The following books were reviewed in the October issue of
Choice magazine (requires subscription):
Catholic Women of Congo-Brazzaville"Martin, ...an authority on the history of west-central Africa, has written a highly readable history of Catholic women in Congo-Brazzaville. ...A thoughtful and thought-provoking book."
Considering Transcendence: Elements of a Physiological Genealogy"De Nys offers an ambitious, timely work on philosophical theology dealing with the fundamental religious concept of transcendence. ...All students and scholars of religion will find this book beneficial and rewarding. Copious notes, a fine bibliography, and a useful index enhance the value of the work."
Indian Secularism: A Social and Intellectual History, 1890-1950"What comes through in Tejani's study is that despite claims to the contrary, India was (and is) dominated by one ethnic group, variously orthodox but homogeneously Hindu."
Orthodox Jews in America"Discussions of the 'open' orthodoxy of Edah and Yeshiva Chovevei Torah, women's status, and the place of modern scientific education illuminate today's deep tensions... "
Sound Targets: American Soldiers and Music in the War in Iraq"Pieslak provides a nimble examination of the influence and life of music in the Iraq war."
The Great American Symphony: Music, the Depression, and War"The author's excellent vignettes on these composers encompass factual and anecdotal material along with his own informed evaluation of the oeuvre of each. ...Highly recommended."
The New Black Gods
"The editors of this fine collection of essays have resurrected the influence and importance of Arthur Fauset's classic study..."