Charles King is a writer and professor of international affairs and government at Georgetown University. His seven books include Midnight at the Pera Palace and the National Jewish Book Award winner Odessa. King’s articles and essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post and Foreign Affairs.
Charles King Books
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Gods of the Upper Air
Charles King
How a Circle of Renegade Anthropologists Reinvented Race, Sex, and Gender in the Twentieth Century
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Listen to the Intro00:00What's Gods of the Upper Air about?
Gods of the Upper Air (2019) details the story of how Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Ruth Benedict, Zora Neale Hurston and other researchers challenged pseudoscientific theories upholding racism and established the modern discipline of cultural anthropology. Tracing the travels, romances and ideas that bound this group together, these blinks recount what became a seismic shift in notions of race, sex and gender identity.
Who should read Gods of the Upper Air?
- Students of anthropology, sociology and gender studies
- Zora Neale Hurston fans
- Americans interested in racial history
What's Midnight at the Pera Palace about?
Midnight at the Pera Palace by Charles King is a captivating historical account of the famous Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul. Filled with intrigue and rich detail, the book explores the hotel's role as a meeting place for spies, writers, and travelers during the tumultuous years of the early 20th century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the time.
Who should read Midnight at the Pera Palace?
History enthusiasts who are curious about the cultural and political dynamics of 20th century Istanbul
Readers who enjoy immersive storytelling that brings a bygone era to life
Individuals with a passion for travel and exploring the hidden stories behind iconic hotels
