Books
Dr. Azra Raza: The Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last
92 Y 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United StatesAre we fighting cancer wrong? Azra Raza is the Chan Soon-Shiong professor of medicine and the director of the MDS Center at Columbia University. A world-class oncologist, she has cared for thousands of cancer patients. Yet in her highly acclaimed new book, The First Cell, she asks why so little progress has been made in diagnosing […]
Overdoing Democracy: Robert B. Talisse with Oliver Burkeman
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesPhilosopher Robert B. Talisse in conversation with Oliver Burkeman on what's wrong with democracy and how to save it. About this Event The fate of democracy is increasingly in doubt, in America and around the world. But what if the greatest danger for democratic societies comes from within? In his insightful new book, philosopher Robert […]
Book Launch: Spy Sites of New York City
KGB Espionage Museum 245 West 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTicket includes a signed copy of SPY SITES, an exclusive tour of the museum, book talk, and refreshments! About this Event 6 pm: Reception 6:15 -7 pm: KGB Espionage Museum tour 7 pm: Talk with the authors of SPY SITES OF NEW YORK CITY Authors: Keith Melton, the espionage advisor on The Americans, and Robert Wallace, the former chief of the […]
What is an Author?
Join CUNY Professor Jamie Warren for an Olio dedicated to analyzing and discussing Michel Foucault’s much-celebrated essay, “What is an Author?” We will learn about Foucault’s concept, “the author function” and its chilling role in the production of ideology and power. Hosted at a member's living room in Williamsburg. Address will be sent upon RSVP.
Free Talk: Serge Toubiana on Helen Scott
Film at Lincoln Center 70 Lincoln Center Plaza #4, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrated author Serge Toubiana, president of Unifrance and former director of the Cinematheque française, will discuss the life and work of Helen Scott, subject of his latest book, L’amie américaine. A legendary figure for film buffs on both sides of the Atlantic, Helen Scott is perhaps best known for her passionate work and friendship with François Truffaut, […]