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Tambe, A. and M. Thayer, eds. Transnational Feminist Itineraries: Situating Theory and Activist Practice. Durham: Duke University Press, 2021. Transnational Feminist Itineraries is an edited volume of feminist-focused writings that [...]

Gibbings, Julie, and Heather Vrana, eds. Out of the Shadow: Revisiting the Revolution from Post-Peace Guatemala. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2020. Out of the Shadow presents new analysis and [...]

"Scales of Resistance: Indigenous Women's Transborder Activism" by Maylei Blackwell explores the role of Indigenous feminist transborder activism in Mexico and the diaspora, challenging traditional Western notions of scales as tools of colonial power. The book delves into the experiences of Indigenous women activists in Mexico and the United States, highlighting their ability to create new spaces and relationships through creativity and action. While the academic writing style may pose a barrier to some readers, the book offers valuable insights into grassroots organizing and the resilience of Indigenous women in the face of social, political, and cultural challenges. [Extracted from the article]

"Trouillot Remixed: The Michel-Rolph Trouillot Reader" edited by Yarimar Bonilla, Greg Becket, and Mayanthi L. Fernando is a compilation of writings by Michel-Rolph Trouillot, a Haitian anthropologist and academic. The book is intended for use as a reference in social science research, focusing on the history and anthropology of the Caribbean region. Trouillot's work challenges traditional academic perspectives and encourages readers to explore history from different dimensions, making it a valuable resource for scholars in Black Studies, anthropology, history, and education. [Extracted from the article]

Bernard Capp's book, "British Slaves and Barbary Corsairs 1580–1750," delves into the history of British captives enslaved by Barbary corsairs in the Maghreb kingdoms during the 16th to 18th centuries. The volume explores the lives of these captives, their attempts to escape or be rescued, and the political dynamics surrounding Mediterranean slavery. Capp's work sheds light on the complex relationships between European and African slavery, as well as the religious and commercial factors that shaped the Barbary corsairs' activities. [Extracted from the article]

Ogden, Laura A. Loss and Wonder at the Worlds End. Durham and London: Duke University Press, 2021. Unknown regions fascinate and encourage daring, often dangerous expeditions, compelling the creation of [...]

The article discusses two volumes of a work titled "Obeah, Orisa & Religious Identity in Trinidad." Volume 1 explores the concept of Obeah, a system of African-based beliefs among Black peoples in the Caribbean, while Volume 2 focuses on Orisa, Yoruba deities embedded in Obeah. Both volumes examine the cultural and religious identity of African descendant Trinidadians, highlighting their empowerment and symbolic liberation. The work is valuable for academics and students in the fields of comparative religions, as well as those interested in the unique history of the Caribbean and the foundations of Santeria. The authors have extensive research experience in African religion, and the volumes provide a historical and social analysis of Obeah and Orisa in Trinidad. [Extracted from the article]

Hutchison, Elizabeth Quay, Thomas Miller Klubock, Nara B. Milanich, and Peter Winn, eds. The Chile Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2014. Lambert, Peter and Andrew Nickson, [...]

Crais, Clifton, and Thomas V. McClendon, eds. The South Africa Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2014. The South Africa Reader: History, Culture, Politics is a collection [...]