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.
Professor Marianne Hirsch on the afterlife of student pictures, enduring memories and what she is reading now.
Historian Victoria Phillips examines the power of cultural diplomacy in her new book, Martha Graham's Cold War.
Her students constantly inspire her, as does living and working in New York.
Why do we tap our feet or dance in time to the beat?
Professor Anne Nelson reveals how the right-wing media have proliferated in the U.S.
20th-century author H.G. Wells, the subject of Humanities Dean Sarah Cole's latest book, would have much to say about the 21st century.
Professor Jeremy Dauber's new book, geared to young adults, blends fantasy and science fiction.
Children bring more magic to the page, she finds.
Who's on his dream team to tackle today’s most pressing issues? An alien.
The Columbia Oral History Series’ first publication traces the life and times of one of the 20th century’s greatest American artists.
Students are almost back on campus, but here are some book suggestions from professors to take you through the next few weeks.
Sarah Bernhardt, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn and Maria Callas would be there. It would not end well.