<![CDATA[Academic Book Club]]>Every book is an artifact that contains an author’s story.

Based on a belief in the power of that story, Academic Book Club is a place to meet the authors of today’s most innovative, research-based writing as they discuss the content and the story behind their newest books.

Hosted by Alison Stratten, UnPodcast co-host and PhD student in Social Justice Education at the University of Toronto.

]]>www.academicbookclub.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:22:56 GMTMon, 13 Jul 2026 11:25:21 GMT60Alison Stratten<h3><b>Every book is an artifact that contains an author’s story.</b></h3><h4><b>Based on a belief in the power of that story, Academic Book Club is a place to meet the authors of today’s most innovative, research-based writing as they discuss the content and the story behind their newest books.</b></h4><p><b>Hosted by Alison Stratten, UnPodcast co-host and PhD student in Social Justice Education at the University of Toronto. </b></p>episodicAlison Strattenalison@unmarketing.comno<![CDATA[The Death and Life of Gentrification: A New Map of a Persistent Idea]]>In this episode we speak to the author of The Death and Life of Gentrification: A New Map of a Persistent Idea, Dr. Japonica Brown-Saracino.

Published by Princeton University Press, her new book traces  how the concept  - originally intended to describe the brick-and-mortar transformation of neighborhoods  - has come to characterize transformations that have little to do with cities.

What is gained and what is lost when a word that once narrowly referred to neighborhood change takes on a life all its own?


]]>59cdcdd3-8d36-4ee1-b27e-ed702e7c0416Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:33 GMT<p>In this episode we speak to the author of <i>The Death and Life </i>of Gentrification: <i>A New Map of a Persistent Idea, </i>Dr. Japonica Brown-Saracino.</p><p></p><p>Published by Princeton University Press, her new book traces  how the concept  - originally intended to describe the brick-and-mortar transformation of neighborhoods  - has come to characterize transformations that have little to do with cities.</p><p></p><p>What is gained and what is lost when a word that once narrowly referred to neighborhood change takes on a life all its own?</p><p><br /></p>no00:25:2414The Death and Life of Gentrification: A New Map of a Persistent Ideafull<![CDATA[Commoning Labour and Democracy at Work When Workers Take Over]]>In this episode, co-authors Dr. Dario Azzellini and Dr. Marcelo Vieta discuss their new book, Commoning Labour and Democracy at WorkWhen Workers Take Over (Routledge). They share lessons learned from putting the book together, key concepts, and how we can all create democracy and well-being in the workplace.


]]>4036ae28-4931-4909-9c3c-2da3f70ba8f8Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:30:18 GMT<p>In this episode, co-authors <b>Dr. Dario Azzellini and Dr. Marcelo Vieta</b> discuss their new book, <b>Commoning Labour and Democracy at WorkWhen Workers Take Over </b>(Routledge). They share lessons learned from putting the book together, key concepts, and how we can all create democracy and well-being in the workplace.</p><p><br /></p>no00:34:4413Commoning Labour and Democracy at Work When Workers Take Overfull<![CDATA[Special Episode! I published a book, now what? Interview with Jenny Rossberg, NYU Press]]>Today on Academic Book Club, we speak to Jenny Rossberg, Publicity and Rights Manager for New York University Press.

Jenny shares resources and expert advice for experienced, new, and aspiring authors, looking to get the word out about their latest academic books - valuable knowledge no author should be without - especially how to avoid the pitfalls in today’s media landscape. An expert cheerleader and connector, Jenny shares what she thinks is needed in publishing. Are you the person to write it? Listen in and see what Jenny has to say!


]]>d2ebdcb4-3566-4d61-9286-16a1835c24c3Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:31:23 GMT<p>Today on Academic Book Club, we speak to <b>Jenny Rossberg, Publicity and Rights Manager for New York University Press.</b></p><p>Jenny shares resources and expert advice for experienced, new, and aspiring authors, looking to get the word out about their latest academic books - valuable knowledge no author should be without - especially how to avoid the pitfalls in today’s media landscape. An expert cheerleader and connector, Jenny shares what she thinks is needed in publishing. Are you the person to write it? Listen in and see what Jenny has to say!</p><p><br /></p>no00:18:4712Special Episode! I published a book, now what? Interview with Jenny Rossberg, NYU Pressbonus<![CDATA[Free To Be More: Creative Activism in the Era of Black Lives Matter]]>What does it mean to practice the future together? In this episode of the ABC podcast, we explore the intersection of art, activism, and Black futures in conversation with Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware and Ra'anaa Yaminah Ekundayo. Discover how creative expressions shape social justice movements and envision a more free and just future. And, if you’re a twin, you really should listen to the end!]]>2d14c09a-7e05-4472-baf4-3148a5fac504Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:15:13 GMT<h4>What does it mean to practice the future together? In this episode of the ABC podcast, we explore the intersection of art, activism, and Black futures in conversation with Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware and Ra'anaa Yaminah Ekundayo. <b>Discover how creative expressions shape social justice movements and envision a more free and just future. And, if you’re a twin, you really should listen to the end!</b></h4>no00:32:2511Free To Be More: Creative Activism in the Era of Black Lives Matterfull