Humanities Resources
Fall 2019
Philosophy & Religion
The Spirit of Zen
by Sam van Schaik
An introduction to Zen Buddhism, featuring a new English translation of one of the earliest Zen text.
Lives of the Eminent Philosophers
by Diogenes Laertius
A new translation of the classic Greek anthology with detailed notes and new essays.
A History of the Bible
by John Barton
Shows how the Bible is an important source of religious insight, yet argues for a focus on the broader meanings.
The Misinformation Age
by Cailin O’Connor & James Owen Weatherall
Discusses the social dynamics of "alternative facts" and why what you believe depends on who you know.
The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers
ed. by Stephen Leach & James Tartaglia
A collection of essays, each focused on a major philosophical figure.
This Life
by Martin Hägglund
Argues that we need to cultivate a secular faith devoted to our finite life together rather than a religious faith.
Language
Semicolon
by Cecelia Watson
Tells the story of the semicolon from its creation for clarity to the current confusion over its use.
Wordstruck!
by Susanna Janssen
A book of humorous and insightful essays on language and cultures.
Because Internet
by Gretchen McCulloch
Explains how the internet is changing the English language and why that's a good thing.
Communication
The Oxford Handbook of Taboo Words and Language
ed. by Keith Allan
Defines and describes tabooed words and language.
Repairing the Broken Surface of Talk
by Gail Jefferson
A collection of conversational analysis studies investigating problems in speech, hearing, and understanding.
Surrounded by Idiots
by Thomas Erikson
Practical information for interacting with people successfully based on four key behavior types.
Music
The Cambridge Encyclopediaof Brass Instruments
ed. by Trevor Herbert, et al.
A guide to the design, making, and performance of brass instruments.
How Music Works
by David Byrne
A look at the musical art form, from its inceptions to the influences that shape it.
Play It Loud
by Jayson Kerr Dobney, et al.
A celebration of the instruments that created the sounds of rock and roll from the 1940s to the present day.
Why You Like It
by Nolan Gasser
An examination of how your mind, body, and upbringing influence the music you love.
Experiencing Big Band Jazz
by Jeff Sultanof
A look at the Big Band Jazz genre and its major artists and composers.
For the Love of Music
by John Mauceri
Mauceri reaps the joys of classical music by examining its history and the music itself.
Arts & Film
Equal Under the Sky
by Linda M. Grasso
A historical study of Georgia O'Keeffe and US feminism from the 1910s to the 1970s.
Eastern Encounters
by Emily Hannam
Catalog of an exhibition showcasing the Royal Library's collection from the Indian subcontinent.
Essential Modernism
by Dominic Bradbury
A look at Modernist design including architecture, interiors, graphic design, and product design.
Novels into Film
by D. Alan Dean
Essays on significant novels and movie adaptations, ranging from classics to contemporary favorites.
Best. Movie. Year. Ever.
by Brian Raftery
The story of how the groundbreaking movies of 1999 were made and how they re-made our vision of the world.
Chicano and Chicana Art
by Jennifer A Gonzalez, et al.
Provides an overview of the history and theory of Chicano/a art from the 1960s to the present.
