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1. Mandelbaum The world 1000 - 1250
Global history is not a phenomenon that begins only in the late 15th century. This volume describes the gradual process of the emergence of a comprehensive global history. Although one cannot yet speak of a worldwide exchange during the period from 1000 to 1250, especially since the American continent was still interacting completely independently, there were well-organized trade and exchange relationships that spanned countries and even continents. Important carriers of mediation between different countries and regions were not only economic and political interests, which manifested in trade contacts, diplomatic relations, and embassies or in wars, but also religions, particularly Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. An extensive network of transport routes on land and water was a prerequisite for this. While the intensification of diverse interaction and exchange processes since the turn of the millennium did not create a "single" world, it did bring about significant "global" changes in economy, society, politics, and culture, such that the phase after 1250 can be reasonably understood as a "premodern world system.".
2. Mandelbaum Place of Hope Seegasse 16
In the summer of 1936, Swedish pastor Göte Hedenquist arrives in Vienna to begin his service at the Swedish Israel Mission on Seegasse 16. At that time, this institution is the only one in Austria's history dedicated to what is known as Jewish mission work and also serves as an early dialogue center between the two world religions. Barely two years later, Hedenquist, as the head of the Israel Mission, along with his colleagues from Sweden and Austria, becomes embroiled in a struggle for the lives of thousands of evangelical Christians of Jewish descent. However, in his memoirs of those years, Hedenquist not only describes the confrontations with the brutal authorities and the dramatic circumstances of the rescue operations, but he also engages in a critical reflection on the relationship between Christians and Jews.
3. Mandelbaum Börries Nehe
In parts of Latin America, violence has developed a seemingly unstoppable dynamic of its own. The boundaries between the legal and the illegal, between the state and organized crime, between lawful and lawless life are blurring. Unlike the political violence of the last century, this new violence has no clearly identifiable centers of control and often lacks a discernible target. It is more explicit yet more opaque, both local and global: seemingly anyone can be an actor or a victim, supposedly anywhere.
How can we think about the relationships between the levels and places of our violent present – from the body to the global, from Europe to Latin America? Where and by whom is power organized and exercised today? What purpose does violence serve, and how can we decipher its global entanglement? How can we talk about it, represent it, and take action against it?
With contributions from Carlos Beristain, Verónica Gago, Anne Huffschmid, Mario Rufer, and Rita Segato, among others.
4. Mandelbaum Sexualisierte Gewalt
The non-fiction book "Sexualized Violence: Female Experiences in Nazi Concentration Camps" offers an in-depth analysis of the experiences of women who suffered in concentration camps during the National Socialist era. The authors Katrin Auer, Brigitte Halbmayr, and Helga Amesberger shed light on the complex issues surrounding sexualized violence and its impact on the affected women. Complemented by an introductory essay from the renowned author Elfriede Jelinek, the book provides a literary perspective on the topics discussed. The sixth edition, set to be published in 2026, spans 420 pages and is written in German. This work is not only an important contribution to historiography but also a necessary engagement with the experiences of women in extreme situations. It is aimed at readers interested in history, gender studies, and the examination of violence in the past.
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EUR28,–
Sexualisierte Gewalt
German, Brigitte Halbmayr, Helga Amesberger, Katrin Auer, 2026
5. Mandelbaum Das Denken der Maschine
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, machines have been on the rise – along with the promise of a final exit from the production process. In capitalism, this equates to a systematic deformation of hand and mind. The ever-growing wealth of an intelligible object world could free both from the compulsion of toil – such is the utopian dimension of Karl Marx's famous machine fragment. The grim reality of an information-based online capitalism seems to far exceed the optimistic prognosis: In parallel with the global trend towards the expansion of industrial labor, the remnants of a Keynesian full employment ideology lead to the gradual increase of bullshit jobs – and the state mediation into these. The productive capacities of machinery are equally lost from view as are the attempts to appropriate them: servers, signal processors, and undersea cables could long cover the vacated miles of errand boys and servants – provided we relate to them and take responsibility for them. Lewis Mumford and Gilbert Simondon began such attempts early on. Barbara Eder continues them.
