Books by William Davies

Claypan

by William Davies

In the unforgiving Australian outback a young boy is kidnapped by a pastoralist who is tormented by the memory of his own dead son. Under the influence of the ancient landscape and the spirits of its first people their... See More

Unprecedented?: How COVID-19 Revealed the Politics of Our Economy (Goldsmiths Press / PERC Papers)

by William Davies

(4 reviews)

A critical and evidence-based account of the COVID-19 pandemic as a political-economic rupture, exposing underlying power struggles and social injustices. The dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic represented an exceptional... See More

Nervous States: How Feeling Took Over the World

by William Davies

(65 reviews)

A dazzlingly original analysis of how emotions shape the times we are living in by one of Britain's most exciting thinkers 'A masterpiece' New York Times 'Insightful and well-written' Yuval Noah Harari, author of... See More

The Limits of Neoliberalism: Authority, Sovereignty and the Logic of Competition (Theory, Culture & Society)

by William Davies

(26 reviews)

Brilliant... explains how the rhetoric of competition has invaded almost every domain of our existence." -- Evgeny Morozov, author of To Save Everything, Click Here" "In this fascinating book Davies inverts the... See More

The Happiness Industry: How the Government and Big Business Sold Us Well-Being

by William Davies

(142 reviews)

What was a Buddhist monk doing at the 2014 World Economic Forum in Davos lecturing the world's leaders on mindfulness? Why do many successful corporations have a 'chief happiness officer'? What can the chemical composition... See More

Samuel Beckett and the Second World War: Politics, Propaganda and a 'Universe Become Provisional' (Historicizing Modernism)

by William Davies

(1 review)

In the wake of the Second World War, Samuel Beckett wrote some of the most significant literary works of the 20th century. This is the first full-length historical study to examine the far-reaching impact of the war on... See More

Plays Written for a Private Theatre

by William Davies

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Plays Written for a Private Theatre

by William Davies

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Economic Science Fictions (Goldsmiths Press / PERC Papers)

by William Davies

(15 reviews)

An innovative new anthology exploring how science fiction can motivate new approaches to economics. From the libertarian economics of Ayn Rand to Aldous Huxley's consumerist dystopias, economics and science fiction have... See More

The Pilgrimage of the Tiber from Its Mouth to Its Source: With Some Account of Its Tributaries

by William Davies

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The Pilgrimage of the Tiber: From Its Mouth to Its Source: with Some Account of Its Tributaries

by William Davies

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The Greatest Invention: Tax and the Campaign for a Just Society

by Doreen Massey

(1 review)

From its earliest days the Tax Justice Network has been formulating an alternative to the governing consensus on tax. Along the way the writings of its members and allies have raised profound questions about the relationship... See More

The Limits of Neoliberalism: Authority, Sovereignty and the Logic of Competition (Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society)

by William Davies

(5 reviews)

"Brilliant... explains how the rhetoric of competition has invaded almost every domain of our existence." - Evgeny Morozov, author of To Save Everything, Click Here "A sparkling, original, and provocative analysis of... See More

This is Not Normal: The Collapse of Liberal Britain

by William Davies

(38 reviews)

Since 2016, the UK has been in a crisis of its own making: but this is not the fault of Brexit but of a larger problem of our politics. The status of political parties, the mainstream media, public experts and officials have... See More

Overcoming Anger and Irritability, 2nd Edition: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques (Overcoming Books)

by William Davies

(462 reviews)

Constant irritability or flashes of bad temper can cause difficulties in relationships with friends, family or colleagues and leave us feeling unhappy and exhausted. This fully updated and revised edition of William Davies'... See More

Molly

by William Davies

Molly, kidnapped by a human trafficking and drug cartel, eventually escapes and takes her revenge only to be recaptured and subjected to even worse torments. Thomas, a young Scottish photographer on a quest to reveal the... See More

Songs of a Wayfarer

by William Davies

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Dorothy Garrod and the Progress of the Palaeolithic: Studies in the Prehistoric Archaeology of the Near East and Europe

by William Davies

(2 reviews)

Dorothy Garrod opened many doors; not only was she the first female professor at Cambridge University, but she illuminated - and in some cases initiated - some of prehistoric archaeology's most central issues. The quiet yet... See More

Overcoming Anger and Irritability, 1st Edition: A Self-help Guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (Overcoming Books)

by William Davies

(463 reviews)

A Books on Prescription Title Take control of your anger and improve your quality of life Constant irritability or flashes of bad temper can cause difficulties in relationships with friends, family or colleagues and leave... See More

Molly

by William Davies

Molly, kidnapped by a human trafficking and drug cartel, eventually escapes and takes her revenge only to be recaptured and subjected to even worse torments. Thomas, a young Scottish photographer on a quest to reveal the... See More

Claypan

by William Davies

In the unforgiving Australian outback a young boy is kidnapped by a pastoralist who is tormented by the memory of his own dead son. Under the influence of the ancient landscape and the spirits of its first people their... See More

7 Essential Methods to help Manage Technology in Business: A quick-fire recipe of making business easier

by William Davies

Running a business isn't always easy. A balanced Technology Infrastructure can make a world of difference. Here are seven of the best methods to ensure your technology runs smoothly, leading you to better success. See More

Concentrated Self-Help for Depression

by William Davies

Why do I wake up early in the morning? How can I be depressed when I've got nothing to be depressed about? How can I be anything but depressed when everything I touch goes wrong? I can never be happy without Jo, and Jo... See More