Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rae O. Weimer founded the University of Florida’s first school of journalism, and within one year of his arrival in Gainesville, the school received accreditation. No longer would Florida’s students have to leave the state to pursue … Continue reading Just Call Me Rae
An Introduction to Literary Debate in Late Medieval France
“Beautifully written and organized, this book offers for a first time an invaluable comparative study in the unique historical and cultural context of Late Medieval France.”—Anne-Hélène Miller, University of Tennessee, Knoxville “A refreshingly clear overview of two of the debates that shaped French literary history.”—Julie Singer, author of Representing Mental Illness in Late Medieval France: Machines, … Continue reading An Introduction to Literary Debate in Late Medieval France
The Essential Writings of Robert A. Hill
“Compiles some of the most important writings by Robert A. Hill, providing cogent and fresh insight into the thinking and legacy of this preeminent scholar of Marcus Garvey and the African world.”—Erik S. McDuffie, author of Sojourning for Freedom: Black Women, American Communism, and the Making of Black Left Feminism “A vitally important work that reminds … Continue reading The Essential Writings of Robert A. Hill
Dancing the Afrofuture
“Osumare gives readers a deeply personal look into her world as a dancer, choreographer, scholar, professor, activist, and all-around powerhouse. . . . Part self-reflection and part love song to Dunham, this book is a triumphant look at a dancer’s second act as a scholar.”—Library Journal “Osumare returns with yet another striking memoir, expanding our understanding … Continue reading Dancing the Afrofuture
Democracy and Time in Cuban Thought
“An ambitious, challenging text that defies disciplinary divides. Torres makes a powerful case for Cubans’ need to leave behind epic narratives of the past or utopian visions of the future to instead focus on a more deliberative, reflective, and consensual political praxis in the present.”—Michael J. Bustamante, author of Cuban Memory Wars: Retrospective Politics in Revolution … Continue reading Democracy and Time in Cuban Thought
Southern History Remixed
“In this robust, clear, and pathbreaking volume, Bertrand skillfully weaves his study of history, pop culture, regionalism, race, and politics.”—Randall J. Stephens, author of The Devil’s Music: How Christians Inspired, Condemned, and Embraced Rock ’n’ Roll “An incredibly unique and engaging book. Bertrand deftly shows how popular music has consistently been used to give voice to … Continue reading Southern History Remixed
NASA and the American South
“Breaking new ground on issues of race, gender, religion, labor, and tourism, this volume shows the wide impact of the space program on southern culture, education, economy, and technology.”—Kenneth Lipartito, coauthor of A History of the Kennedy Space Center “Goes well beyond traditional technical or political stories of NASA’s place amongst the events of the twentieth century … Continue reading NASA and the American South
The Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World
“Breaks new intellectual ground, coming at Maya time from multiple perspectives and angles. To date, no volume has considered time among the Maya so thoroughly or so creatively.”—Brett A. Houk, coeditor of Approaches to Monumental Landscapes of the Ancient Maya “Explains how the ancient Maya conceptualized and experienced time, using the latest archaeological, ethnohistorical, art historical, … Continue reading The Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World
The Archaeology of Modern Worlds in the Indian Ocean
“A stimulating source of new ideas and data about the archaeology and history of the Indian Ocean world that deserves to be widely read and widely referenced.”—Peter Mitchell, author of African Islands: A Comparative Archaeology “Makes a significant contribution to the growing literature on the archaeology of the Indian Ocean and the ongoing theoretical, geographic, … Continue reading The Archaeology of Modern Worlds in the Indian Ocean
Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America
“An outstanding collection of research that highlights the diversity of approaches to the study of people and their relationships with aquatic landscapes in Latin America and the Caribbean.”—Amanda Evans, editor of The Archaeology of Vernacular Watercraft “An impressive collection of coastal and underwater archaeological research done in the Latin America region. A new anchor and compass-like … Continue reading Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America
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