Book List for Session20212022

Introduction

The 20212022 academic session introduced an eclectic mix of titles across disciplines, aiming to support core curricula, enrich elective courses, and inspire independent reading. The selections were made after consultation with faculty, student representatives, and the library acquisition committee. This page presents the finalized list, grouped by subject area, and provides brief annotations to help students identify resources that match their interests and study needs.

Humanities & Social Sciences

History & Culture

• The World: A History by David Christian A sweeping narrative that ties together global events from prehistory to the present. Ideal for introductory worldhistory courses and comparative studies.
• Postcolonial Studies: A Critical Introduction by Helen Gilbert & Sarah E. Lewis Offers concise chapters on theory and case studies, useful for both upperlevel seminars and independent research.
• Modern Japan: A History by Andrew Gordon Provides a balanced view of Japans transformation from the Meiji Restoration to contemporary society.

Literature & Language

• Reading Contemporary Fiction by James Smith Examines narrative techniques in recent novels; includes discussion questions for classroom use.
• The Cambridge Companion to Linguistic Anthropology edited by Ruth Green A collection of essays linking language, culture, and power.
• Poetry of the 21st Century edited by Laura Mitchell Anthology featuring diverse voices from around the globe, accompanied by critical commentary.

Philosophy & Ethics

• Ethics in a Digital Age by Sofia Patel Discusses moral dilemmas arising from AI, data privacy, and social media.
• Philosophy: The Basics by Nigel Warburton A clear, accessible introduction to major philosophical questions and thinkers.

Science, Technology & Mathematics

Natural Sciences

• The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee Traces the discovery of genetics and its impact on medicine.
• Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions by Bob Watson Provides uptodate evidence and policy recommendations.
• Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday, Robert Resnick & Jearl Walker Core textbook for firstyear physics students, now in its 12th edition.

Computer Science & Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (4thed.) by Stuart Russell & Peter Norvig The standard reference for AI courses.
• Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship by Robert C.Martin Essential reading for software development labs.
• Data Science for Business by Foster Provost & Tom Fawcett Bridges statistical concepts with realworld business applications.

Mathematics

• Calculus: Early Transcendentals by James Stewart Widely used in calculus III courses.
• Introduction to Probability by Dimitri P.Bertsekas & John N.Tsitsiklis Offers rigorous treatment suited for engineering and datascience students.

Business & Management

• Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases by Fred R.David Combines theory with realworld case analysis.
• The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Guides entrepreneurs through iterative product development.
• Financial Accounting by Jerry J.Weygandt, Paul D.Kimmel & Donald E.Kieso Core text for introductory accounting courses.

Health & Wellness

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Explores trauma and its physiological effects.
• Nutrition: From Science to You by Joan Salge Blake Evidencebased guide for nutrition students.
• Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health by Deborah H.Gordon Introduces fundamental concepts for publichealth curricula.

How to Use This List

Each title is linked to its WorldCat entry (or the publishers site) for easy lookup. Faculty are encouraged to adopt or recommend these books in syllabi, while students can use the annotations to identify reading material for assignments, projects, or personal interest.

Copies are available in the campus librarys print and electronic collections. If a title is not immediately accessible, request it through our InterLibrary Loan service. For ebooks, use the universitys authentication portal to download PDFs or read online.