CWRU Faculty and Staff Author Publications

La maldita circunstancia : Ensayos sobre literatura cubana by Damaris Puñales Es justamente el fin de "la maldita circunstancia de la excepcionalidad cubana" - que más temprano que tarde ha de llegar - lo que pone en incógnita el rumbo de la literatura cubana.

The Films of Kore-Eda Hirokazu: An Elemental Cinema by Linda C. Erlich Readers will gain a special understanding of Kore-eda’s films through a novel connection to the natural elements as reflected in Japanese traditional aesthetics.

Cases on Green Energy and Sustainable Development by Peter Yang A critical research book emphasizes the crucial role of renewable energy and energy efficiency in energy transition and sustainable development. Covering topics such as economics, energy storage, and transportation technologies, this book is valuable for environmentalists, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking to address sustainability challenges and promote a greener future

Capital Culture: Perspectives in Ethnic Studies II by Cheryl Toman Human capital, political, economic, disaster, in a word, Capital Culture! These are the facets of this volume which brings together eleven transdisciplinary researchers from four countries for a lively conversation in French and English. The result is an interdisciplinary dialogue between Asian-American literature, French-speaking studies, English-speaking African literature, African studies, Caribbean studies, cultural studies, and ethnic studies.

Asedios al caimán letrado: literatura y poder en la Revolución cubana by Emilio J. Gallardo-Saborido (Editor); Jesús Gómez-de-Tejada (Editor); Damaris Punales-Alpizar (Editor) This volume proposes a journey through the literature of the Cuban Revolution from its beginnings to the most recent years. Specifically, the chapters included here establish a provocative dialogue between literature and Cuban political and cultural powers.

Awu's Story: A Novel by Justine Mintsa; Cheryl Toman (Translator); Thérèse Kuoh-Moukoury (Foreword by) Supplemented with a foreword and critical introduction highlighting Justine Mintsa's importance in African literature, Awu's Story is an essential work of African women's writing and the only published work to meditate this deeply on some of the Fang's most cherished legends and oral history.

Connectionism and Second Language Acquisition by Yasuhiro Shirai The latest title in the Cognitive Science and Second Language Acquisition series presents a comprehensive review of connectionist research in second language acquisition (SLA). Second language researchers and the cognitive science community will find accessible discussions of the relevance of connectionist research to SLA.

Mujer Pelo-pez (Fish Hair Woman) by Merlinda Bobis (Author); Jacqueline Nanfito (Translator) Merlinda Bobis combines magical realism and historical fiction to unravel a multi-layered, horrific tale about terrorism in the Philippines, where natives still feel the aftermath of the Total War (1987-1989).

Anne: An Imagining of the Life of Anne Frank by Marjorie Agosin (Author); Francisca Yanez (Illustrator); Jacqueline Nanfito (Translator) In her quest to introduce more young people to this tragic tale of the irrepressible Anne, the author provides a lyrical and engaging imagining of Anne's world. Through Anne's eyes, the reader is taken on the family's journey: their flight from Hitler's Germany, the excitement of a new start in Amsterdam, and their eventual confinement in a small set of hidden rooms where they lived in fear of discovery, transportation, and likely death.

Le code de l'indigénat : Ou, le fondement des États autocratiques en Afrique francophone by Gilbert Doho Instrument de terreur, il servit à asseoir la toute puissance des gouverneurs et leur adjoints et après les indépendances, la toute puissance des tortionnaires que de Gaulle et Foccart placent à la tête des nouvelles nations francophones.

Reconfiguring Class, Gender, Ethnicity and Ethics on the Internet in China by Haomin Gong; Xin Yang This book investigates the ways in which class, gender, ethnicity and ethics are reconfigured, complicated and enriched by the closely intertwined online and offline realities in China. It combs through a wide range of theories on Internet culture, intellectual history, and literary, film, and cultural studies, and explores a variety of online cultural materials, including digitized spoofing, microblog fictions, micro films, online fictions, web dramas, photographs, flash mobs, popular literature, and films.

