13 Must-Read Books for Understanding U.S. Policies and Media Relations

Raina Mansfield

Continuing our recommendations for books to read as the election cycle heats up, we curated a list of books about U.S. domestic concerns, such as climate activism, policing, immigration, and race relations, as well as books that provide insights on...

February 9, 2024

15 Must-Read Books for Black History Month 2024

This month, we come together to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and to recognize their roles in shaping U.S. history and culture. This year, we invite you on a journey of discovery through these rich narratives and scholarly works....

June 12, 2023

Ten Must-Read Books for Juneteenth 2023

June 19th, or Juneteenth, commemorates the 1865 proclamation for the freedom of enslaved people in Texas, but it also has come to broadly celebrate Black American culture and the continuing fight by Black Americans for liberation and equality. The books...

February 1, 2023

Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities Are Vital and Valuable to the U.S. Higher Education System

James V. Koch and Omari H. Swinton

Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) “vital and valuable” to contemporary America? Absolutely. HBCUs capably fill a niche in higher education (and in society) that the typical American college or university either ignores or downplays. Many Americans, especially those...

December 12, 2022

Announcing The Columbia University Press Spring 2023 Catalog

Dear Readers, I am proud to present our Spring 2023 catalog, which demonstrates the shared strengths of Columbia University Press and Columbia University itself. In these books, Columbia authors build on distinguished careers to share important ideas with readers everywhere....

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