King's College London's Must-Read Books in Education, Communication, and Social Sciences
A curated list of essential books recommended by King's College London academics in the fields of education, communication, and social sciences.
Art Worlds
Discover how art is not just the work of lone geniuses but a collaborative effort involving artists, critics, and audiences in a vibrant art…
The Logic of Practice
Bourdieu challenges conventional views of anthropology, arguing that the relationship between observer and observed is key to understanding …
The Problem with Work
A Marxist feminist critique that challenges the structures and ethics of work, offering a vision for a life beyond its constraints.
The Invention of Jane Harrison
Discover the revolutionary life of Jane Ellen Harrison, the most famous female Classicist in history, whose work reshaped our understanding …
Reading, writing and speech problems in children
Unlock the secrets to understanding and addressing common childhood communication challenges with this comprehensive guide.
Epistemologies of the south: Justice against epistemicide
Explore the marginalized knowledge of the global South and the fight for cognitive justice in a world dominated by Western thought.
Philosophical Investigations
A groundbreaking philosophical work that redefined the field, now presented in a definitive edition with significant editorial revisions.
The Global Beauty Industry: Colorism, Racism, and the National Body
Explore the intersections of beauty, gender, race, and class across cultures and borders in this interdisciplinary examination of the global…
The Language Instinct
Explore the fascinating theory that language is as innate to humans as flying is to birds in this groundbreaking work by Steven Pinker.
Negotiating Identity in Modern Foreign Language Teaching
Explore the personal and professional journeys of modern foreign language teachers as they navigate identity and agency in UK higher educati…
This list features a diverse collection of must-read books recommended by lecturers, researchers, and academics from the School of Education, Communication & Society at King's College London. The books cover a wide range of topics, including innovative higher education programs, social justice, creativity, political economy, scientific understanding, children's rights, ableism in academia, and more. Each recommendation is accompanied by a personal insight from the recommender, providing context and highlighting the significance of the book in their field of study. This list is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring key works in education, communication, and social sciences, offering both foundational texts and contemporary perspectives.
Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/must-reads-in-education-communication-and-social-sciences