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Artists and the Rothko Chapel
50 Years of Inspiration
African Americans and Africa
A New History
An introduction to the complex relationship between African Americans and the African continent What is an “African American” and how does this identity relate to the African continent? Rising immigration...
Islamic Thought in Africa
The Collected Works of Afa Ajura (1910-2004) and the Impact of Ajuraism on Northern Ghana
Undoing Optimization
Civic Action in Smart Cities
City life has been reconfigured by our use—and our expectations—of communication, data, and sensing technologies. This book examines the civic use, regulation, and politics of these technologies, looking at how governments, planners,...
A Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic Coast
Including the Jersey Shore, Cape May, Delaware Bay, the Delmarva Peninsula, and the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beaches of the Mid-Atlantic Coast are among the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. This book is a richly illustrated field guide that surveys the geology, environmental...
Reimagining Time
A Light-Speed Tour of Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Most people assume that only a mathematical genius can understand Einstein’s theory of special relativity. In fact, it boils down to a single rule: the universe has a speed limit, the speed of light. This accessible,...
What Noise Against the Cane
Shifting between scenes from the Haitian revolution and the present, Desiree C. Bailey reflects on the legacies of colonization as one begins to understand herself and her origins. Her voice is lyrical and mesmerizing as she navigates...
What Noise Against the Cane
Shifting between scenes from the Haitian revolution and the present, Desiree C. Bailey reflects on the legacies of colonization as one begins to understand herself and her origins. Her voice is lyrical and mesmerizing as she navigates...
Why the New Deal Matters
The greatest peaceable expression of common purpose ever seen in the United States, the New Deal altered our relationship with politics, economics, and one another in ways that continue to resonate today. No matter where you look in...
Alice Neel
People Come First
Alice Neel’s (1900–1984) uncompromising artistic vision and deep engagement with humanity in both art and politics have earned her legions of admirers. This beautifully designed and illustrated book surveys the artist’s nearly 70-year...