Images and newer technologies that allow us to create and display images have shaped the modern world. Taylor, Rubenstein and Carlson, all philosophers of religion, explore the culture of the image, addressing Heidegger’s claim that the most important event of modern society is “the conquest of the world as a… Continue reading »
A longtime tennis correspondent for The New York Times, Clarey taps 20 years of close access to tennis great Roger Federer for an intimate look at his life, reporting from four Grand Slam tournaments and several countries. From uncertain teen to world champion, Federer has had a long career in tennis… Continue reading »
In this memoir, Lowman recounts her 40-year career studying trees. Dubbed “the Real-Life Lorax” by National Geographic, she constructed her own climbing kit in grad school to closely study the trees in the rain forests of Australia. Since then, she has been responsible for creating several treetop walkways around the… Continue reading »
A sequel to Williamstown and Williams College: Explorations in Local History (2018), this book is divided into three parts: the town, the town and college, and the college. Griffin relates the stories of the people, circumstances and events that define Williamstown and Williams College, including histories of the Hopper, Eph… Continue reading »
To help those who feel fatigued, anxious and lonely, Allyn suggests deepening the connection to the body through breathing exercises, mindfulness, yoga and more—a method of awakening the body that she calls “bodyfulness,” similar to mindfulness. Based on her experience as a holistic psychologist, relationship and sex therapist and yoga… Continue reading »
Civil liberties lawyer Morris Ernst, Class of 1909, waged many battles in the courtroom, fighting against censorship, arguing for reproductive rights, advocating for unions and seeking protections for sexual expression and public speech. Active in the 1930s and ’40s, he greatly influenced liberal causes and may be best remembered for… Continue reading »
Rogers presents solutions for white Americans who want to actively help the Black community. Closing the $153,000 wage gap between white and Black citizens, he says, will improve race relations; and to do this, he offers practical tips such as supporting Black-owned businesses and banks and advocating for government reparations… Continue reading »
Author Matthew Swanson and illustrator Robbi Behr team up again in this picture book for ages 4 to 7, a fictional story based on their real-life experiences. A young girl takes a long trip with her family to the Alaskan tundra, where her family spends summers running a commercial salmon… Continue reading »
In a New England shipyard town in 1968, a 10-year-0ld child goes to school and is inspired by Miss D, a fourth-grade teacher who aims to educate the whole child, not just adhere to the standard curriculum. The beginning learner understands that art and music are for everyone and learns… Continue reading »
Part of Routledge’s History of Psychoanalysis series, The Dreams of Mabel Dodge offers an intimate look at one woman’s thoughts and dreams—142 of them—in the earliest days of the practice of psychoanalysis. Dodge, a 37-year-old salon host who had attempted suicide five times, sought the help of Smith Ely Jelliffe—an… Continue reading »
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