Native American Faith in America, by Michael Garrett and J. T. Garrett. New York: Facts on File, 2003. Reviewed by Georgianne Bordner, University Librarian November is Native American Heritage Month! If you are among the many whose knowledge about Native Americans is limited, Native American Faith in America, by Michael Garrett and J. T. Garrett, [...]

Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism, by Amos N. Guiora. New York: Aspen Publishers, 2011. Reviewed by Leanne Strum, Ph.D., Head of Technical Services & Systems Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism presents a practical approach to policy responses to terrorism, including interrogations, the proper forum for trying terrorists, judicial review, international law, and intelligence gathering. The book also [...]

Latinos in America: Philosophy and Social Identity, by Jorge J.E. Gracia. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2008. Reviewed by Georgianne Bordner, University Librarian The Latino population in the United States has grown rapidly over the past 30 years, leading to its current position as the largest minority group in the country. The implications of this fact have [...]

Chinese Religions, by Joseph A. Adler. New York: Routledge, 2002. Reviewed by Robert Sivigny, University Librarian Chinese Religions by Joseph Adler is part of Routledge Publisher’s Religions of the World series and is one of the books referenced on the Center for Teaching & Learning’s Global Faculty Development Resources page. Each of the volumes in [...]

The Analects, by Confucius. Translated by Arthur Waley. London: Everyman Publishers, 2000. The Essential Confucius: The Heart of Confucius’ Teachings in Authentic I Ching Order: A Compendium of Ethical Wisdom. Translated and presented by Thomas Cleary. Edison, NJ: Castle Books, 1998. The Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu): A Literal Translation with an Introduction and Notes [...]