Reviews
Review in Lincoln Journal Star:
“Author Thorness’s descriptions of the long-forgotten battles involved are vivid and his depictions of the Italian landscape 70 years later serve as reminders of the war which changed so many families and lives. Readers who had relatives affected by the conflict will find this tale of a son seeking to understand his father a compelling journey into the past.”
Review in CHOICE:
“Framing Nature is an intriguing book that works well on multiple levels. . . . It provides an example of a methodology that assesses and analyzes commonplace artifacts to derive insights into qualitative aspects of a place.”
Review in California History:
“A Connected Metropolis is an excellent addition to the city’s growing historiography. Johnson’s central focus, ‘the spectacular visions and rambunctious activism of a group of influential men dedicated to transforming a remote frontier town into a global metropolis’ (4) makes for compelling reading. Their story and their city remain important, even if the story is far more complex and diverse than the version they told themselves.”
Review in Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association:
“Combining McGinty’s careful research and readable prose with a subject like Lincoln makes for a fine read, and, for some historians, perhaps a surprisingly important work. It should be unsurprising, given the many linkages that McGinty delineates.”
Review in California History:
“McGinty’s welcome examination of California during the Civil War era reminds us that no part of the nation escaped the scourge of that transformative conflict.”
History of Theory and Method in Anthropology
Review in University of Toronto Quarterly:
“In sum, the overall achievement of Darnell’s authoritative reader is its critical elucidation of the intercultural and interdisciplinary potential of North American anthropology. Its major merits are a delineation of the main developments of the Boas School and an outlook on its significance today.”
Review in Journal of Popular Culture:
“The book provides critical, interdisciplinary, theoretical approaches that foster a deeper understanding of comics’ cultural and historical impact and promote critical public literacy. It is a must-read for fans of comic strips, scholars of popular culture, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, humor, and social commentary. Karnicky’s book serves as a testament to the enduring relevance and evolution of comic strips within a world that is in a constant state of flux.”
Review in California History:
“If you have been looking for a labor and political history of winemaking in California, the meticulously researched Grapes of Conquest is a must-read. . . . Ornelas-Higdon will change how you look at a glass of California wine and California history.”
Author Interviews
Interview in Memoirland
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