Alumni Publications
Alumni Publications
We are thrilled to share the following news about recent books, articles, and other publications authored by Horace Mann School alumni.
Martin Duberman ‘48
Martin Duberman ’48 has written a new book: Reaching Ninety (Chicago Review Press). One of the LGBTQ+ community’s maverick thinkers and historians, Martin looks back on 90 years of life, his history in the movement, and what he’s learned. In the early Sixties, he published a path-breaking article defending the Abolitionists against the then-standard view of them as “misguided fanatics.” In 1964, his documentary play, In White America, which reread the history of racist oppression in this country, toured the country—most notably during Freedom Summer—and became an international hit. Duberman then took on the profession of history for failing to admit the inherent subjectivity of all re-creations of the past. He radically democratized his own seminars at Princeton, for which he was excoriated by powerful professors in his own department, leading him to renounce his tenured full professorship and to join the faculty of the CUNY Graduate School. At CUNY, too, he was initially blocked from offering a pioneering set of seminars on the history of gender and sexuality, but after a fifteen-year struggle succeeded in establishing the Center for Gay and Lesbian Studies—which became a beacon for emerging scholars in that new field. By the early Seventies, Duberman had broadened his struggle against injustice by becoming active in protesting the war in Vietnam and in playing a central role in forming the National Lesbian and Gay Task Force and Queers for Economic Justice. Down to the present-day he continues through his writing to champion those working for a more equitable society. (Source: Chicago Review Press)
Recent reviews:
- “An energetic, fun, and kvetchy take-no-prisoners memoir of the American theater, academic ironies, and gay activist warfare. Duberman is a conflicted and talented man reaching high and low for an elusive resolution to great expectations that his prodigious accomplishments never satisfy. Hustlers, cocaine, Paul Robeson, and finally the embrace of love make this a fascinating and rollicking read.” —Sarah Schulman, author of Let the Record Show
- “Reaching Ninety is a wonderful account of the life of a public intellectual whose devotion to some of the most important issues of his time has been nothing less than admirable.” —Vivian Gornick, author of Fierce Attachments and Taking a Long Look
- “Behold: another amazing book from the remarkable Martin Duberman. Born in 1930, he takes the long view of his tumultuous life, focusing on close friends and wily enemies. Theater, psychotherapy, college classrooms, gay studies, the late 1960s: there is something here for everyone curious about our recent past.” —Robert Hampel, author of Radical Teaching in Turbulent Times
A poetry collection by Alan V. Goldman ’75 was on display at the 2023 London Book Fair in April. Reflections on Mountaineering: A Journey Through Life as Experienced in the Mountains is comprised of 132 narrative-style poems that convey the insights Alan gained over his many decades of mountaineering. His poems skillfully depict the moral dilemmas that people encounter in their daily lives, but which have heightened intensity in the world of mountaineering. Readers will embark on a journey of discovery, experiencing awe and wonder, confronting fear, as well as being exposed to the grandeur of the mountains. The author explores the concepts of luck, fate, and chance in mountaineering, providing a deeper understanding of the realities that climbers face. Reflections on Mountaineering presents an opportunity to contemplate the nature of reality and explore the boundaries of human achievement. Ultimately, this collection of poems invites readers to reflect on the nature of life itself and consider how mountaineers find purpose in the very act of climbing. Alan is a graduate of Harvard College (1979) and Harvard Law School (1982). In addition to his avocation as an avid mountaineer, he practiced corporate litigation for many years and is now retired. (Source: Webwire)
Credit: London School of Economics
Keyu Jin ’00, a tenured associate professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, has just published The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism, published by Viking. China's economy has been booming for decades now. A formidable and emerging power on the world stage, the China that most Americans picture is only a rough sketch, based on American news coverage, policy, and ways of understanding. Enter Keyu Jin: a world-renowned economist who was born in China, educated in the U.S., and is now a tenured professor at the London School of Economics. A person fluent in both Eastern and Western cultures, and a voice of the new generation of Chinese who represent a radical break from the past, Jin is uniquely poised to explain how China became the most successful economic story of our time, as it has shifted from primarily state-owned enterprise to an economy that is thriving in entrepreneurship, and participation in the global economy. China’s economic realm is colorful and lively, filled with paradoxes and conundrums, and Jin believes that by understanding the Chinese model, the people, the culture and history in its true perspective, one can reconcile what may appear to be contradictions to the Western eye. What follows is an illuminating account of a burgeoning world power, its past, and its potential future. (Source: Penguin Random House)
Recent reviews:
- "The biggest geo-political change of the 21st century will be the end of exclusive Western political and economic dominance. The rise of China is at the core of this change and Keyu Jin is a brilliant thinker to take us through its implications from the perspective of someone who understands both China and the West. It is this combination of insider and outsider insight which makes The New China Playbook essential reading." —Tony Blair, former Prime Minster of the United Kingdom
- "China is running on a new playbook for innovation and technology. As a bicultural economics expert, Professor Keyu Jin understands this playbook, and demystifies it for the global audience. This book is an invaluable lens to understand the modern anatomy of China." —Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures and New York Times bestselling author of AI Superpowers
- "During the 20 years of my Presidency, through the many meetings with Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders, I tried to understand China. Now Keyu Jin provides a brilliant guidebook, a must read for everyone in business and politics engaged in the global economy." —Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, former President of Iceland and Chair of the Artic Circle
- "The most important book on China in many years, written with stunning eloquence and clarity. Jin does not cover the warts, but insists on a holistic view. Anyone who want to understand China, and how to engage with it economically and politically, will greatly benefit from this deeply original book." —Kenneth Rogoff, Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics, Harvard University
Crime writer Charles Salzberg ’63 has released his eighth book, entitled Man on the Run. (The author is interviewed in an article in this edition of The Lion’s Pride.) Readers will be immediately captivated by this absorbing crime novel which examines America’s obsession with winning, no matter how deadly the cost. Francis Hoyt, a daunting career criminal, is on the loose. Having masterfully escaped from his court appearance, Hoyt, now a fugitive, relocates to the West Coast to lick his wounds. Meanwhile, former newspaper journalist Dakota Richards embarks on her passion project: a true crime podcast. A year into her new career, she takes a deep dive into the life of the elusive Francis Hoyt. Hoyt, arrogant and desperate to get back in the limelight, taunts Dakota, dangling the possibility of cooperating with her project. Meanwhile, Hoyt is approached by a shady mob lawyer who offers him a lucrative job: breaking into a “mob bank” and liberating the contents. As Hoyt meticulously plans the break-in, Dakota unearths Hoyt's past and crosses paths with his nemesis: retired state investigator Charlie Floyd, who is on the hunt for Hoyt. As the lives of the fugitive, cop, and journalist become entangled, it's only a matter of time before their dangerous game turns lethal. (Source: Down and Out Books)
Recent reviews:
- “Smart, sly and compelling, with a fascinating main character, the very definition of intelligent suspense.” –Lee Child, international bestselling author of the Jack Reacher thrillers
- “One part heist movie, one part psychological thriller, three parts great character and blend, Salzburg’s superb Man on the Run will keep your head spinning from the first page to the last.” –Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times-bestselling author
- Man on the Run grips you from the opening page and doesn’t let go. The plot will leave you breathless with anticipation as a master burglar and a crime podcaster try to outwit and outmaneuver each other before an outrageous heist. There’s nothing better than smart characters, with smart dialogue, going head to head. You won’t want to miss a twist or turn. –Michael Wiley, Shamus Award-winning writer of the Sam Kelson mysteries