Latest Books from Faculty Authors

In God and Sea Power, Suzanne Geissler Bowles, professor of history, explores the influence of religion on Adm. Alfred Thayer Mahan, the late 19th century American naval officer and historian who shaped military thought by arguing that the strength of a nation’s navy was key to its foreign policy. Bowles examines how Mahan’s Christian beliefs impacted his views on war, politics, and foreign relations. Bowles discussed her book at the Pentagon, the U.S. Naval War College, and the Naval Order of the United States.

Inclusion: The Dream and the Reality in Special Education, by Jeanne D’Haem, associate professor of special education, focuses on the laws and practices that impact the inclusion of students with disabilities in public schools. D’Haem, who has more than 30 years of experience as a special education teacher and supervisor, uses case histories to provide parents, teachers, and students with important information on educating children with special needs.

Gender, Governance and Empowerment in India, Sreevidya Kalaramadam, assistant professor of women’s studies, explores the impact of India’s decision to mandate gender quotas to ensure the presence of elected women representatives in various rungs of governance. Focusing on the southern Indian state of Karnataka, Kalaramadam looks at how the political participation of women is changing political practices in society.