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The long poem "Rothko" creatively distills 20 texts about the influential abstract expressionist artist into a dramatic monologue. It features a unique verse structure consisting of 33 sections, each containing 6 couplets of similar line lengths. Each section is introduced by a concise haiku-like quotation from three pivotal texts, enhancing the exploration of Rothko's complex legacy and artistic philosophy.

A study of the social theorist Pierre Bourdieu's work, this work focuses on a central theme, the complex relationship between culture and power, and explains that sociology for Bourdieu is a mode of political intervention. The book aims to clarify Bourdieu's concepts and correct misinterpretations.