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Interviews with Oxford University Press authors about their books

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Tinsel and Rust: How Hollywood Manufactured the Rust Belt (Oxford UP, 2025) tells the story of Hollywood's role in the shaping of the Rust Belt in the United States. During the 1970s and 1980s, filmic representations of shuttered auto plants, furloug... more

In Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence against Women in Africa (Oxford UP, 2020), Peace A. Medie studies the domestic implementation of international norms by examining how and why two post-conflict states in Africa, Liberia ... more

They worked Virginia's tobacco fields, South Carolina's rice marshes, and the Black Belt's cotton plantations. Wherever they lived, enslaved people found their lives indelibly shaped by the Southern environment. By day, they plucked worms and insects... more

Jawhar Aftabachi was enslaved as a child by the Ottomans in the Black Sea region in the early sixteenth century. He was then sold to the Ottoman admiral Selman Reis, who took him with his fleet to Egypt and Yemen during his wars with the Portuguese; ... more

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Recent Guests

David Silkenat
Senior lecturer in American history at the University of Edinburgh, with research focusing on the social and cultural history of the American South.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
James Lacey
Author and Hornet Chair of War Studies at the Marine Corps War College
Marine Corps War College
Episode: James Lacey, "Rome: Strategy of Empire" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Dr. Nina Wilén
Africa Director at the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations and Associate Professor at Lund University
Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations
Episode: Nina Wilén, "Securitizing the Sahel: Analyzing External Interventions and Their Consequences" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Joseph P. Viteritti
Thomas Hunter Professor of Public Policy at Hunter College
Hunter College
Episode: Joseph P. Viteritti, "Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Amie Thomasson
Daniel P. Stone Professor of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Episode: Amie Thomasson, "Rethinking Metaphysics" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Nerina Rustomji
Scholar of Islam and Muslim societies
Author of 'The Beauty of the Houri'
Episode: Nerina Rustomji, "The Beauty of the Houri: Heavenly Virgins and Feminine Ideals" (Oxford UP, 2021)
Hugo Méndez
Associate professor in ancient Mediterranean religions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Hugo Méndez, "The Gospel of John: A New History" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Kalathmika Natarajan
Lecturer in modern South Asian history and co-director of the Exeter South Asia Centre at the University of Exeter.
University of Exeter
Episode: Kalathmika Natarajan, "Coolie Migrants, Indian Diplomacy: Caste, Class and Indenture Abroad, 1914-67" (Oxford UP, 2026)
Maxim Sytch
Author of The Influence Economy
Oxford University Press
Episode: Maxim Sytch, "The Influence Economy: Decoding Supplier-Induced Demand" (Oxford UP, 2025)

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Caleb Zakarin
Editor of the New Books Network, specializing in the intersection of literature and academic discourse.

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Ali Anooshahr, "Slavery in the Early Mughal World: The Life and Thoughts of Jawhar Aftabachi (1520s–1580s)" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: What does the change from 'gholam' to 'chela' tell us about the court's workings?
Ali explains that the term reflects a rethinking of the role of slaves at court, positioning them as disciples rather than mere property.
Ali Anooshahr, "Slavery in the Early Mughal World: The Life and Thoughts of Jawhar Aftabachi (1520s–1580s)" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: Can you just very briefly introduce yourself and talk about your field of expertise?
Dr. Ali Anooshahr discusses his work on Indo-Persian history and how the idea for his book came from studying Persian texts from the Mughal Empire.
David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: Can you elaborate on how you became interested in the environmental history of slavery in America?
My previous research in Southern history alongside my interest in environmental justice and recent events like Hurricane Katrina influenced my focus on the environmental history of slavery.
Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: What is the role of these international and domestic factors?
International actors are important for norm creation, while domestic factors and actors play a central role in the institutionalization of these norms.
Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: Can you tell us how you came to write this book?
Peace Medie shares her personal experiences living in Liberia during the Civil War which shaped her interest in studying armed conflict and gender-based violence.

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This series provides in-depth conversations with authors affiliated with a prominent academic publisher, focusing on their latest publications and insights in various fields including history, political science, and sociology. The episodes often highlight significant themes such as international relations, colonial history, cultural identities, and the role of ethics in policy-making. The discussions are characterized by engaging dialogues that unveil the academic rigor and personal narratives behind each author's work, making the content both informative and accessible to listeners interested in scholarly discussions and contemporary issues. The unique blend of expert opinions and diverse topics ensures a rich listening experience, appeali... more

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