Book
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Noam Chomsky’s biographer, VU Professor Robert Barsky, interviewed about his work
Professor Barsky first started corresponding with Noam Chomsky more than 30 years ago, and this relationship fueled 3 biographies published by MIT Press. This interview describes the genesis of this work. Read MoreMar 31, 2023
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Metzl’s ‘Dying of Whiteness’ honored with RFK Book Award
“Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America’s Heartland” by Professor Jonathan Metzl has been awarded the 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Book Award. Read MoreJun 23, 2020
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Heard Libraries to host Antiquarian Book and Manuscript Roadshow
The Friends of Vanderbilt's Libraries will host their own version of "Antiques Roadshow," where the public can bring everything from antique papers to modern-day novels for evaluation Nov. 7. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Q&A: Going to Mars with astronomy professor David Weintraub
We can go to Mars—soon. But should we? Astronomy Professor David Weintraub asks the ethical questions in his new book, "Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go." Read MoreApr 20, 2018
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Children’s Bible storybook has Vanderbilt Divinity ‘voices’
Creating a children's Bible storybook that reflects excellence in biblical scholarship and diversity in families were among goals for a new publication with many Divinity School 'voices.' Read MoreJan 4, 2018
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Levine’s scholarship on Jesus’ parables featured in new children’s book
Amy-Jill Levine's scholarship on Jesus' parables is the basis for a new children's book that she co-authored with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Read MoreJul 28, 2017
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Professor offers unsettling look at humanity with study of people and their dogs
Stories of relationships between dogs and people and actions surrounding those relationships are relayed by Colin Dayan in a new book calling for greater empathy and engagement across class and racial lines. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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Landmark book ‘Law and Neuroscience’ released
The new book 'Law and Neuroscience' is the definitive reference book on the use of neuroscientific evidence in courtrooms. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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An expensive abuse of justice? Why current habeas corpus must be reformed
The legal safeguard habeas corpus is being used in ways it was never intended, resulting in a costly waste of scarce legal resources and taxpayer dollars, according to two researchers who have studied thousands of habeas cases. Read MoreMay 31, 2011
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Students’ perspectives on books showcased at Vanderbilt Library
The role of language and books in current culture and the impact of reading material on personal experiences are among the themes for the installations, titled “heard mentality.” Read MoreApr 29, 2011
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Vanderbilt professor wins award for book about tours of Israel
Shaul Kelner, Assistant Prof. of Sociology and Jewish Studies. (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) The Association for Jewish Studies has recognized a book by Vanderbilt professor Shaul Kelner as outstanding scholarship in the field of Jewish Studies. Kelner, assistant professor of sociology and Jewish studies, was presented the 2010… Read MoreJan 19, 2011