David Swartz Book order (chronological)

Focusing on the influence of Trumpism within academia, this book explores how conservative faculty have been affected by the political climate. It engages with themes of higher education politics, the sociology of intellectuals, and the dynamics of right-wing populism in contemporary America. Aimed at scholars and readers interested in these intersections, it fills a significant gap in existing research literature.

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.