Bøker av Nancy Fraser

New Orleans, Louisiana1899 Jocelyn (Jesse) Aucoin has spent her entire life in Louisiana with one small exception. Her grandparents insisted she be the first one to graduate university. So, as with everything Jesse's done in life, she went big and became a doctor. Now, she's back in Jefferson Parish, serving the very community she once left behind, and watching over her unique family. Edmund Winters is accustomed to Boston high society, not the bayou. Yet, as a representative for Fresh Catch Canneries, he travels to New Orleans to negotiate the construction of a state-of-the-art cannery, and to engage a half-dozen of the local fisherman as suppliers. What will happen when the staid Boston attorney meets the somewhat off-kilter Aucoin family? Let's just say... it's some crazy! N'awlins welcomes you... grab a beignet and cup of chicory coffee and stay for a while!

Grace Bishop wants nothing more than to leave Chicago behind her for a quieter, slower pace. The city is becoming overrun with faithless braggarts and corruption. A fact she found out all too well when her ex-fiancé was caught with his hand in the company till. When she's offered the job in the small town of Culver, Colorado, Grace sets out on her own, intent on embracing her new employment. Nathan (Nate) Grant is the bank manager in Culver. A widower with two children and a loving aunt who oversees the day-to-day operation of his home and family, he struggles with his hectic life. When the new schoolmarm approaches him about a problem she's having with his son's behavior, he can't deny being attracted to the feisty and intelligent woman. Will a little nudge from Nate's family be the catalyst to bring these two together for their second chance at love?

Halloween is fast approaching, and the small town of Brant Mills is in full-on Fall Festival mode, with everything from corn mazes to haunted houses, and tours of the supposedly haunted Brant Mills Public Library. Alina Miller dreads the coming spooky season. She's the town's librarian, and perfectly happy to sit among her books. However, the ghost tours are popular and an annual fundraiser. The library's board of directors wants to play up the legend of the heroic WWI soldier's ghost, and allow a high-profile paranormal investigator full access to the library. Alina can put up with facilitating the tours. But ghost hunters? She wants them nowhere near the library for one very special, very secret reason-even if her reluctance means risking her position. Benjamin Brant is the descendent of Brant Mills' founder. All he wants is to put his degrees in psychology and parapsychology to good use, investigating the ghost stories he grew up on. Ghosts are real. Ben knows it, he's seen them, and he can't help but wonder why the cute librarian is fighting so hard to keep him away. She's hiding something, but what could be worth possibly losing her job? Can he give up the one mystery he's always longed to solve for the sake of winning Alina's heart? And, if he does, will this be the end of his otherwise sterling reputation?

Another day, another invitation to serve as Maid of Honor at one of her sorority sisters' weddings. Who knew she had so many friends chomping at the bit to get married? Professor Jenna Richardson is half-tempted to apply for a teaching position all the way across the country in an effort to get out of the bridesmaid spin cycle. The only things holding her back are the fact she slid haphazardly across the big 3-0 on her last birthday, and certain tenure is only months away. Oh... and then there's him. Elliott Maxwell, this year's Writer-in-Residence. New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, major pain in the rump who has all the department's admins running around catering to his every whim. Still, Jenna finds herself more than a little intrigued. Elliott took this gig as Writer-in-Residence to-hopefully-jumpstart his creative mojo. The adage, 'you're only as good as your last' is weighing heavily on his mind, and interrupting his muse. That, and the saucy, sexy English Professor in the office next door. She gets his 'other' mojo going with little more than a casual toss of her long, blonde hair. Or, the way she does her best to hide her beautiful smile. Will their close proximity write them both a new chapter? Or, is their fledgling friendship destined for the bargain bin?

