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Warwick Professor Uncovers the Untold Stories of Women in Sikh History
A new book by a University of Warwick Professor has uncovered the hidden stories of women throughout Sikh history.
The Warwick Prize for Women in Translation Announces the 2023 Shortlist.
Eight titles have been shortlisted for the 2023 Warwick Prize for Women in Translation. Now in its seventh year, the prize has recieved a record-breaking 153 eligible entries representing 32 languages - the largest number of submission to date. The winner will be announced on the 23rd November 2023 at a ceremony in London. The winning author and translator will receive £1000.
New book centres the contribution of British Black and Asian actors to Shakespeare in the theatre
The contribution of British Black and Asian actors to Shakespearean theatre in the UK is celebrated in a new book by Warwick researcher Dr Jami Rogers. Starting with the pioneering residency of the US actor Ira Aldridge in Coventry in 1828, Rogers sets out to trace the history of those performers of colour who followed Aldridge onto UK stages and whose contributions to British Shakespeare have largely gone unacknowledged.
'Dear John...' - new book reveals the untold story of the wartime break-up letter
In her new book Professor Susan L. Carruthers explores romantic life in wartime, how and why relationships break down, and the consequences for men and women in uniform, through the phenomenon of the “Dear John” letter, that most notorious of wartime missives.
Confessions of the Flesh - Fourth volume of Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality published in English
"He spoke of his work as a ‘history of the present’, an examination of how we got to where we are, how what is currently taken for granted was made possible. With the publication of his lecture courses, and now this book, we are continually finding new work to explore and think with him.” The publication today of the first English translation of Confessions of the Flesh has been welcomed by Professor Stuart Elden, one of the leading experts on French philosopher Michel Foucault’s work.
‘Violent Ignorance’: new book calls us to face up to and challenge injustice
Are we making injustice worse by turning a blind eye to issues which make us uncomfortable? In her new book published today sociologist Dr Hannah Jones highlights the problems caused by the phenomenon she has dubbed “violent ignorance,” and suggests small steps everyone can take to work towards recognising and changing unfairness in society.