Books published by Rutgers University Press

Introduces readers to what it is like to be a professional anthropologist. The book focuses on the work anthropologists do, the passions they have, the way that being an anthropologist affects the kind of life they lead. It draws heavily on the experiences of twenty anthropologists interviewed by Virginia Dominguez and Brigittine French.

Iatrogenesis is the occurrence of untoward effects resulting from actions of health care providers. Edited by two renowned cardiology experts, Iatrogenicity addresses both the iatrogenicity that arises with cardiovascular interventions, as well as non-cardiovascular interventions that result in adverse consequences on the cardiovascular system.

Challenging the common assumption that the early 1960s were a drab time for American film, this book makes the bold case that 1962 was a peak year for the movies, giving audiences a prime mix of adult, artistic, and uncompromising work from Hollywood veterans, hot young directors, and international auteurs.

Begins with a love story set in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, in India's Jammu and Kashmir State, but this is also a story about territory, and the ways that love, marriage, and young people are caught up in contemporary global processes.

Explores New Jersey's musical heritage through stories about the musicians, listeners and fans who came together to create sounds from across the popular music spectrum. From the beginnings of recording in Thomas Edison's factories to Bruce Springsteen and beyond, the book examines the sounds, sights and textures of music in New Jersey.