6. Mandelbaum The wage patriarchy
A time of crises and the global expansion of capitalist relations calls for a rethinking of Marx's work from a feminist perspective. Silvia Federici, the most significant Marxist feminist of our time, explores why Marx and the Marxist tradition were so relentless in their critique of the exploitation of human labor under capitalism, while being blind to the work and struggles of women in reproduction. And why was Marx unable to comprehend the profound changes that proletarian families underwent, which created a new capitalist patriarchal regime? In her essays, published here for the first time in German, she provides an extensive redefinition of labor, class, and gender relations. Focusing on the importance of reproductive labor not only serves to critique the Marxist tradition but also expresses her tumultuous desire for a new, different communism.
7. Mandelbaum For example: BASF
The previous examination of the Marikana massacre, in which 34 miners were shot by the South African police, highlighted the miserable working and living conditions as well as the massive violence at the beginning of the raw material supply chain. The responsibility of European corporations remained underexposed - including the role of BASF, the main customer of this South African platinum mine. The world's largest chemical company, which has been involved with this mine since the apartheid era, considers social responsibility an integral part of its brand and is seen as a pioneer of voluntary supply chain responsibility. But what does the self-attribution of responsibility mean in this context? And who benefits from it? The anthology sheds light on a prime example of neocolonial normality, where exploitation and the externalization of violence and costs are part of an imperial way of life.
8. Mandelbaum Zwischen Psychoanalyse und Sozialismus
The non-fiction book "Between Psychoanalysis and Socialism" by Eveline List sheds light on the life and work of the female physician Margarethe Hilferding-Hönigsberg. This work examines the connection between psychoanalytic theories and socialist ideas, focusing on the role of women in these movements. The author analyzes the social and cultural contexts in which Hilferding-Hönigsberg operated, providing a deep insight into the challenges and achievements of women in medicine and literature. With 352 pages, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the themes of language and literature in the context of psychoanalysis and socialism. It is aimed at readers interested in feminist perspectives and the history of the women's movement and is written in German. The first edition of the book will be published in 2026 and originates from Austria.
9. Mandelbaum Stimmen des Antikolonialismus
"Voices of Anticolonialism" is a comprehensive non-fiction book that examines the global historical development of anticolonialism from 1615 to 1915. Written by David Mayer and edited by Johannes Knierzinger and David Mayer, the work offers a detailed analysis of the voices and movements that have risen against colonial oppression and injustice. With 492 pages, the book is a well-researched collection of historical documents, reports, and analyses that illuminate the diverse perspectives and experiences of anticolonial struggles. The publication is written in German and is aimed at a broad audience interested in history, politics, and social movements. The first edition of the book will be released in March 2025 and serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone looking to engage with the topics of colonialism and resistance. Through the careful compilation and analysis of the content, it provides a deep understanding of the complex interconnections and the impacts of anticolonialism on today's society.
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EUR30,–
Stimmen des Antikolonialismus
German, Clemens Pfeffer, David Mayer, Johannes Knierzinger, Lucile Dreidemy, 2025
10. Mandelbaum "I fear no one"
The general, equal right to vote for all citizens without distinction of gender was one of the most important achievements of the revolution at the end of World War I. On March 4, 1919, the first female representatives were finally sworn into the Austrian Parliament. Among them was Adelheid Popp (1869-1939), who could look back on three decades of fighting for women's suffrage. As a young factory worker, Popp joined the Social Democracy and played a crucial role in building a strong proletarian women's movement. For the advocate of women's rights, universal women's suffrage was not an end in itself, but merely a means in the pursuit of comprehensive protection for female workers, shorter working hours, and ultimately a world free from exploitation. This biography traces her life and work up to her entry into Parliament and offers a completely new perspective on the theory and practice of the early women's labor movement.
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