Professor Sara Swenson maps the breadth of Buddhist charity in urban Vietnam.

Molly Geidel examines how Cold War-era development films presented a simplistic vision of poverty—and what they reveal about narratives of inevitability today.

In their new book, James Dobson and Rena Mosteirin explore the elusive life of Frank Rosenblatt, whose groundbreaking invention laid the foundation for modern AI.

In his sixth book, Matthew Delmont reveals Coretta Scott King’s pivotal antiwar leadership and the untold costs of service for Black soldiers.

Sunmin Kim illuminates how the foundations of America’s immigration debate contain the seeds of today’s crisis.

In her new book, sociologist Emily Walton explores how seemingly progressive communities can still leave certain residents feeling invisible.

Professor Jennifer Lind explains how China defied expert predictions by fostering innovation while maintaining authoritarian control.

With loneliness widespread among young adults, professor Janice McCabe shares research-backed strategies for building meaningful connections.

Peter Orner’s new novel turns a real unsolved murder into a meditation on broken friendships and family secrets.

Philosopher Amie Thomasson reconceptualizes metaphysics as a practical discipline that shapes how we reason, communicate, and navigate the world.