American Studies and Political Science Professor Elisabeth R. Anker reckons with the complex legacy of freedom offered by liberal American democracy.
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.
Evidence-Building and Evaluation in Government
Public Policy and Public Administration Professor Kathryn Newcomer provides a guide for government evaluators and managers navigating diverse evaluation methods.
In Catastrophic Success, Political Science's Alexander B. Downes compiles all instances of regime change around the world over the past two centuries.
Psychoanalysis Under Occupation: Practicing Resistance in Palestine
Co-author and Professor of Clinical Psychology Lara Sheehi platforms the lives and insights of psychoanalytically inflected Palestinian psychologists.
In this novel, English's Jung Yun gives an unflinching portrayal of a woman trying to come to terms with the ghosts of her past.
Reproduction Reconceived: Family Making and the Limits of Choice after Roe v. Wade
Professor Sara Matthiesen shows how the effects of incarceration, for-profit healthcare, disease, and poverty have been worsened by state neglect.
Divisions: A New History of Racism and Resistance in America's World War II Military
Guglielmo examines racism and resistance to racism in the military from enlisted personnel in the field to commanders in headquarters to civilian leaders in DC.
In this book, Religion's Robert Eisen explores the potential in Judaism to incite Jews to engage in violence against non-Jews.
The PhD Parenthood Trap: Caught Between Work and Family in Academia
Co-author and professor Kerry F. Crawford reveals the realities of raising kids and suggests reforms to help support parents through their careers.
25 Concepts in Modern Architecture: A Guide for Visual Thinkers
Designed to appeal to visual thinkers, Corcoran's Stephanie Travis and Catherine Anderson explore the fundamental ideas behind architectural design.