Doing research is an ever-changing challenge for social scientists. This challenge is harder than ever today as current societies are changing quickly and in ma

How did South Africans become black? How did the idea of blackness influence conceptions of disadvantaged groups in England such as women and the poor, and vice

An entertaining exploration of the truth behind European stereotypes.' - The Irish Times

The bandido, the harlot, the male buffoon, the female clown, the Latin lover, and the dark lady—these have been the defining, and demeaning, images of Latinos

This collection of essays represents research currently being undertaken on women's lives and their representations in various ancient societies. It provides a