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.
 


Jack Goldstein: All Day Night Sky

Jack Goldstein: All Day Night Sky

Alexander Dumbadze (art history) examines the career, artistic formation, and enduring legacy of conceptual artist Jack Goldstein.

Book Cover for The Chosen and The Damned by David J. Silverman

The Chosen and the Damned: Native Americans and the Making of Race in the United States

David Silverman (history) writes a sweeping chronicle placing race at the center of Native American U.S. history.

Book Cover for Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson

Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen

Cheryl W. Thompson (journalism) explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen, Black pilots who fought for America in WWII.

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Sacred Sisterhoods: A Celebration of Black Women's Friendships on TV and in Film

Imani M. Cheers (digital journalism) offers an overdue analysis and elevation of Black women’s creative authority in popular culture.

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Framing Fatherhood: A Celebration of Black Fathers

Imani M. Cheers (digital journalism) brings together the vision of prominent Black photographers and essayists to share the beauty of Black fatherhood.

Jane Austen in 50 Words

Jane Austen in 50 Words

Maria Frawley (English) takes 50 words integral to the fabric of Jane Austen's fiction and explores them in short, accessible and lively entries.

Desarrollo Sostenible en América Latina

Desarrollo Sostenible en América Latina: Developing Sustainability Literacy in Spanish

María José de la Fuente (Spanish) offers a first-of-its-kind digital guide for students, covering issues such as climate change, inequality and migration.

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Rebranding North Korea: Changes in Consumer Culture and Visual Media

Immanuel Kim (Korean literature) explores how North Korea modernization affects its citizens and global relations as it seeks engagement with global modernity.

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Breaking the Engagement: How China Won & Lost America

David Shambaugh (political science) examines the US-China relationship, tracking both the development and fracturing of the U.S.' engagement strategy.

Book Cover for Modern and Contemporary Korean Art in Context (1950 - Now)

Modern and Contemporary Korean Art in Context (1950 - Now)

Jung-Sil Lee (art history) vividly illustrates an in-depth contemporary introduction to the world of Korean art from 1950 to the present day.