Lily O'Halloran is the eldest daughter of Boston elite, and so outspoken she has as yet to find a suitable husband. At twenty-six, she's considered a spinster. Unlike her more docile younger siblings, Lily longs for adventure. Excitement. With her parents breathing down her neck to accept a proposal from a man she abhors, Lily decides to take matters into her own hands. An advertisement for Miller Matrimonial Services outlining their search for mail-order brides for the upcoming land run sparks Lily's interest. Surely, considering marriage to a total stranger can't be any worse than the horrid man her mother has chosen for her. Using a portion of her trust fund, Lily books rail passage west to Wichita. Brendan (Bren) MacKinnon is eager to begin a new life away from the Kansas farm where he was raised by a beloved uncle. When his uncle passes, Bren sees this as his chance to do what he's always wanted to do... become a cattleman rather than a wheat farmer. He sells the farm and all that comes with it to fund his dream of setting out on the next Oklahoma Land Run to claim himself a proper homestead. However, he knows the best chance he has of making a go of it is to have someone by his side. A partner. Maybe even a wife. Will the cowboy and the socialite be a match made in Heaven, or the worst decision either has ever made?

Anya Gregg loves her new job as a paralegal at the Matthews and Gates law firm. She's made dozens of new friends since moving to the town of Dickens, including the over-extended family of her boss, Jaxon Matthews. The Barrett family has a way of drawing everyone into the loving fold. Christopher Gates is the new chief of police in Dickens. A former FBI agent, he retired after completing an extremely taxing undercover op and chose to return to the small town of Dickens to regain his perpective and his faith. Having both his sister and parents back in the town of his father's youth was a bonus he couldn't ignore. What he can't seem to ignore, is the town's penchant for holiday celebrations, and one infuriatingly beautiful friend of the family. When a series of minor break-ins plague the usually joyous season, Chris finds himself working alongside Anya, the feisty paralegal who fancies herself an amateur sleuth. They butt heads at every turn, yet neither can seem to get past the attraction they feel toward one another. Will she be more of a hinderance than a help in his investigations? And, can he ditch his 'grinchy' demeanor long enough to make a real connection.

Kristen Matthews is a single mother of a very precocious five-year old named, Daisy. When Kristen and Daisy relocate to Last Chance Beach to live with Kristen's eccentric aunt, Kristen has her reservations. The move brings them in close proximity to her ex-boyfriend's rich family. Given Daisy's father never wanted a permanent arrangement, neither he nor Kristen ever told his family about Daisy's birth. Ellis Tait has taken over the management of all of Tait Holding's businesses since his father's passing. His step-mother prefers her Summerville mansion. His playboy brother hasn't been seen or heard from in nearly five years, preferring to travel around Europe squandering his inheritance. After a number of intense business negotiations, Ellis travels to the family's vacation home on Last Chance Beach for a few weeks of relaxation-not that he ever truly relaxes. When Kristen and Ellis meet for the first time, Kristen's determined to keep the secret of Daisy's heritage to herself. However, the more she gets to know Ellis, the more she realizes he's nothing at all like his younger brother. A modern twist on the classic Sabrina. Can this single-mom avoid her ex's family and hide the fact that her daughter is an heiress to the family fortune? Or, will the island magic of Last Chance Beach unite an overworked mom and the workaholic family patriarch in time for a happily-ever-after?

At thirty-five, Mitchell Pierce has everything he's ever wanted. An award-winning architect with his own firm, he collects expensive cars, owns a luxury oceanfront home, and a vacation condo on San Padre Island. The only thing intruding on his idyllic life is the realization that the majority of his closest friends have married, and had children, which seriously impacts his Sunday football parties with the guys. Haley Charles is the newly hired project manager at Pierce and McKenna, Architects, one of the city's most prestigious firms. At twenty-eight, she's the youngest member of the management team, and determined to make a good impression on the bosses. When a rush request comes in from one of the firms most valued clients, Mitch has to cover for his honeymooning partner. With the majority of the staff already assigned to ongoing jobs, he finds himself working overtime with the new, and disturbingly attractive, project manager. Will the late nights and a few shared kisses have him rethinking his bachelor status? Or, is he truly going to be 'the last man standing'?