The White Islands-Las islas blancas by Marjorie Agosín; Jacqueline Nanfito (Translator); Michal Held (Introduction by) An evocative and sensual voyage to communities mostly lost after the Holocaust, The White Islands offers a lighthouse of remembrance, a lyrical world recovered with language and song, lament and joy, longing and hope.

Women Writers of Gabon: Literature and Herstory by Cheryl Toman Sheds light on the invisibility of women historically, politically, and cross-culturally. This omission has led to the exclusion of Gabonese literature from the African canon. However, the book delves into the unique aspects of Gabonese women’s writing, demonstrating its critical significance and positioning Gabonese women writers as a major force in African literature.

Afropean by Alice Endamne; Cheryl Toman Few works of literature capture the day-to-day life of a black family in France quite like Alice Endamne's Afropean. Published originally in French Endamne's first novel opens with the start of the school year in fall 1989 and culminates with the end of the summer in 1990. The reader follows the life of its teen protagonist, Laetitia Obame, and those of her friends, family, teachers, and acquaintances, with particular attention paid to her skinhead-turned-boyfriend, Stéphane Pellerin.

El estado de Las Cosas: Cine latinoamericano en el nuevo milenio. by Gabriela Copertari (Editor) A collective volume on Latin American cinema.

Modern German Plays by Peter Yang Uses some of the most famous modern plays written in German as vehicles to teach German language, literature, and culture.

Rolling Back the Tide of Climate Change in the USA and China: Renewable Solutions and Policy Instruments by Peter Yang (Author),‎ Miriam Kennet (Editor),‎ Iolanda Cum (Editor) The United States and China jointly constitute a significant portion of the global economy and CO2 emissions. Their actions are pivotal in the fight against global warming. However, blame games and delayed action hinder progress. This book investigates the environmental impacts of these economic giants and their greening efforts. It addresses ethical questions, assesses sustainability challenges, and proposes policy innovations.

The Fury and Cries of Women by Angèle Rawiri; Sara Hanaburgh (Translator); Cheryl Toman (Afterword by) Angèle Rawiri, Gabon’s first female novelist, delves into issues previously explored by writers like Mariama Bâ and Aminata Sow Fall. Her third novel, Emilienne, stands as the richest of her fictional prose. The gripping narrative follows modern woman Emilienne, who challenges traditional norms and seeks emancipation. Her journey intersects with cultural expectations related to motherhood, marriage, polygamy, divorce, and passion.

La Cicatrice by Gilbert Doho Recounts the history of the French 'Punitive Expedition' in the Bamileke and the 'Pacification' of the Bassa land.

El Atlántico como frontera : Mediaciones culturales entre Cuba y España by Damaris Puñales Alpízar (Editora) Mediaciones culturales entre Cuba y Españaquiere ser una recensión de algunas de ellas, en sus más conspicuas variaciones, desde los aportes de María Zambrano y Juan Ramón Jiménez hasta la escritura de la poesía más contemporánea de ambas orillas.

Good Films, Cheap Wine, Few Friends by Juan Luis Bunuel; Linda C. Ehrlich (Editor) Juan Luis Buñuel's memoirs provide an intimate glimpse into the life of a vibrant man who moved in influential circles during the twentieth century. Originally penned for his children, these memoirs are now generously shared with the public, complete with an introduction and a rich selection of illustrations and annotations curated by Linda C. Ehrlich.

Cinematic Reveries by Linda C. Ehrlich A collection of 29 prose poems that serve as unique gateways to films, focusing on gestures, stillness, and water imagery. The writings are exploratory and elegiac, offering new perspectives on film criticism. They highlight the significance of water, a range of gestures, and moments of stillness across films from various regions. Inspired by Raúl Ruíz's sentiment, they pay homage to films that resonate deeply.

Kotoba no rikigaku : ōyō gengogaku eno shōtai by Shirai Yasuhiro Applied linguistics.

