Opera, what's all the screaming about?
Englander, Roger
If you have ever asked yourself this question, then this is the book is for you! Englander provides plot summaries for 50 operas, and an in-depth study of Carmen. He also lists composers and their works, a list of opera companies and explains the terminology. After reading this book, you may still think that opera is screaming, but at least you'll understand it!
Location: Performing Arts Library - Auditorium 11th Floor
The mime book
Kipnis, Claude
Calling all would-be mimes: In this easy-to-understand book, which includes plenty of photos, Kipnis provides the reader with the how-to's of mime. Includes exercises and detailed instructions of body movements. One of the most practical guides available - all you need now is the white makeup!
Location: Performing Arts Library - Auditorium 11th Floor
Essays on Kushner's Angels
Brask, Per, ed.
Brask has collected essays, which detail the impact outside of the U.S. of Tony Kushner's Tony Award-winning play, Angels in America. A candid and informative interview with Kushner distinguishes this book from other literary criticism. An important work for Theater, English and WGS classes.
Location: Performing Arts Library - Auditorium 11th Floor
Gang leader for a day: a rogue sociologist takes to the streets
Venkadesh, Sudhir A.
When Venkadesh was a first-year grad student, he wanted to interview residents of Chicago public housing to learn about urban poverty. Instead, he was able to gain entry to a Chicago crack-dealing gang. He befriended a gang leader, who protected him. The result was a 10-year stint getting to know all of the players, including the leaders, dealers, prostitutes, pimps, crackheads, activists and police. Venkatesh's unprecedented access allowed a detailed study of the complex organizational structure of the gang. Vanketash's story became a chapter in the best-seller, Freakonomics. A great resource for Sociology, Urban Studies, LIBS and BGS classes - it's also an engrossing recreational read.
Location: Schaumburg Campus Library - Room 140
The origins of genome architecture
Lynch, Michael
The author presents a synthesis of molecular genetics and evolutionary biology, with a goal of driving interdisciplinary research and understanding. Lynch presents genomic evolution in a comprehensive manner, including differing perspectives. Topics include the origin of the human genome, the effect of population size on the genome, chromosome organization and gene replication and splicing. An outstanding source for students in genetics, molecular biology and evolution. (Excerpted from Choice Magazine)
Location: Schaumburg Campus Library - Room 140
Handbook of race, racism and the developing child
Quintana, Steven and McKown, Clark, eds.
The authors present a comprehensive collection of work on the effects of racism on children. The essays encompass psychological, sociological and educational ramifications of prejudice within a variety of contexts. The quote that pops into my head, "Can't we all just get along?" is at the crux of this tragic social condition.
Location: Schaumburg Campus Library - Room 140
Insatiable appetite:the United States and the ecological degradation of the tropical world
Tucker, Richard P.
Tucker's thesis is that because of America's insatiable appetite for material goods, U.S. greed-driven corporations have destroyed the ecological balance of the tropical world. These actions date back to the times when many tropical countries were under colonial rule. The author asserts that U.S. corporations have squeezed out maximum profits without paying the environmental costs. U.S. corporate behavior also serves to disenfranchise the citizens of those countries involved because they do not have a say in the use of their land. (Excerpted from Choice Magazine) As I write this on Earth Day, I am reminded of the pressing need for global change in environmental policy and practices.
Location: Chicago Circulating Books - Auditorium 10th Floor
Note: The Schaumburg Campus Library has the 2000 version of this book.
New strategies for reputation management: gaining control of issues, crises & corporate social responsibility
Griffin, Andrew
Griffin's book is somewhat of a companion piece to Tucker's Insatiable Appetites. In the face of the collapse of Enron and Arthur Andersen, just to name two examples, Griffin argues for the importance of corporate responsibility. He advocates a proactive approach in order to prevent and minimize crises, and also urges corporations to lead the discussion of social responsibility. Unlike business activity in the past, corporate social responsibility is where it's at today. An important read for all business students.
Location: Chicago Circulating Books - Auditorium 10th Floor
Dude, you're a fag: masculinity and sexuality in high school
Pascoe, C.J.
The author spent 18 months in a racially-diverse working-class high school in order to analyze the meaning and practices of masculinity. Among her discoveries was the notion that males hurl the word, "fag," at each other in order for them to avoid the label, themselves. Additionally, certain behaviors that are perceived as "fag-like" in whites are not seen that way in African-Americans. This book raises a host of issues, and would be relevant for sociology, psychology, education, social justice and wgs classes.
Location: Chicago Circulating Books - Auditorium 10th Floor
