What SUP From Your Favorite University Presses, July 24th, 2015
Welcome to our weekly roundup of news from university presses! Once again, there is a lot to share this week from our fellow academic publishing houses and much to learn on What SUP at the social university presses. This week, we found conversations on drones, the Vietnam War, and doughnut art. What did you read this week?
University of Virginia Press remembers the fateful “Why We Are In Vietnam” speech with a recording of LBJ’s personal conversation about the decision.
MIT Press explains the organic movement.
University of Nebraska Press breaks down what we need to know about the CIA’s drones.
The University of North Carolina Press explores the bathrooms and sewers of ancient Rome.
University of Illinois Press shares a fascinating video on pop culture portrayals of journalists.
Oxford University Press describes the delicious history of doughnuts in art.
Harvard University Press explains why we can’t use Roe v. Wade to understand the effect of the Supreme Court’s marriage decision.
NYU Press explores racial inequality in healthcare, and what is needed after the Supreme Court’s decision.
Johns Hopkins University Press examines global perspectives on the Iranian nuclear accord.