This brief and affordable introductory book places ideology at the center of contemporary life, unmasking its role in shaping important social relationships. Offering both an historical overview of the concept as well as current questions about who pays, profits from, controls, or is victimized by current social arrangements, Ideology aims to move us beyond the "narcosis" of socialization and into the space of authentic citizenship. Beginning with Marx and C. Wright Mills, and moving through Mannheim and Althusser, Postmodernism, Freire, Chomsky, and bell hooks, the authors analyze ideology in classic political terms but also by looking at how race, gender, and class are incorporated into educational, media, and entertainment experiences. They close with a discussion of the public/private dichotomy and attempts to reclaim citizen space within modern democracies. In the process, Bailey and Gayle offer an understanding of the power of ideology in our lives as well as a set of principles for social action.

In the rural backwaters of Louisiana lies Delacroix Swamp, better known to locals as Voodoo Swamp. Tales abound of the people who live there, shrouded as they are in near-perpetual darkness from the moss covered trees. Are they simply misfits, or do they practice witchcraft? Are they living or dead... humans or zombies?

Step onto the bridge of the Soulship Compliment and go on a magically mysterious tour of the galaxy . from Aberdeen to Berengarious . fighting evil but inept Trollons . buying futon torpedoes at Walmart . enjoying drinks at Faux Ever Autumn and the other trendy nightspots on board . and being inspired by the most heroic acts of Captain GB's heroic life . a splendid time is practically guaranteed for almost everyone

What has happened at Mars Landing, Earth's first permanent base on the red planet, and what is happening now, in the year 2288? The unexplained disappearance of two colonists sixty years ago suddenly proves relevant today, as journalist Taylor Lawrence discovers in his assignment to reveal the colony's past secrets and present dangers. The puzzle is one he must unravel if he and astronaut Margie Winters are to survive, and ultimately escape, Mars Landing's deadly mystery.