The MIT Press

During the later part of the 19th century, American cyclists played the role of adventurers as they embarked on…

This takes readers on a fascinating journey through the cosmos, tracing the origins of everything from humans on Earth…

This philosophy text offers an overview of the mind-body problem, covering the solutions that have been proposed by…

From ancient times til today, humans have stood in awe of the orgasmic art of squirting, aka female ejaculation. Read…

Life on Earth is a product of imperfection, with anomalies and errors driving the evolution of the universe and life…

Banksy remains an enigma. This book delves into his mysteries, exploring his paintings, installations, writings, and…

Heterosexuality is celebrated but taken for granted as the cultural and sexual norm. However, this book reveals that…

This explores the global history of cannabis, examining its consumption, commerce, and control from the 19th century to…

The paradox, formulated by physicist Enrico Fermi, suggests that extraterrestrial activity should be evident, but it…

This celebrates the enduring legacy of the Game Boy Advance, tracing its impact on video game culture nearly two decades…

This book explores wildlife species defying extinction trends and offering crucial lessons on planetary coexistence.…

This book presents a devastating account of the federal government’s leading role in causing today’s climate crisis.…

This explores how nineteenth-century literature and science redefined monsters, showing their crucial role in…

The practice of inventing languages has a long and varied history, spanning from religious speaking in tongues to…

Water, the most abundant substance on Earth, traces its origins from the birth of stars to its vital role in the living…

This full colored illustrated guide delves into the diverse and often astonishing sexual behaviors of animals, revealing…

This book is a call to action for all to be environmentalists — but expands the lens and adds a twist to what we might…

Penguins are captured in their natural habitats through vibrant, full-color photographs that showcase their charming and…

In the 19th century, Americans adapted European traditions of royal illuminations for their own democratic and…

As the Cold War neared its end, Soviet scientists and pseudoscientists explored mind control techniques through…

A group of diverse teenage friends learns how computing can be both fun and empowering in this graphic novel. When a…

Author Jess Bier challenges the notion that digital maps are universal and value-free in this book. She examines how…

This book examines the struggle for environmental justice in Chicago, focusing on conflicts over solid waste and…

A behavioral scientist explores love, belongingness, and fulfillment, examining how modern technology affects our need…

Hunting, from Stone Age hunter-gatherers to modern sport hunters, has a long history that is presented in this book.…

In this book an architect argues that rail transit is crucial for a sustainable urban society. The US has twenty densely…

This book examines neighborhood transformation, gentrification, and displacement associated with development around…

This book teaches how to understand and improve a crisis-ridden media environment by adopting an ecological approach.…

This updated edition of a guide to climate change science and action presents the consensus that human activity has…

The Las Vegas Strip has undergone numerous transformations over the years, from Wild West-inspired designs to massive…