Publishers: MIT Press

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a thoughtful mix of intellectually driven works spanning social sciences, environmental studies, and technology. Readers can expect explorations of complex political and ethical questions alongside detailed examinations of scientific and artistic subjects. The range is broad, inviting navigation by thematic interest or disciplinary focus.

What you’ll often find

  • In-depth analyses of political ideologies, democracy, and public policy challenges
  • Studies of environmental science, climate change, and urban development with social implications
  • Works addressing data science, technology, and cognitive psychology from practical and theoretical angles
  • Biographical and critical perspectives on artists and cultural figures
  • Discussions of ethics and moral philosophy connected to contemporary issues
  • Explorations of popular culture and gaming through a social science lens
  • Scientific research on biology, biomedical engineering, and innovative fabrication methods

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting topics that align with your curiosity, such as political science or environmental studies
  • Look for works that combine scientific inquiry with social or ethical questions for interdisciplinary insights
  • Try browsing by subject clusters like urban development or cognitive psychology to find focused discussions
  • Explore nonfiction that includes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications
  • Use thematic distinctions to separate cultural criticism and biography from technical or scientific content
  • Consider reading across topics to see how technology and society intersect in different contexts
  • Narrow your search by the balance of empirical research versus philosophical or critical analysis

Good fit if you like

  • Engaging with complex social and political questions through detailed argumentation
  • Reading thoughtfully structured nonfiction that connects science, ethics, and policy
  • Exploring how cultural and artistic subjects intersect with historical and biographical study
  • Appreciating clear explanations of technical topics without sacrificing depth
  • Following interdisciplinary approaches that blend humanities and sciences
  • Encountering measured, research-based perspectives on contemporary global challenges

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Dada and Surrealist Film — Rudolf E. Kuenzli

    Dada and Surrealist Film — Rudolf E. Kuenzli

  • Darwin’s Dreampond Drama in Lake Victoria — Tijs Goldschmidt

    Darwin’s Dreampond Drama in Lake Victoria — Tijs Goldschmidt

  • Building a New Leadership Ladder Transforming Male-Dominated Organizations to Support Women on the Rise — Carol J. Geffner

    Building a New Leadership Ladder Transforming Male-Dominated Organizations to Support Women on the Rise — Carol J. Geffner

  • Robot Sex Social and Ethical Implications — John Danaher

    Robot Sex Social and Ethical Implications — John Danaher

  • Talking Visions Multicultural Feminism in a Transnational Age — Ella Shohat

    Talking Visions Multicultural Feminism in a Transnational Age — Ella Shohat

  • The Inner History of Devices — Sherry Turkle

    The Inner History of Devices — Sherry Turkle

  • Promises of the Political Insurgent Cities in a Post-Political Environment — Erik Swyngedouw

    Promises of the Political Insurgent Cities in a Post-Political Environment — Erik Swyngedouw

  • The Natural Science of the Human Species An Introduction to Comparative Behavioral Research — Konrad Lorenz

    The Natural Science of the Human Species An Introduction to Comparative Behavioral Research — Konrad Lorenz

  • Turks, Jews, and Other Germans in Contemporary Art — Peter Chametzky

    Turks, Jews, and Other Germans in Contemporary Art — Peter Chametzky

  • Color Ontology and Color Science — Jonathan Cohen

    Color Ontology and Color Science — Jonathan Cohen

  • Software Development Failures Anatomy of Abandoned Projects — Kweku Ewusi-Mensah

    Software Development Failures Anatomy of Abandoned Projects — Kweku Ewusi-Mensah

  • Dodie Bellamy Is on Our Mind — Jeanne Gerrity

    Dodie Bellamy Is on Our Mind — Jeanne Gerrity

  • Late-Talking Children, revised and expanded edition Understanding Delays, Avoiding Misdiagnoses, and Navigating the Educational System: A Guide for Parents, Clinicians, and Educators — Stephen M. Camarata

    Late-Talking Children, revised and expanded edition Understanding Delays, Avoiding Misdiagnoses, and Navigating the Educational System: A Guide for Parents, Clinicians, and Educators — Stephen M. Camarata

  • Defining Mental Disorder Jerome Wakefield and His Critics — Luc Faucher

    Defining Mental Disorder Jerome Wakefield and His Critics — Luc Faucher

  • Heidegger and the Thinking of Place Explorations in the Topology of Being — Jeff Malpas

    Heidegger and the Thinking of Place Explorations in the Topology of Being — Jeff Malpas

  • A Fragmented Continent Latin America and the Global Politics of Climate Change — Guy Edwards

    A Fragmented Continent Latin America and the Global Politics of Climate Change — Guy Edwards

  • Pure War, new edition — Paul Virilio

    Pure War, new edition — Paul Virilio

  • The Monumental Challenge of Preservation The Past in a Volatile World — Michele Valerie Cloonan

    The Monumental Challenge of Preservation The Past in a Volatile World — Michele Valerie Cloonan

  • Espionage A Concise History — Kristie Macrakis

    Espionage A Concise History — Kristie Macrakis