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BOOKSHELF[Editor’s note: The March issue erroneously listed the title of the mystery novel about a College alumnus who murders his former roommate. William Kronick ’55’s book is titled The Cry of Sirens.] Greece’s Pivotal Role in World War II and Its Importance to the U.S. Today edited by Eugene T. Rossides ’49. Rossides, who edited The Truman Doctrine of Aid to Greece: A Fifty-Year Retrospective (1998), analyzes Greece’s role in the fight against the Axis Powers and the high price it paid to achieve independence and demo-cracy (American Hellenic Institute Foundation, $20). Down Darkness Wide: U.S. Marshals and the Last Frontier
by James H. Chenoweth ’50. During the post Civil
War westward expansion, the frontier was patrolled by United States
marshals. While many marshals found new jobs after the frontier
closed, this book traces the lives of the men who continued for
the next 47 years as marshals in Alaska Transforming a College: The Story of a Little-Known College’s Strategic Climb to National Distinction by George Keller ’51. How did North Carolina’s Elon College recover from the brink of closure to become renowned? Keller, former editor of CCT, examines the success of Elon’s administration’s strategic plan and offers a guide for other colleges (Johns Hopkins University Press, $26.95). Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy by Gerald M. Pomper ’55. In this redefinition of a “hero” in a democratic society, eight Americans show that “true heroes” are individuals who, during times of national crises, courageously do important jobs well. (Yale University Press, $30).
An Enlarging Vision: Early Essays and Stories by Robert Emmet Long ’56. This collection of book reviews from the late ’70s includes Gallagher House, Long’s cycle of stories about an Irish-American boy’s life in an upstate hotel that is like a house of illusion (Xlibris, $33.99 hardcover, $22.99 paper). First Impressions: Observations on Theater and Books
by Robert Emmet Long ’56. Theater and book reviews
and essays written by Long in the late ’60s and early ’70s,
including his memoir of the Living Theatre’s Judith Malina
and Julian Beck, whom he got
Ten Essential Texts in the Philosophy of Religion: Classics
and Contemporary Issues New York State Society of the Cincinnati: Biographies by Francis J. Sypher Jr. ’63. This anthology contains biographies of New York State Society members and other Continental officers from the Revolutionary War, including genealogical details and other historical descriptions (New York State Society of Cincinnati, $200). A Patent System for the 21st Century edited by Stephen A. Merrill ’65, Richard C. Levin and Mark B. Myers. This collection of essays describes the patent system in terms of patent quality and litigation and contains a section that focuses on software and biotechnology patents (National Academic Press, $35).
Implementing Change in Health Systems: Market Reforms in the United Kingdom, Sweden and the Netherlands by Michael I. Harrison ’66. Harrison explores the possible outcomes of market reforms and competition between insurers and providers on the quality of the health systems and patient care in the United Kingdom, Sweden and the Netherlands. (SAGE Publications, $39.95). How Cartels Endure and How They Fail: Studies of Industrial Collusion edited by Peter Z. Grossman ’70. This collection of economic essays examines the behavior and impact of cartels on world markets and includes historical and recent examples of various cartels (Edward Elgar, $115). Secrets Men Don’t Want Women to Know by Will Willis Jr. ’74. Willis gives women an “inside look” into the minds of men as he reveals secrets to happy relationships, maintaining trust in marriage, avoiding affairs, having kids and surviving divorce (Willis & Associates, $14.95). If You’re Not Living on the Edge You’re Taking
Up Too Much Space: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Career
by Will Willis Jr. ’74. In this business how-to guide,
Willis offers tips for those starting a new career, wanting The Handbook of Business Valuation and Intellectual Property Analysis edited by Robert F. Reilly ’75 and Robert P. Schweihs. This business handbook offers instruction and analyses on business valuation, damages, transfer price and intellectual property, helping professionals as well as beginners make effective decisions (McGraw-Hill, $99.95). Heal Your Knees: How to Prevent Knee Surgery and What to Do If You Need It by Robert Klapper M.D. ’79 and Lynda Huey. Klapper, an orthopedic surgeon and water therapy expert, shows how you can preserve the spring in your step by familiarizing yourself with the knee’s function, available medication, tests and rehabilitation (M. Evans and Co., $21.95).
Stroke and the Family: A New Guide by Joel Stein M.D. ’82. Part of the Harvard Press Family Health Guides, this book provides advice on coping with a family member who has suffered a stroke. Stein describes the importance of a well-rounded approach to physical, social and emotional care (Harvard University Press, $17.95). Perilous Performances: Gender and Regency in Early Modern France by Katherine Crawford ’88. This scholarly commentary on the increasing political influences of women such as Catherine de Medicis, Marie de Medicis, Anne of Austria and the ill-fated Marie-Antoinette explores the rising role of female regents in the study of the monarchy of early modern France (Harvard University Press, $49.95).
Wedding Chic: The Savvy Bride’s Guide to Getting More While Paying Less by Nina Willdorf ’99. The author of City Chic: An Urban Girl’s Guide to Livin’ Large on Less offers advice and cost-saving tips for creating the perfect wedding (Perigee, $14.95). Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy by Julian H. Franklin, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy. Franklin investigates animals’ rights by expounding on his philosophy as well as the theories of contemporary philosophers (Columbia University. Press, $35). Beyond the Gray Flannel Suit: Books from the 1950s That Made American Culture by David Castronovo ’68 GSAS, ’75 GSAS. Castronovo offers a critical assessment of 1950s literature, showing how it shaped American culture and continues to influence, discussing works such as On the Road by Jack Kerouac ’44 and Howl by Allen Ginsberg ’48. He includes the impacts of literary critics such as Lionel Trilling ’25 (Continuum, $22.95). Laura Butchy ’04 SOA, Peter
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