Prof. David Atherton's book recognized by Columbia University Press

Professor David Atherton's newest book, Writing Violence: The Politics of Form in Early Modern Japanese Literature, has been recognized by the American Library Association as a 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title. This prestigious distinction highlights the book's overall excellence in presentation and scholarship, its importance relative to other literature in the field, its distinction as a pioneering treatment of its subject, its originality, and its value to undergraduate students and library collections. Congratulations, Prof. Atherton!