June 29, 2020

Q&A: Idan Landau and Noam Chomsky on Mind and Matter

“Chomsky’s writings invariably reflect the force of intellect and cogency of thought that befits one of the greatest thinkers of our times—this work is no exception.” ~Robert May, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy & Linguistics, University of California, Davis Noam Chomsky,...

June 29, 2020

Book Giveaway! Conspiring with the Enemy: The Ethic of Cooperation in Warfare, by Yvonne Chiu

“Yvonne Chiu has written an original and important book. Conspiring with the Enemy‘s argument is strong throughout; the writing is clear and often elegant, and the historical references, illustrations, and examples make the book engaging as well as educational. Who ever...

June 25, 2020

The Other Pandemics: Air Pollution and Climate Change

By John Whysner

“The field of toxicology has become increasingly sophisticated as our knowledge of biology continues to evolve. As a scientist, it is enjoyable to read how John Whysner presents the information, and I have no doubt that the general public and...

June 24, 2020

The Removal of Confederate Monuments in Public Locations

By Fred Evans

“This book is a critically needed study in political aesthetics addressing complex connections between democracy, citizenship, and public art. Its systematic analysis and criticism of selected artistic projects, and ideas from such thinkers on democracy as Badiou, Derrida, Deutsche, Fraser,...

June 24, 2020

New from Our Distributed Presses! Realms of Royalty

Our weekly list of new books is now available! transcript publishing Realms of Royalty New Directions in Researching Contemporary European Monarchies Edited by Christina Jordan and Imke Polland Monarchies are constantly adapting to the challenges of contemporary society—consequently, research on...

June 23, 2020

New Book Tuesday! The Fury Archives, Critique and Praxis, Other Moons and More!

Our weekly list of new books is now available! New from the Modernist Latitudes series. The Fury Archives Female Citizenship, Human Rights, and the International Avant-Gardes Jill Richards In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, radical women’s movements and...

June 22, 2020

Recommended Reading: UC Press Books on Black Lives, Race, and Police Reform in the U.S.A.

A University of California Press Takeover

In the wake of current events, we encourage our community to read beyond the important scholarship we publish and consider the urgent and timely books published by our friends and colleagues. Today’s spotlight is on the University of California Press, who...

June 21, 2020

Q&A: Thomas Borstelmann on the American Struggle to Understanding Foreigners

“This is one of those books that sticks with you. Borstelmann asks a big question—about U.S. attitudes toward foreigners—and has an important argument to make. What is more, Just Like Us sparkles with telling details and unexpected connections. It is, plainly put,...

June 21, 2020

Our Parents’ Things—A Father’s Day Reflection

By David Ekerdt

“Downsizing is a must-read; chock-full of wisdom gleaned from interviews with hundreds of older adults who have gifted, donated, or sold their “stuff” before relocating to a smaller home. Ekerdt’s masterful writing poignantly reveals why parting with cherished possessions is...

June 20, 2020

Q&A: Victor McFarland on the History of the U.S.-Saudi Alliance

“The extraordinary relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has influenced both countries, often for the worse. There is no better guide to the origins of this complex alliance than Victor McFarland’s new book. Anyone with an interest in...