Faculty Books

From the history of race and caste in Latin America to the role of music in religion around the world, Columbian College faculty publish numerous thought-provoking and timely titles every year. Their work has topped bestseller lists, inspired debate and dialogue and received positive reviews from high-profile outlets like the Los Angeles Review of Books and The New York Times.
 


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The Emotions of Justice: Gender, Status, and Legal Performance in Choson Korea

Jisoo Kim, the Korea Foundation Associate Professor of History, International Affairs and East Asian Languages and Literatures, reveals a surprisingly complex picture of the...

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Branding the 'Beur' Author: Minority Writing and the Media in France

Mainstream media promotion of literature by descendants of North African immigrants to France.

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Elemental Ecocriticism: Thinking with Earth, Air, Water, and Fire

Jeffrey Jerome Cohen, professor of English, co-edited this essay collection which provides correctives to the idea of the material world as mere resource. The book shows how...

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Writing Neoliberal Values: Rhetorical Connectivities and Globalized Capitalism

Rachel Reidner, professor of writing and women's studies, examines human-interest stories that circulate narratives about how markets, in alliance with nation-states, promote...

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Life After Death: Resurrection, Judgment, and the Final Destiny of the Soul

With religious turmoil and tension dominating the global headlines, many people around the world hold confused or incorrect views about Islamic teachings and tradition. In Life After...

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Finale: A Novel of the Reagan Years

Thomas Mallon, professor of English, brings the tumultuous Reagan administration to life, turning iconic political figures like Mikhail Gorbachev and Margaret Thatcher into...

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Urban Neighborhoods in a New Era: Revitalization Politics in the Postindustrial City

Robert P. Stoker, professor of political science, co-edited this collection of studies by distinguished political scientists and urban planning scholars offering a rich analysis...

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The Dictator's Army: Battlefield Effectiveness in Authoritarian Regimes

Caitlin Talmadge, assistant professor of political science and international affairs, presents a compelling argument to understand why authoritarian militaries sometimes fight...

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Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation

Kathryn Newcomer, professor of public policy and public administration, authored this book which provides tools for managers and evaluators to address questions about the...

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Current and Emerging Trends in Cyber Operations

Frederic Lemieux, director of GW’s Police Science and Security & Safety Leadership Programs, edited this collection which explores current and emerging trends in policy,...