Off the Shelf is a Columbia News series in which professors discuss their recently published books, as well as what they have read recently and recommend, and who they would invite to the perfect dinner party.
Frank Guridy’s book describes the history of how U.S. arenas have functioned as so much more than monuments to sports.
In this collection, “We’re Alone,” the Columbia professor traces a loose arc from childhood to the pandemic and recent events in Haiti.
In his new book, “In Search of an Open Mind,” Columbia’s president emeritus offers a collection of his speeches, articles, and opinion columns.
Antoine Compagnon explores this little-known aspect of the French author.
Nathan Gorelick traces literary criticism and psychoanalysis to their shared origins during the 17th and 18th centuries.
In her new book, pediatrician Rebekah Diamond shares her expertise.
In Polis, John Ma looks at this classical institution, and finds it’s still relevant today.
Eliza Barry Callahan’s novel tries to answer that question with humor and empathy.
In her book, Hannah Weaver examines the medieval practice of interpolation.
In her book, Erica Gaston outlines the perils and practices of these partnerships.
Walter Frisch's new book celebrates the writer of great American Songbook hits like "Get Happy" and "Stormy Weather."
Brenda Wineapple’s book delves into the question and provides many answers.