New book offers insight into world of enslaved women in early America
UCI professor fleshes out the life of Charity Folks, once just a name on a document
December 03, 2015
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New novel by Roxanne Varzi set in modern Iran
Roxanne Varzi’s new novel, Last Scene Underground, portrays a modern Iran that’s rarely seen in the coverage of that country’s nuclear program and religious fundamentalism. The book tells of young, educated residents of Tehran who navigate their way through politics and art and in the process learn hard lessons about censorship, creativity and love. It was inspired by artists and […]
October 02, 2015
Guilt-free beach reading
Book lovers can look to UCI authors for summer fare that exercises the mind while the body relaxes
June 23, 2015
Plato meets pilsner
Like many a philosopher, UC Irvine alumnus Matt Lawrence, Ph.D. ’99 likes to ruminate on life’s deepest questions – preferably over a nice, cold beer. Now he’s paired his study of what ails humanity with his interest in ales – as well as lagers, stouts and porters. In Lawrence’s new book, Philosophy on Tap: Pint-Sized Puzzles for the […]
November 14, 2011
Out of the shadows
Bridget Cooks sheds light on African American art, cultural imagery.
August 29, 2011
Beach reading, Anteater style
UCI faculty and staff share their summer book selections.
June 28, 2010