How Gender and Sexuality Shaped Modernism
A new book traces how gender and sexuality studies have transformed what scholars know about modernism. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: #MeToo and Evelyn Nesbit
The author of a book revisiting the murder of famed architect Stanford White says the case involved a rape just like the assaults uncovered in the #MeToo movement. Read more ›
Diversity and Greek Tragedy: A Reimagining
A new book examines how productions of Greek drama are being produced by and for under-represented communities. Read more ›
Defending Darwin: Scientists Respond to Attack on Evolution
The nation's top scientific journal has taken the rare step of publishing criticism of a new book whose author is on a “crusade to overturn evolution.” Read more ›
Are Children Reliable Witnesses?
Children make reliable witnesses, but a new study found that they display biases when it comes to gender and criminal stereotypes. Read more ›
ISIS: How Do American Women Become Radicalized?
What drives the radicalization of American women who join ISIS? Two John Jay College professors studied the phenomenon. Read more ›
Averting Recidivism: What Type of Therapy Works?
A new book surveys research and statistics on the effectiveness of therapeutic treatment for those in prison and post-prison. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Violence and Inequality
A new article sought to understand the impact of gender inequality and income inequality on homicide rates. Read more ›
Before Miami, NYC Was Home To a Vibrant Cuban Community
Until 1960, New York remained “the most important U.S. city for Cubans,” according to a new book that details the city's bustling Cuban émigré community. Read more ›