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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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,...

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Fundraising: Principles and Practice

The text from Professor Michael Worth covers a range of topics from corporate giving, donor motivations, fundraising techniques, and more.

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Sketching for Architecture + Interior Design

Stephanie Travis, director of the Interior Architecture and Design Program, authored and illustrated this practical guide for students in the increasingly computer-based fields of interior design...

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The Biopolitics of Disability

David Mitchell, professor of English, co-authored this book which explores how disability subjectivities create new forms of embodied knowledge and collective consciousness. The Biopolitics of...

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Stone: An Ecology of the Inhuman

Jeffrey Cohen, professor of English and human services argues that stone’s endurance is also an invitation to apprehend the world in other than human terms. Stone maps the...