Defying the Global Language by Cheryl Toman (Editor) Engages in a conversation initiated by renowned intellectuals and writers worldwide, transcending cultural boundaries. It delves into the reclamation of languages that were once considered colonial or vehicular. The essays draw upon significant works of written and oral literature, theater, and media. Within the field of ethnic studies, the book presents essential theories, incorporating perspectives from linguistic and literary theory, as well as feminist and disability theories.

Le chien noir: La confession publique au Cameroun by Gilbert Doho "Ce roman historique remet au goût du jour le débat sur le quasi-génocide perpétré en pays bamiléké au lendemain de l'indépendance de 1960. Véritable piège grossier, la "Confession" fut la voie pensée du crime politique étendu à toute une région, à tout un groupe ethnique."

Uneven Modernity by Haomin Gong Haomin Gong’s study, Uneven Modernity, explores the paradoxes of postsocialist China—economic growth alongside political conservatism and cultural diversity. Gong interprets these paradoxes as both challenges and opportunities that shape cultural production.

Désastre à Fodong : Regard sur le devoir de résistance by Gilbert Doho Ce livre narre les rivalités interethniques qui consolident les identités des peuples qui forment les Grassfields Cameroun d'avant et d'après le partage de Berlin.

Escrito en cirílico : El ideal soviético en la cultura cubana posnoventa by Damaris Puñales-Alpízar Discusses Cuban literature in the 20th century and the influences from the Soviet Union.

La nieve es nuestra by Cristián Gómez Olivares Luces de Gálibo insiste con un nuevo libro de este poeta chileno afincado en EEUU. La mejor poesía en castellano es la que nos llega desde el otro lado del Atlántico.

Eigo kyōshi no tame no daini gengo shūtokuron nyūmon = Second language acquisition: An Introduction For English Language Teachers by Yasuhiro Shirai Introduction text for English language teachers.

These Hands by Per Aage Brandt; Thom Satterlee Translated from the Danish by Thom Satterlee THESE HANDS is an extraordinary bilingual poetry collection from renowned Danish poet Per Aage Brandt.

Women and Clothes by Brigitte Kronauer; Jutta Ittner (Translator) A postmodern Bildungsroman explores the external manifestations, the interior tensions, the seismic shifts, and the underlying fears and desires that determine the formation of female identity.

La casa de Trotsky by Cristián Gómez Olivares The house of Trotsky

Generational Shifts in Contemporary German Culture by Laurel Cohen-Pfister (Editor); Susanne Vees-Gulani (Editor) This collection of essays connects generational discourse in German culture to contemporary works addressing significant sociohistorical events since the Nazi era.

Homenaje a Chester Kallman by Cristian Gomez Olivares Todos nuestros libros los importamos a pedido. Cuando usted compra, realizamos el pedido a la editorial en el exterior y lo importamos. Una vez recibido en nuestro depósito lo enviamos a su domicilio.

Space Oddities by Marie Lathers Examines the representation of women in outer space films from 1960 to 2000, with an emphasis on films in which women are either denied or given the role of astronaut. By applying insights from contemporary gender, race, and species theories to popular imaginings of women in space, the status of the Space Race as a cultural construct that reproduces and/or warps terrestrial gender structures is revealed.

Constructs of Desire by Brigitte Kronauer; Jutta Ittner (Editor) This collection of excerpts and stories from German author Brigitte Kronauer provides an introduction to her work for the English-speaking world. Although highly regarded in her native land, she has remained virtually unknown outside its boundaries.

Malditos latinos, malditos sudacas: Poesía iberoamericana made in USA by Mónica de la Torre, Cristián Gómez Hispanic American poetry collection in Spanish.

Desintegración y Justicia en el Cine Argentino Contemporáneo by Gabriela Copertari Este libro analiza, en una serie de películas argentinas contemporáneas (Buenos Aires viceversa, 76 89 03, Nueve reinas, El hijo de la novia, Herencia y El juego de la silla), las interpretaciones y representaciones de la experiencia social de pérdida y desintegración nacional producida por la implementación de la globalización neoliberal en los años noventa en Argentina.

