Welcome to the Blog Page of Cheap University Textbooks. My Ebay shop contains a cheap and wide range of secondhand, used and as new academic books for sale at discount prices. The subjects of books range from Sociology, Research Methods, Media Studies, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Gender Studies, Political Science, Social Work, and History.

From this page, you will be able to find a summary of each category as well be able to navigate the different categories by subject and keywords. Most books are available on Buy it Now, although there are some weekly auctions worth checking out.

The Book Categories (click on link to access)

Criminology and crime. A selection of books exploring criminology, crime, and deviance. Key texts for this subject include Crime and Society by Hazel Croall, and the Problem of Crime by John Muncie. 

Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, and Subculture. A selection of books exploring popular culture and society. Subjects covered include Cultural Theory, Ideology, Pop Culture, and Subcultures. Key texts include Media and Culture Studies by Durham and Kellner, as well as the media, cultures, and identity (D318) books from the Open University. 

Film Studies. A selection of books for film studies students. A range of introductory guides are stocks, as well as more specific aspects of film theory and propaganda. Key texts include the Film Art books by Bordwell and Thompson, as well as texts exploring ideologies and narratives.  

Gender Studies. A selection of books exploring masculinity, feminism, and sexuality. Textbooks include guides to feminism and post-feminism, as well as works of authors such as Jeffrey Weeks and Michel Foucault. 

Media Studies Includes a wide range of media textbooks. Ranging from introductory guides, to more focused aspects of television, newspaper, the internet, or other new media cultures such as ‘The Network Society’.

Philosophy / Enlightenment Subjects range from the philosophy of social science to philosophy of the enlightenment era. Theorists covered include Descartes, Rousseau, Hegel, Neitzsche, Derrida, and Kuhn.

Political Science A range of political science books; includes British, American, and European politics. Subjects explored include power, policy, and propaganda.

Research Methods / Disseration These books are ideal when reading social research methods, or when doing your research project. Key authors include Alan Bryman and Judith Bell.

Sociology and Social Science Contains a wide selection of textbooks on social theory. Books range from introductory guides (Haralambos and Holborn), to more specific books on Classical Theorists (Marx, Durkheim, Weber), or modern ones, such as Foucault, Baudrillard, and Bourdieu.

Social Work / Social Policy Contains a selection of books on social work, social policies, and families. Subjects covered include fostering, counselling, as well as other related subjects.