Books & Publishing

Scott McLemee reviews fall 2021 books on human origins and development.

Older professors are keeping pace with their younger colleagues in terms of scholarly output and have particular knowledge to impart, study says. Authors say their findings challenge negative stereotypes about aging faculty members.

Scott McLemee reviews The Man Who Lived Underground: A Novel by Richard Wright.

Authors discuss their new book about how Wheelock College became part of Boston University.

When research is free for everyone, as it's been during the pandemic, scientific experts of all kinds can shine light on the many facets of a health crisis, writes Britt Glaunsinger.

Scott McLemee reviews Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing by Chris Bail.

Author discusses his new book on how a few colleges are tackling some of higher education's toughest challenges.

Cambridge University Press recently struck dozens of open-access publishing deals with U.S. institutions, convincing many libraries to abandon their traditional journal subscription arrangements for the first time.