Welcome to Brant Mills... within the heart of the state of Michigan. Surrounded by lakes and resorts, universities and hospitals, this cozy little town is home to the Miller family. Mom, Dad, Grandma Willa, and seven siblings all resisting the lure of romance. That is until they meet their match. ***When Cate Miller treats a man diagnosed with possible food poisoning, she has no idea he's a business acquaintance of her younger sister, Alicia. She's got no time for the flirtatious man, no matter how hunky he might be. Jace Hamilton, third generation chocolatier, hates being sick and especially when he's the cause of his own distress. Obviously, something in the new recipe didn't agree with him. However, if getting the chance to talk to the beautiful ER nurse comes with the treatment, he'll feign stomach cramps for as long as it takes to get her number. When they meet again at a candymaker's convention, Cate has to admit to herself the charming and witty former patient has worked his way past her usual defenses. They're definitely opposites. She's the serious type, he's anything but. Can he woo her with a box of his family's best handmade chocolates? Or, will she shut him down before the ribbon's been untied?

Kirsten Collins has everything a woman could want... assuming a man isn't on her list. Her career as a cancer researcher has consumed her life ever since college, and the chances of things changing any time soon are slim... to slimmer. Rick Madison has spent his last ten years on a football field, first as a player and now as a recruiter for his alma mater. His life has been spent on the road, with no time for a serious relationship. Not that he deserved one, given how badly he bungled his romance with his college sweetheart. When mutual friends schedule their winter wedding at Holly Berry Inn, Kirsten and Rick meet again for the first time since graduation. Will the mistakes they both made in the past be enough to keep them apart? Or, will their second chance arrive along with the season's first snowfall?

Alicia Miller is right on track to achieve her dreams of owning her own confectionery while she's still in her twenties. The only problem is the unexpected code violations on the building she bought to house her store. With most of her savings gone, and a loan to repay, she needs repairs done fast and cheap, while still being able to get her necessary licenses. When Alicia Miller answers an ad in the nearby campus newspaper, she's hoping the repairman knows what he's doing. While his price is right, if he botches the upgrade, she'll be back to square one. With her opening scheduled two weeks before the Easter holiday, she realizes both she and her handsome handyman will need to work long hours to get the job done. Former Army Ranger, Dean Cole, is on his way to earning a degree in engineering. All he needs is to keep his head above water financially until he graduates. To do that, he's picking up odd jobs. If eight years in the military taught him anything, it was how to punt your way through adversity, no matter your limitation. In Dean's case it's partial hearing loss caused by head trauma during deployment. Will being surrounded by something as enticing as boxes of candy coax them into a few sweet kisses? And, once the job is done, will he want more than just a sample of what life could be like with his own candy girl?

At twenty-six years old, Abigail Willoughby is an accomplished artist, and the only child of a rich Texas cattleman. About to be married off in a business merger between her father and their closest neighbor, Abigail flees the only home she's ever known with little more than twenty dollars to her name, and her belief that the Almighty will watch over her wherever she goes. Randall (Rand) McIver, thirty-three, is a scarred veteran of the Colorado territorial wars. All he wants is to be left alone to rebuild the ranch inherited from his late uncle, a beloved Christian minister who spent more time tending his flock than his ranch. Abigail arrives in the small town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, with the intention of finding good, honest work to support herself. However, the only one hiring is the grumpy rancher who needs a housekeeper and cook for his rundown spread. Problem is, she's been raised in the lap of luxury and has no idea how to do either job. Will Abigail be able to convince Rand to give her a chance to learn, while she secretly attempts to restore the faith he knew as a child?

