The following books were reviewed in the September issue of Choice (requires subscription):
Bukharan Jews and the Dynamics of Global Judaism
"[T]his is a readable, illuminating, and in many ways pathbreaking book. ... Highly recommended."
Doing Physics
"Physicists and physics students will gain a fuller appreciation of what they are learning in their scientific courses, and how their technical knowledge fits into our broad culture. ... Recommended."
Beauty Unlimited
"This eclectic collection of essays provides a broad horizon from which to consider aspects of beauty. ... Themes and voices often excluded from philosophical discussions of beauty are represented, making this volume impressively inclusive. ... Recommended."
Shatterzone of Empires
"A valuable resource for scholars of central and eastern Europe and of the historical depth and character of nationalism. ... Highly recommended."
Music and the Politics of Negation
"Erudite and loquacious, Currie is a gifted storyteller whose work merits study by advanced scholars. His individual approach to the impasse created by the new musicology establishes a model by which that gulf might be bridged without returning to the status quo. ... Recommended."
Globalization and the Cultures of Business in Africa
"Spanning many disciplines and referenced with endnotes and bibliography, this volume should be in any library with collections on African studies. ... Highly recommended."
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