Défis de la métaphore en traduction [texte imprimé] : le cas d'un roman inclassable, "Un spasme de vacuité", par Jean-Marie Damais by Fabienne Pizot-Haymore Par nature, certains textes dits "pragmatiques" sont dénués de cet artifice de la pensée. Dans cet ouvrage, nous nous intéressons à la place de la métaphore dans la traduction littéraire, ce qui, en outre, n'exclut pas des considérations commerciales : en tant que produit fini, une traduction littéraire n'existe que si le style employé correspond aux attentes dans la langue cible d'un public choisi. Il s'agit donc d'une transposition culturelle si bien réussie que le lecteur peut croire le texte écrit dans sa langue maternelle.

Contemporary Matriarchies in Cameroonian Francophone Literature: 'On est ensemble' by Cheryl Toman A comprehensive text on the history of women’s writing in Francophone Cameroon and concentrates specifically on women’s empowerment using African constructs to interpret tradition.

Hokubei de yomitoku kindai Nihon bungaku: tōzai hikaku bunka no kokoromi by Takao Hagiwara Modern Japanese Literature Read in North America: A Comparative Approach (北米で読み解く近代日本文学　東西比較文化のこころみ)

Gaikokugo gakushū no kagaku : daini gengo shūtokuron to wa nani ka by Yasuhiro Shirai Provides English language study and teaching materials for Japanese speakers.

Signos bajo la piel = Marks Beneath the Skin by Pia Barrios, Jacqueline Nanfito "Partiendo de la premisa que la autora de Signos bajo la piel busca reinventar el lenguaje del cuerpo erotizado, al elaborarlo desde una perspectiva postfeminista, este trabajo explora la representación del deseo en los cuentos de Pía Barros. Haciendo uso de las teorías del cuerpo de Hélene Cixous y de Luce Irigaray, el ensayo examina los distintos modos en que estos cuentos encaran la necesidad de re-concebir y re-escribir, desde la diferencia genérica, la experiencia erótica de un grupo heterogéneo de mujeres."

The Cinema of Victor Erice by Linda C. Ehrlich The collection “The Cinema of Victor Erice: An Open Window” coincides with the DVD release of “The Spirit of the Beehive” and offers a comprehensive look at Victor Erice’s cinematic work. This edition, which includes new essays and translations, delves into Erice’s influential films such as “The Spirit of the Beehive,” “El Sur,” and “Dream of Light,” as well as his recent work “La morte rouge.” It features contributions from film scholars and Erice himself, providing insights into his films’ aesthetics, historical context, and societal impact, reflecting on Spanish society and global cinema.

On Evelyne Accad: Essays in Literature, Feminism, and Cultural Studies by Cheryl Toman For three decades, Evelyne Accad has been one of the most prominent Arab Francophone writers and theorists. This book is invaluable for students or specialists who study, teach, or research Accad's life and works.

The Handbook of East Asian Psycholinguistics by Ping Li (Editor); Elizabeth Bates (Editor); Li Hai Tan (Editor); Ovid J. L. Tzeng (Editor) This handbook focuses on the psycholinguistic study of Chinese, a language spoken by one-fifth of the world’s population.

People Theater and Grassroots Empowerment in Cameroon by Gilbert Doho Discusses grassroots empowerment in Cameroonian theatre.

Proust's Deadline by Christine M. Cano Marcel Proust’s multivolume masterpiece, À la recherche du temps perdu, began to appear in 1913. Over the next fifty years, it gained a reputation as one of the greatest literary works of the twentieth century. But the novel’s classic image as a completed work was later shattered by the discovery of unpublished drafts, and the “war of the Prousts” has kept scholars arguing over its definitive form ever since.

