The Chemistry and Physics of Drugs Used in Anesthesia
Cynthia Dowd, associate professor of chemistry, co-wrote this in-depth exploration of physics to significantly expand and update "The Chemistry of Drugs for Nurse Anesthetists,"...
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.
Judaism in Transition: How Economic Choices Shape Religious Tradition
Carmel Chiswick, professor of economics, argues in this book that economics is a blind spot in our understanding of religion and recasts the history of American Jews as one of...
Ninigret, Sachem of the Niantics and Narragansetts
David J. Silverman, professor of history, has created a biography of Ninigret, a sachem of the Niantic and Narragansett Indians. Silverman and his co-author...
Jan van Eyck and Portugal's "Illustrious Generation"
Professor of Art History Barbara von Barghahn authored Jan van Eyck and Portugal's "Illustrious Generation": Volume I, exploring Jan van Eyck's patronage by the Crown of...
Diversity Amid Globalization: World Regions, Environment, Development
Marie Price, professor of geography and international affairs, contributes to this text which provides a journey through various regions of the world in order to compare and contrast global...
A History of the Chinese Language
"A History of the Chinese Language" by Hongyuan Dong provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its proto Sino-Tibetan roots...
Developing Chinese Fluency: An Introductory Course
"Developing Chinese Fluency: An Introductory Course" is a complete first-year program that makes learning Chinese easier through a proven pedagogy, and comprehensive cultural coverage. This...
Cities of North America: Contemporary Challenges in U.S. and Canadian Cities
Lisa Benton-Short, associate professor of geography, edits this book which explores the evolving issues that metropolitan areas throughout the United States and Canada are facing...
The Universe Evolution: Astrophysical and Nuclear Aspects
Physics Professor Igor Strakovsky delivers an account of current research on the astrophysical and nuclear physics involved in the evolution of the universe.
Africa's Information Revolution: Implications for Crime, Policing, and Citizen Security
Steven Livingston, professor of media and public affairs, presents a research paper on violent crimes and homicides in Africa. It states that crime in Africa poses significant challenges to...