By Duke Today Staff
November 20, 2022
Long winter nights make for good reads. Duke publications from the fall and winter include attractions for readers of many interests. For history buffs, there’s new history of the American West and a timely assessment of economic sanctions. For politicos, there’s a blueprint for protecting democracy and a study of the contributions of migrants to various cultures. Movie fans can read about the history of Asians in theater and cinema and a surprising look at the politics of Marvel movies.
Many of the books, including new editions of previous titles, can be found on the “Duke Authors” display shelves near the circulation desk in Perkins Library. Some are available as e-books for quick download. Most can also be purchased through the Gothic Bookshop.
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Gwendolyn L. Wright, Lucas Hubbard, and William A. Darity Jr.: The Pandemic Divide How COVID Increased Inequality in America (Duke University Press) November 2022
The writers from the Samuel DuBois Cook Center for Social Equity explore COVID-19’s impact on multiple arenas of daily life—including wealth, health, housing, employment, and education—while highlighting what steps could have been taken to mitigate the full force of the pandemic. They also offer concrete solutions that would allow the nation to respond effectively to future crises and improve the long-term well-being of all Americans.