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Faculty Member Publishes Essay on West Africa
Akin Ogundiran has published an essay that offers a new interpretation of the origins of cities and states in the West African rainforest. The paper offers new evidence and interpretation that debunk the “tribal model” of African history.
"Love Gifts" Poem Collection Published
A poem collection by Tanure Ojaide, Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies, has been published. African Heritage Press published the collection, titled “Love Gifts.”
Smith Explores Stories of the New South In New Book
A family reunion, a best friend’s wedding, a moment with a loved one caught on camera all provide examples of typical photographs that fill up albums and social media sites. Pinterest is even a site dedicated entirely to sharing images that tell stories about people’s lives.
Cox Op Ed Appears in The New York Times
An op ed by History faculty member Karen L. Cox that appeared in The New York Times on Oct. 3, 2012, titled "We're Here, We're Queer, Y'all," was listed as one of the Five Best Thursday Columns by the Atlantic Wire.
Book of Speeches Edited by Faculty Member Called "Canon of African-American Eloquence"
Richard Leeman, communication studies, co-edited The Will of a People: A Critical Anthology of Great African American Speeches, published in February by Southern Illinois University Press.
Faculty Member Publishes "Little Women" Edition
Harvard University Press in late March 2013 released Daniel Shealy’s new book, Little Women: An Annotated Edition. This lavishly illustrated book is full of insightful annotations.
Connolly's Book Called "Tour de Force"
The University of Iowa Press has just released Paula Connolly's book, Slavery in American Children's Literature, 1790-2010. Reviewers have said the book is a "tour de force" with text that "dazzes in its scope and insights."
College Faculty Publish Over Two Dozen Books in 2012
Faculty in UNC Charlotte’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences published over two dozen books in 2012, contributing to the university’s research and the telling of stories that help make sense of the world.
America Aflame Named One of Seven Great Books for Summer Reading
History Tech, an online resource for social studies teachers, has named David Goldfield’s book America Aflame as one of seven great books on its summer reading list. Goldfield is Robert Lee Bailey Professor of History in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Exchange: Summer 2010
In this issue of Exchange magazine: John David Smith Shines the Light on Overlooked Historical Figures, Jonathan Marks Takes on the Big Questions in Anthropology, Michael Kibanov Uses Mathematics to See Through Walls and more.
