Showing results for "Skin" in Politics & Social Sciences

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A bold work from the author of The Black Swan that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time...

Brought to you by Penguin. Frantz Fanon's urgent, dynamic critique of the effects of racism on the psyche is a landmark study of the black experience in a white world. Drawing on his own life and his work as a psychoanalyst to explore how colonialism's subjects internalize its prejudices...

A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the worlds of academia, popular culture, and the arts, Russell seeks to uncover the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explores the evolution of fashion in video games from the origin of Mario to recent partnerships by luxury brands to create in-game skins. Did you know that Mario’s iconic overall look was born out of necessity due to the limitations of 8-bit animation? Or that Link, the hero of 1986’s...

In a world that feels more divided than ever, there has never been a greater need for a more nuanced conversation about bias. And while racism is widely recognized as a social ill, there is another, more invisible hierarchy informed by our most visible feature, skin tone--and it impacts all of...

Twenty year-old ‘Melodie’, a recent convert to Islam, meets the leader of an Islamist brigade on Facebook. In 48 hours he has ‘fallen in love’ with her, calls her day and night, urges her to marry him, join him in Syria to enjoy a life of paradise – and join his jihad. Discover how...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2020 TORONTO BOOK AWARD A bracing, provocative, and perspective-shifting book from one of Canada's most celebrated and uncompromising writers, Desmond Cole. The Skin We're In will spark a national conversation, influence policy, and inspire activists. In his...

Face is a book of fictional vignettes that examines the fear and vestigial evolutionary habits that have caused women and men to cultivate the imagined reality that older women’s faces are unattractive, undesirable, and something to be "fixed".

Frantz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks offers a radical analysis of the psychological effects of colonization on the colonized. Born in 1925 on the island of Martinique - at the time a French colony - Fanon witnessed firsthand the abuses of white colonizers and the system's effects on his country. His revulsion was only confirmed later in life when he worked as a psychiatrist in Algeria, another French colony. Fanon's work played a pivotal role in the civil rights movements of the 1960s and was later taken up by scholars of postcolonialist studies.

Beauty Without the Filter is a candid, human-centered podcast hosted by Rhianne Ali that strips away the glossy veneer of modern beauty standards to reveal the raw, authentic reality behind them. Listeners are invited into an intimate space where confidence is rebuilt not through perfection, but through vulnerability and honest conversation about the pressures of appearance. This show delivers an emotional experience of relief and empowerment, proving that true radiance comes from self-acceptance rather than external validation. It serves as a comforting companion for anyone navigating the ...

Hygiene prevents the spread of disease and saves countless lives. But in recent decades, rather than safeguarding us from illness, an obsession with ‘cleanliness’ seems to have been having the opposite effect. As we are now starting to realise, our overuse of soap, sanitisers and untested, misleading skin-care products is doing untold damage to our skin’s vital microbial layer, which influences everything from acne, eczema and dry skin to how we smell. 

Das neue Werk des Bestsellerautors von "Der Schwarze Schwan" Warum gibt es heute mehr Sklaven als zu Zeiten der alten Römer? Warum gehen Unternehmen unter? Warum lässt sich Demokratie nie auf andere Länder übertragen? Die Antwort ist immer die selbe: Kein "Skin in the Game". Zu viele der...

Transform your skin into a visual autobiography of healing and identity through the ancient ritual of body art. Whether you are seeking closure after profound grief, marking a major life transition, or longing for genuine belonging, this intimate cultural history reveals how ink connects us to...

Under The Skin of SwedenWelcome to discover hidden keys to Swedish culture that Swedes know but the rest of the world doesn't. Svea, famous on Instagram (@learnswedishculture), was featured in BBC Travel in September 2026 and teaches Swedish culture worldwide! Samir & Svea will help you understand Sweden better with your new keys to Swedish culture!Studio: FilmbruketHost: Samir Diaz & Yvonne "Svea" Gossner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Skin is a podcast about tattoos, and the people, life experiences, and philosophies behind them. What I've always wanted to know is why people choose to remember certain things forever. So that's what this is about, life stories, memories, philosophies that people put into their skin. The tattoo is just the doorway, it what's behind it that everyone wants to know!

Mother's Skin: A Psychological Portrait of Ed Gein goes beyond the sensational headlines to explore the twisted psyche of the man who became the inspiration for Hollywood's most terrifying villains. This gripping true crime analysis delves deep into the suffocating relationship with his domineering mother, Augusta, and examines the psychological breakdown that led him to robbery, murder, and desecration.

Where celebrity meets skincare.. Join Scott McGlynn Presenter, Actor, and host of the No.1 chart topping "The Scott McGlynn Show" for Series 6 of Celebrity Skin Talk. Each episode, Scott sits down with famous faces to uncover their skincare routines, career highlights, and the personal stories behind the spotlight.

Ek is in Amsterdam om ’n PhD aan die Vrije Universiteit te doen. Ek het’n beurs vir 22 maande, maar het reeds besluit dat ek vir ewig hier wil bly. Azille Coetzee het besluit om in Europa aan te bly. Maar iets voel nie reg nie…Daar is tog altyd die vraag: Watter herkoms hou die styfste vas, Afrika of Europa?

He aquí el fascinante testimonio de una mujer fuera de lo común: nicaragüense, revolucionaria, poeta, madre de cuatro hijos y esposa de tres maridos. Inquieta por naturaleza, Gioconda Belli revela en estas memorias su rechazo a los convencionalismos y su incansable lucha con la dictadura somocista.

The Beauty Edit is your intimate guide to redefining beauty standards through the lens of self-care, confidence, and holistic wellness. Hosted by Ashlee Nunez, this narrative podcast dives deep into the emotional and physical journeys of skincare and makeup, transforming routine rituals into powerful acts of self-love. Each episode offers a vivid exploration of how personal care routines can boost mental clarity and empower listeners to embrace their unique identities.Explore essential topics including effective skincare routines for every skin type, clean beauty product reviews, and makeup ...