What do slave traders and football agents have in common? Alexander Rothenberg’s new book examines the production and use of elite bodies, connecting historical practices of slavery to the working conditions of ‘wonderkids’ in contemporary sports and entertainment.

Today’s academic library must take a proactive approach to modern study and research. It is not just a repository of information, not just a place for studying, and not just a building. It is all of these things and more: A vibrant, imaginative space where collaborative learning is fostered.