Academic Book Club

Alison Stratten
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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.

Episodes

  1. 16h ago ·  Video

    What happens when a word takes on a life all of its own? With Dr. Japonica Brown-Saracino

    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?

  2. Aug 29 ·  Video

    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.

  3. Aug 21 ·  Bonus

    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!

  4. Jul 25

    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!

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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Alison Stratten
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alison Stratten