Dads are parents, too
February 4, 2013
—Gayle Kaufman In a recent Atlantic piece, Alexis Coe writes about different expectations of and reactions to mothers and fathers. On the one hand, people expect “very involved” fathers to… READ MORE
Category: Psychology
Announcing our Spring 2013 Catalog…
January 3, 2013
NYU Press Spring 2013 Catalog is now online, featuring an exciting range of new books in history, media studies, law, and more! Highlights include: TWO PRESIDENTS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: Making… READ MORE
For our First Black President, no more racial niceties
October 16, 2012
—Enid Logan Social scientists have spent a great deal of time in recent years writing about covert racism, also known as colorblind racism, have-a-nice-day racism, or racism lite. Many of… READ MORE
The case for global education
September 7, 2012
Did you know tomorrow is International Literacy Day? Established by UNESCO in 1965, International Literacy Day (observed annually on September 8) focuses attention on worldwide literacy needs, reminding the international community that literacy is a… READ MORE
Parental fear, social judgments, and the gender trap
August 16, 2012
—Emily W. Kane In a moving New York Times magazine story, Ruth Padawer reveals the treacherous terrain facing parents whose young sons wish to wear dresses and tiaras, polish their fingernails,… READ MORE
The Internet and modern times: Are they driving us crazy?
July 26, 2012
—Peter N. Stearns The evidence is piling in: People are not only dangerously addicted to the Internet, but are also driven literally insane by its pace and pressure. This includes… READ MORE
Interview with Philip S. Gorski
July 3, 2012
An excellent interview with Philip S. Gorski, Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies and Co-Director of the Center for Comparative Research at Yale University, appeared on the Imminent Frame blog last week. Gorski is the… READ MORE
It Is Getting Better—Even in the Bible Belt
June 27, 2012
—Bernadette Barton LGBT folks have much to celebrate this Pride season: the repeal of the military policy Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, marriage equality in New York, the public apology of… READ MORE