Como un "ciego en una habitación" a oscuras by Cristian Gomez Olivares Con este libro, el poeta chileno Cristian Gómez Olivares recoge y condensa las marcas de estilo de sus libros anteriores -señala Oscar Torres Duque-, en un dialogo intenso consigo mismo que sin embargo es un dialogo, Conversaciones, sería su obsesiva versión en este poemario, un pertinaz hablar en prosa, aunque se insista una y otra vez : Esto no es un poema en prosa sino

Pie quebrado by Cristian Gomez Olivares

Spaces, Domains, and Meaning by Per Aage Brandt The essays of this book develop a semiotic elaboration of the theory of mental spaces, a grounding hypothesis of semantic domains, and the methodologically necessary idea of a mental architecture corresponding to the neural organization of our brain, and compatible with the basic facts of human phenomenology.

Au-delà du lac de nénuphars: Théâtre by Gilbert Doho Explores government drama and theater and Cameroon politics.

Gaikokugo gakushū ni seikōsuru hito, shinai hito : daini gengo shūtokuron e no shōtai by Yasuhiro Shirai Provides English language study and teaching for Japanese speakers.

Trauma and Guilt by Susanne Vees-Gulani Dieses Buch analysiert Werke der Nachkriegsliteratur, die Flächenbombardements deutscher Städte behandeln, im Kontext der Traumatheorie und der Schuldfrage im Hinblick auf Deutschlands Nazi-Vergangenheit.

The L2 Acquisition of Tense-Aspect Morphology by M. Rafael Salaberry (Editor); Yasuhiro Shirai (Editor) The present volume provides a cross-linguistic perspective for tense-aspect in L2 acquisition.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach als Sozialreformerin by Enno Lohmeyer Biography of Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830-1916), a female social reformer in Germany.

English for Science and Technology by Yoram Daon A language course of study for baccalaureate-oriented college programs.

Women/ Gabriela Mistral by Gabriela Mistral (Editor); Marjorie Agosín (Editor); Jacqueline Nanfito (Editor); Isabel Allende (Editor) Gabriela Mistral (1889–1957), the sole Latin American woman to be honored with a Nobel Prize, spent her twilight years in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of profound literary contributions. Mistral enriches the factual essay with personal and heartfelt touches, carving out a new domain for female intellectuals in society. Her essays celebrate figures ranging from her cherished mother to famed literary figures like Victoria Ocampo and Emily Brontë, as well as artists including Chilean sculptor Laura Rodig and iconic dancer Isadora Duncan, delving into themes of feminism, women’s roles in politics, and female education.

Play Is Play: Theatrical Illusion In Chinese Wall By Frisch And Other "Epic" Plays By Brecht, Wilder, Hazelton, And Li by Peter Yang Although traditional comparative literary research has always placed 'epic' plays of Brecht, Fisch, Wilder, Hazelton, and Li in the category of the same name, the label 'epic' actually minimizes the nature of these plays and the ways in which they have influenced modern world theatre. The 'epic' plays of these playwrights are not strictly 'epic,' but also theatrical. Because these plays have consciously involved spectators, they have created a double illusion, enhancing the original illusion rather than destroying it.

El Sueno: Cartographies of Knowledge and the Self by Jacqueline C. Nanfito A seminal work of the Hispanic Baroque this is a pioneering Latin American feminist text. The study uniquely examines the text's poetic spatial conception, revealing how Sor Juana constructs a verbal labyrinth that mirrors the complexities of seventeenth-century colonial Mexico.

The Acquisition of Lexical and Grammatical Aspect by Ping Li; Yasuhiro Shirai Second language learning, particularly among adults, causes more difficulty. This series is a collection of high-quality monographs on language acquisition. The series serves the needs of everyone who wants to know more about the problem of language acquisition in general and/or about language acquisition in specific contexts.

Kindai Nihon bungaku no tokushitsu : Shikyū no (datsu) keijijōgaku o megutte by Hagiwara Takao Characteristics of modern Japanese literature specifically centering on the “Deconstructive” Metaphysics of the Womb."

Theater Ist Theater: Ein Vergleich der Kreidekreisstücke Bertolt Brechts und Li Xingdaos by Peter Yang This book is on theatricality in the chalk-circle plays by Bertolt Brecht and Li Xingdao.