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University of Mary Washington
A Centennial History 1908-2008
By William B. Crawley Jr.
Distinguished Professor of History at UMW
$34.95
"In this lively narrative, Distinguished Professor of History William B. Crawley Jr. depicts events at UMW within a broad perspective,
showing how developments on campus mirrored the often tumultuous social and cultural changes sweeping the nation. While giving due
attention to the milestone events - from the laying of the first building's cornerstone through the 2008 Centennial celebration -
the book also addresses controversial topics such as the decision for coeducation, periodic name-change debates, and the ill-fated
presidency of William Frawley. Much of the appeal of this book derives from Professor Crawley's colorful accounts of student life.
Encompassing both the frivolous and the serious, the narrative describes such traditions as May Day, Devil-Goat Day, Halloweens, and
100th Night, as well as the Honor System and the highly successful athletic program. Professor Crawley offers a vivid portrait of the
University's first century from the unique vantage of one who not only observed but also participated in many of the events he describes.
This astute analyst and masterful storyteller provides an account that will engage and delight all those acquainted with the University of
Mary Washington."*
*Maple Vail
Anthropology and Egalitarianism: Ethnographic Encounters from Monticello to Guinea-Bissau
By Eric Gable
Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at UMW
$24.95 Paperback
Anthropology and Egalitarianism is an artful and accessible introduction to key themes in cultural anthropology. Writing in a
deeply personal style and using material from his fieldwork in three dramatically different locales-Indonesia, West Africa, and Monticello,
the historic home of Thomas Jefferson-Eric Gable shows why the ethnographic encounter is the core of the discipline's method and the basis
of its unique contribution to understanding the human condition. Gable weaves together vignettes from the field and discussion of major
works as he explores the development of the idea of culture through the experience of cultural contrast, anthropology's fraught relationship
to racism and colonialism, and other enduring themes. A provocative introduction to fieldwork and the concept of culture.*
*Indiana University Press website
"A major work of scholarship, with the potential to become a classic work of anthropology that will be read and debated for years to come."*
*Paul Stoller, author of The Power of the Between: An Anthropological Odyssey
"Among the most eloquent and deeply reflexive works I have read in some time. . . . Accessible, conversational, and at times
disarmingly colloquial, it is precisely the kind of work that should be taught at the undergraduate level."*
*Liam D. Murphy, co-author of A History of Anthropological Theory
eLearning Via The Internet: An Empirical Study
By Mukesh Srivastava
Associate Professor and Director of the Management Information Systems Program in the College of Business
$56.00
This book is intended for use by graduate and undergraduate students including UMW students working on research projects as part of
their studies in business.*
*EagleEye
The Classroom Facilitator: Special Issue Questions
By Suzanne G. Houff
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at UMW
$39.95
This book is designed for teachers, administrators, and staff development coordinators who are interested in a resource that
provides an overview of current issues and the answers to some difficult educational questions. Through the use of case studies, current
information, and reader exercises, this collection provides a manageable developmental resource for effective instructional practices and
promotes the understanding of special topics and questions faced by the classroom teacher. The contributing authors address such diverse
topics as developmentally appropriate instruction, special education, ESL, the culturally responsive classroom, integrative supportive
technology, and professional communication.
The Called
By Warren Rochelle
Professor of English at UMW
$24.95
"It is delicious to read Warren Rochelle's compelling new fantasy, The Called. Rochelle's writing is strong and sure,
and his maturity makes for a compelling continuation to his story of the intersection of the world of Faerie with the Piedmont South."*
*Jim Grimsley, author of The Ordinary, winner of the 2004 Lambda Literary Award in Science Fiction and Fantasy
E & S
www.douggately.com
By Doug Gately Quartet
Lecturer/Director Jazz Studies at UMW
$12.00
Jazz flute at its best! Impressive melodic and improvisational work with great grooves and some Latin flair.
How can an album be exciting and relaxing at the same time?! The album features three UMW faculty members, including Doug Gately on
flute, Bruce Middle on guitar and Paul Henry on bass, as well as Toby Fairchild on drums and percussion.
Copies available at the UMW Bookstore!
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