First published in 1986, Where it hurts provides a straightforward and accessible introduction to sociology for beginning students. It demonstrates how sociology works in a specific application- the social history…

Primary Science for the Caribbean is designed specifically for the Caribbean science curriculum. Illustrated with lively designs, this series makes science fun. The series places science in a real world…

The history of early country music, in vivid portraits and an unfolding narrative. Recording pioneers like Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family are studied alongside lesser-known but fascinating artists and…

Based on fact, the story tells of a strike by the girls in a match factory in 1888, when unions were still groping for recognition and mass withdrawal of labour…

Country Music Records is an indispensable resource for anyone seriously interested in early country music recordings.

This book argues that international regulatory institutions become stronger when oligopolistic institutional arrangements decay and competitive pressures intensify.

Covers healthcare security topics and issues, particularly in licensing, regulatory requirements, litigation, and accreditation standards in the US. This book offers a range of corresponding examples from the privately funded…

In 2015 University Press of Mississippi published Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and Songs from the 1930s by Harry Bolick and Stephen Austin to acclaim and commercial success. Roughly half of Mississippi’s…