistent and inequitable nature of environmental crises, and they introduce us to a compelling array of social movements working to create more just, sustainable communities.”

—Jill Harrison, author of From the Inside Out: The Fight for Environmental Justice within Government Agencies

“This brave volume posits an environmental sociology that stands in for all of sociology to press for collective well-being. The authors support those who bridge the gap between scholarship and activism, and their wonderful case studies of community activism, many involving Indigenous people, merge the gritty world of organizing and with the thoughtful ideas of social science. It’s a delight to read and an important vehicle for change.”

—Phil Brown, Northeastern University

CURRENT AFFAIRS • GLOBAL ISSUES • ACTIVISM

“This timely book makes a unique contribution to studies of right wing authoritarianism by applying a feminist and gender analysis to populism. The authors of these essays clarify how populism works and why it succeeds, using language that is both accessible and engaging. This is essential reading for all concerned about democracy’s survival in these perilous times.”

—Urvashi Vaid, Co-Director of the 22nd Century Initiative, a project to defeat the right culturally and politically