Primates in History, Myth, Art, and Science
Anthropology Professor Bernard Wood explores the role of non-human primates in human societies, particularly in regions where modern humans and primates co-exist.
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.
The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights
Political Science Professor Josh Douglas takes us behind key voting rights cases—some unknown, some familiar—that changed elections and shaped the nation.
1177 B.C.: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed
Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology Professor Eric Cline's bestselling book is adapted into a beautiful, full-color graphic version.
After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations
Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology Professor Eric Cline tells the story of what happened after the Bronze Age collapsed.
Public Scholarship in Communication Studies
Media and Public Affair Professor Silvio Waisbord curates essays from a wide range of specialties within the study of communication.
Lectures in Knot Theory: An Exploration of Contemporary Topics
Jozef H. Przytycki (Mathematics), along with his former PhD students, published the book Lectures in Knot Theory; An Exploration of Contemporary Topics (Springer, 2024).
History Professor Tyler Anbinder presents the Famine generation’s individual and collective tales of struggle, perseverance, and triumph.
Corporate Security Surveillance
Political Science Professor Richard Chasdi broadens the understanding of threats posed to private sector thereby helping business executives in charge of security affairs.
English Professor Annie Liontas uncovers the surprising legacy of brain injury, examining its role in culture, the criminal justice system, and through historical figures.
History Professor Dane Kennedy portrays Britain's early, forgotten African explorations marred by ignorance and the brutality of slave trade.