In recognition of the latest milestone for LGBTQ rights in the United States, UC Press celebrates the landmark Supreme Court ruling that protects gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination. UC Press is honored to publish titles that shed light on the unique experiences of LGBTQ indivi
In the midst of the medical, economic, and psychological fight against COVID-19, it is prudent to examine past outbreaks of disease in order to gain a greater understanding of what may lie ahead.The most immediate parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic include other outbreaks of novel coronaviruses,
As the billions of people around the global under shelter in place orders are discovering, public health has significant power to restrict our liberty in times of crisis. But what are the origins of that power? And how has it been used and abused historically? This chapter from my book Punishing Dis
At this year’s American Sociological Association conference, we celebrate the work of our award-winning authors. Congratulations to our wonderful scholars, teachers, and activists. #ASA19 #ScholarActivistAbigail Leslie Andrews, Undocumented Politics: Place, Gender, and the Pathways of Me