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The Church of Stop Shopping and Religious Activism: Combatting Consumerism and Climate Change Through Performance

A unique, scholarly take on fast capitalism. González challenges readers to take vigorous social actions against the religion of consumerism that’s embodied by companies such as Disney, Amazon, and Starbucks.

Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating

This critique of online dating platforms serves as a powerful wake-up call about how far society needs to go to disrupt racist narratives, stop microaggressions, and change how racist and sexist double standards are operationalized.
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When We Sold God’s Eye: Diamonds, Murder, and a Clash of Worlds in the Amazon

Cuadros offers a sympathetic, nuanced portrayal of the Cinta Larga people and their modern history; recommended for all libraries.
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Blood and Lightning: On Becoming a Tattooer

For readers wanting to know more about how tattoo professionals learn their trade, build their business, and develop as artists. With its discussion of the cultural aspects of tattooing, plus its images, Kiskaddon’s book will also appeal to readers interested in cultural studies.

The Transgender Encyclopedia

This is an excellent introductory resource that complements the 2024 Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ Studies, 2nd Edition, edited by Abbie E. Goldberg.

Southern by the Grace of God: Religion, Race, and Civil Rights in Hollywood’s American South

A well-written book that can fit in history, social sciences, and performing arts collections and will interest audiences of varied ages.
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Magically Black and Other Essays

Walker’s reflections are honest with trappings of anger, regret, and growth. Readers who enjoyed his previous titles will savor this one, as will new readers, who will want to read his previous works.
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Spy Plane: Inside Baltimore’s Surveillance Experiment

Recommended for libraries with an interest in policing, social policy, privacy issues and technology.
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Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class

These essays from National Book Award finalist Smarsh are recommended for all collections.
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