Humanities Book Titles - What Should We Order?

Here are some well reviewed book titles. If you think we should add any of these or any other titles to the library collection, please contact David Willis or Kristin Weber.


Doherty, Thomas. Hollywood's Censor: Joseph I. Breen and the Production Code Administration "Compelling, colorful, insightful, and nearly encyclopedic in detail, this book seems destined to become the definitive scholarly biography of Breen." Library Journal 10/15/07

How it Is: The Native American Philosophy of V.F. Cordova "While certainly erudite, these thoughtful essays are accessible and topical in light of growing awareness of human-generated threats to the biosphere" Booklist 11/1/07

Kraybill, Donald B. & others. Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy "Explain[s] the Amish community's reaction to the Nickel Mines, PA, murder of five of its schoolchildren, especially its forgiveness of the killer and expressions of grace toward his family." Library Journal 10/15/07

Newman, Sharan The Real History Behind the Templars "...A meticulously referenced account of the documentary history of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon (i.e., the Knights Templar) from their inauguration circa 1120 - 25 C.E. until their dissolution in 1312 C.E." Library Journal 11/15/07

Robinson, Daniel N. Consciousness and Mental Life "In the end, through detailed critiques of current philosophy of mind theories, Robinson succeeds in showing the complexity of consciousnesses and also presents a possible framework for advancing our understanding of the mind/body relationship. Highly recommended for academic libraries." Library Journal 12/1/07

Vick, Tom Asian Cinema: A Field Guide "This useful guide to a rapidly expanding world of filmmaking is highly recommended for all academic and public libraries." Library Journal 1/1/08

Humanities Video Titles

Happy Finals Week!! Here are some Humanities video titles. If you think we should add any of these to the instructional media collection, please contact Sandy Kent, David Willis or Kristin Weber.



The American Transcendentalists: Concord, Massachusetts Divided into five sections, this program traces the origins and defines the concept of Transcendentalism; spotlights key landmarks in and around Concord, where the Transcendental movement got its start; and profiles Emerson, Thoreau, and Fuller in depth.

The BBC Acting Series: The Complete Set "The Acting Series is a jolly good show that is highly recommended, if not essential, for all library performing arts collections." Library Journal 10/15/07

The Dialogue: Learning from the Masters; An Interview with Paul Haggis "Recommended for all public and academic libraries." Library Journal 10/15/07

Film School This IFC Original Series follows three NYU film students as they try to direct an award-winning film and launch their careers.

Romanticism: Imagining Freedom This program vividly conveys how new ways of thinking and seeing reshaped the humanities in the 18th and 19th centuries. Check out the preview clip!

The Story of God This three-part series filmed around the world takes a fresh look at God to see how belief in a supreme being came about and whether religion and science contradict or complement each other. Preview clip available.

What is True? An Introduction to Secular Humanism “Offers a solid introduction to the basic principles of secular humanism. Recommended.” —Video Librarian