A new book edited by York University’s Visual Arts, Design, Theatre and Dance Librarian Mary Kandiuk describes how libraries are not in fact neutral, and that historical, political, social and economic forces influence what they collect, as well as how they shape and make their collections available.
Read moreYork University Professor Richard Leblanc’s new edition of “The Handbook of Board Governance” seeks to help today’s corporate board leaders reach into the future to prepare for what is coming.
Read moreSupposedly outmoded modes of doing and making continue to flourish via online platforms during the global pandemic. In this light, Glendon’s Gabriel Levine is celebrating his new book, “Art and Tradition in a Time of Uprisings” with a virtual launch on May 21.
Read moreTwo associate professors of Italian studies in York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano and Gabriele Scardellato have co-edited a new book titled “Italian Foodways Worldwide: The Dispersal of Italian Cuisine(s).”
Read moreAssociate Professor David Doorey recently launched a blog and released two new books, each of which explore issues related to work law. Canadian law and graduate students have an opportunity to earn $200 to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic for contributing content to the blog, the Canadian Law and Work Forum.
Read moreA new book co-authored by York University Faculty of Education course director Diane Vetter explores how teachers can learn from each other. The book is titled “Mentoring Each Other: Teachers listening, learning, and sharing to create more successful classrooms.”
Read moreBored? Looking for something good to read? A rollicking tale to take you out of isolation that still feels academic? York University Associate Professor Alicia Turner’s new book “The Irish Buddhist” might be just the thing. The story takes place mostly in Burma, with outposts across Asia and in Ireland, the United States and Australia.
Read moreA new book exploring the mobilities of capital and labour in the contemporary global economy, with a focus on Asia, is the product of a collaborative workshop held in 2017 at York University. It is edited by Professors Preet S. Aulakh and Philip F. Kelly.
Read moreMore than six years since LA&PS Professor Allyson Mitchell introduced the travelling exhibit Killjoy’s Kastle: A Lesbian Feminist Haunted House, the clever camp humour of the piece is presented in book format.
Read moreAn upcoming event hosted by the Department of Social Science at York University will celebrate six recent publications from faculty. The celebration will take place Jan. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., in Room 757, South Ross Building on the Keele Campus.
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