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The Price of Thirst Global Water Inequality and the Coming Chaos Karen Piper 2014 Fall

Imagine a world where water is only for those who can afford it. We’re already there.

“Night and Fog” A Film in History Sylvie Lindeperg 2014 Fall

A microhistory of arguably the most important documentary ever made

Cultural Formations of Postcommunism Emancipation, Transition, Nation, and War Michael D. Kennedy 2002 Fall

A powerful exposition of how culture shapes social and political change.

Cultural Erotics in Cuban America Ricardo L. Ortíz 2006 Fall

A pioneering look at the influence of Cuban-American culture—beyond Miami

Cultural Conceptions On Reproductive Technologies and the Remaking of Life Valerie Hartouni 1997 Spring

Examines the meaning of “life” in an era of emerging biotechnology.

Cult Television Sara Gwenllian-Jones and Roberta E. Pearson, Editors 2004 Spring

Exploring the definition and appeal of cult TV from Emma Peel to Buffy

Cuban Palimpsests José Quiroga 2005 Fall

Traces how Cuba’s revolutionary past and uncertain future collide with post–Cold War realities

Cuban Currency The Dollar and “Special Period” Fiction Esther Whitfield 2007 Fall

Explores the nostalgic fetishization of Cuban culture

Cuban Cinema Michael Chanan 2003 Fall

The only book-length study of Cuba’s film history published in English, and an essential guide to this vital cinematic tradition

Crossroads Modernism Descent and Emergence in African-American Literary Culture Edward M. Pavlic 2002 Spring

An essential reconsideration of black literature and culture and its response to modernity

Critique of Cynical Reason Peter Sloterdijk 1988 Spring

A philosophical treatise which finds cynicism the dominant mode in contemporary culture.

Criticism and Truth Roland Barthes Katrine Pilcher Keunemen, Editor 1987 Spring

Structured as a two-part essay. Part one opens with Barthes’s point by point dissection of Sorbonne philologist Raymond Picard’s “old criticism.” Part two is devoted primarily to the author’s own theory of criticism.

Critical Writings, 1953-1978 Paul de Man Lindsay Waters, Editor 1989 Spring

Twenty-five essays and reviews not previously collected, most of which were written before 1970, and eight of which are appearing in English for the first time.

Critical Security Studies Concepts and Cases Keith Krause and Michael C. Williams, Editors 1997 Spring

Brings together a diverse new group of analysts seeking to explore issues of international relations and contribute to the development of a self-consciously critical perspective within security studies. “This is an exceptionally strong set of essays, with a first-rate introduction that discusses what critical security studies means, and a really provocative conclusion that ties together the book’s main themes in exemplary fashion. This is a pathbreaking book!” --Steve Smith, University of Wales, Aberyswyth Contributors: Amitav Acharya, Mohammed Ayoob, Ken Booth, Beverly Crawford, Simon Dalby, Karin M. Fierke, Bradley S. Klein, Ronnie D. Lipschutz, David Mutimer, Thomas Risse-Kappen, Peter Vale, and R. B. J. Walker.

Critical Responses to Kenneth Burke 1924-1966 William H. Rueckert, Editor None

Critical Practices in Post-Franco Spain Silvia L. Lopez, Jenaro Talens and Dario Villanueva, Editors 1994 Fall

Looks at critical theory and practices in Spain in the post-Franco period.

Critical Latin American and Latino Studies Juan Poblete, Editor 2003 Spring

Situates these dynamic disciplines within debates around globalization

Critical Geopolitics The Politics of Writing Global Space Gearóid O’Tuathail 1996 Fall

Uses new concepts of mapping and space to challenge traditional geopolitical assumptions.

Critical Environments Postmodern Theory and the Pragmatics of the “Outside” Cary Wolfe 1998 Spring

Argues for a pragmatist orientation for postmodern theory.

Critical Conditions Regarding the Historical Moment Michael Hays, Editor 1992 Fall

A significant, masterfully executed contribution to the debate surrounding the “New Historicism.”

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