Books

Scholar of Yiddish talks about cranes, cuckoos and children

Jessica Kirzane takes part in collaborative project that’s a fundraiser for refugees

The value of good bookstores and the ‘art of the browse’

In new book, Jeff Deutsch discusses philosophy behind Seminary Co-op, its relationship to UChicago community

In acclaimed sci-fi novels, Ada Palmer uses history to build a ‘deep and detailed world’

Finalist for a Hugo Award, UChicago historian’s ‘Terra Ignota’ series explores societal evolution and the importance of ‘partial victories’

New book examines roots of violence, paths to peace

In ‘Why We Fight,’ Prof. Christopher Blattman lays out five reasons for major conflicts

Beauty on the blackboard: New book captures mathematicians’ chalk experiments

Inspired by UChicago faculty, photographer Jessica Wynne finds math artistry from around the world