When Hannah Wilson is jilted by her fiancé for a younger woman from a wealthy family, she decides to follow her dream and travel west to Seattle, Washington to start a new life. After all, she's a trained nurse. Surely, she can find work and manage on her own. Boarding the train in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, Hannah sets out, filled with hope for the future. She trusts her faith in the Almighty will protect her on her travels, and help her make the right decisions once she reaches her destination. When a freak, early October snowstorm derails the train miles from the closest city, the residents of the small town of Santa Rosa, Montana, come to the rescue, including local cattleman, Storm Travers, owner of the Triple T Ranch. The moment he meets Hannah, Storm's impressed with the way she pitches in to minister to those who were injured in the crash. When he discovers she's hiding an injury of her own, he insists she ride with him to his ranch so his housekeeper can take care of her injury. When she balks, he assures her she'll be safe among his household and ranch staff. Will she be able to resist the handsome rancher who arrived atop a silver-gray steed named Lancelot? More importantly, will he become her very own knight in denim armor?

A scintillating conversation on capitalism and crisis from two of our most incisive political philosophers

Under what conditions can political philosophy and sociology open up new spaces of freedom? In a globalized world, how can we both ensure individual autonomy and guarantee greater levels of social justice? How can we effectively rearticulate a critique of domination and a philosophy of emancipation? Domination and Emancipation presents an exchange between the sociologist Luc Boltanski and the political philosopher Nancy Fraser, reorganized, revised, and introduced by Philippe Corcuff. The first part of the book is based on questions that were presented during a debate between the two at the 2012 festival ''Mode d''emploi'', an exchange that is certain to become a classic debate of critical theory. The debate is augmented by newly translated interviews that see Boltanski venturing into radical politics with Olivier Besancenot and Fraser discussing the future of feminism. The book concludes with a rethinking of individualism and alienation in order to provide the groundwork for a new social theory for the 21st Century.

Charts the history of women's liberation and calls for a revitalized feminism

Allison Stiles is the epitome of responsibility. Guardian to her two rambunctious younger brothers, she also runs a home daycare. While she doesn't have time for a vacation, she really needs a diversion. Enter Eric Thomas, her new neighbor. Tall, dark and handsome and just what she needs to get her mind off her responsibilities, even if only for a short time. Moving into the house he inherited from his uncle was not part of Eric Thomas' plan. Yet, starting a new business ties up a good portion of his capital, so he forgoes the fancy downtown apartment for the quaint Rogers Park neighborhood. Now if he could just get his mind off his sexy neighbor and back on the business at hand.

In this debate political philosophers Fraser and Honneth set out to advance the discussion in political philosophy regarding the increasingly polarized political positions of redistribution or recognition, or more simply, class politics versus identity politics.

Diagnoses the contemporary "post-socialist" condition and provides a new framework for theories of Utopia and justice.

“A wonderfully rich and insightful collection of well-integrated essays on important current thinkers and social movements.” -Martin JayUniversity of California, Berkeley Unruly Practices brings together a series of widely discussed essays in feminism and social theory.┬á Read together, they constitute a sustained critical encounter with leading European and American approaches to social theory.┬á In addition, Nancy Fraser develops a new and original socialist-feminist critical theory that overcomes many of the limitations of current alternatives.┬á First, in a series of critical essays, she deploys philosophical and literary techniques to sort the wheat from the chaff in the work of Michel Foucault, the French deconstructionists, Richard Rorty, and Jurgen Habermas.┬á Then, in a group of constructive essays, she incorporates their respective strengths in a new critical theory of late-capitalist political culture.Fraser breaks new ground methodologically by integrating the previously divergent insights of poststructuralism, critical social theory, feminist theory, and pragmatism.┬á Thematically, she deals with varied forms of dominance and subordination in modern, industrial, late-capitalist societies - especially gender dominance and subordination; state-bureaucratic forms of organization; the institutional politics of knowledge and expertise; and the structure and function of social-welfare programs.┬á In the last section of the book, these themes are integrated in an original theory of “the politics of need interpretation.”┬á This concept becomes the linchpin of he socialist-feminist critical theory proposed in the last chapter.