The Western History Association’s 55th annual conference is in Portland, Oregon on October 21-24, 2015. Stop by booths 21 and 23 to find out more about these books and other forthcoming titles from UNP! Featured Books American Antiquities by Terry A. Barnhart Terry … Continue reading Reading List: Western History Association
Books Falafel Nation By Yael Raviv Applause from the Kirkus Reviews: “What’s in a falafel? By the lights of food-studies and nutrition adjunct professor Raviv, it’s not just chickpeas and pita bread, but also identity . . . The author is particularly good on pressing the point that such cuisines are seldom fixed but instead constantly adapt as new groups enter and as time changes.” The Heart of the Matter By Arthur Green Recommendation from CHOICE: “The why rather than the how of practicing Judaism is the central focus that draws together this collection of literary essays . . . Green engages with the intricacies of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, classical … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
BOOKS Return to Zion by Eric Gartman Thumbs-up from the Kirkus Reviews: “A thorough, proficient overview that quietly hums a pro-Jewish tune.” Cheated by Jay M. Smith and Mary Willingham A review from CHOICE: “…the authors meticulously lay out the patterns of systemic corruption and lack of institutional control. This book should be required reading for everyone, both those on campus and fans in the stands or in front of their flat-screens.” Sharing Our Knowledge Edited by Sergei Kan with Steve Henrikson Recommendation from CHOICE: “Typically, the more interesting a book is, the more tangents are available to readers. This book sent this … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
In honor of the Battle of Puebla we are showcasing our Mexican Experience Series, a collection of books that explore the rich and varied character of the Mexican experience through narrative, description, and analysis. With an emphasis on the many Mexican … Continue reading Reading List: Cinco De Mayo
An excerpt from The Southern Exodus to Mexico: Migration across the Borderlands after the American Civil War (March 2015) by Todd W. Wahlstrom, new in the Borderlands and Transcultural Studies Series. Introduction Isham G. Harris left for Mexico with a price on … Continue reading EXCERPT: The Southern Exodus to Mexico
Wendy Call, author of No Word for Welcome: The Mexican Village Faces the Global Economy, recently discussed her new book with Lisa Mullins on PRI's The World radio program. Listen to Wendy explain what drew her to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, an area of the country that Mexicans call "little waist". Listen to an additional interview with Wendy as she talks about her visits to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and the effect of economic globalization on the area: http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=21550 Continue reading Wendy Call Interviewed on PRI’s The World
Read the beginning of Chapter 1, "Learning the Lay of the Land" from No Word for Welcome: The Mexican Village Faces the Global Economy by Wendy Call: "On the porch of the general store fifty villagers sat on piles of wood or carefully stacked bags of cement mix, waiting. The murmur of their words, in the throaty tones of Mixe, mixed with the thrum of late September rain. The porch was large enough to accommodate the whole group without crowding, small enough to allow them to speak without raising their voices and still be heard. Beyond the porch, webs of … Continue reading Off the Shelf: No Word for Welcome by Wendy Call
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