Economics is a study of scarcity or distribution, often by weighing the costs and benefits of an action or inaction. If this documentary inspires you to research this topic more, the books below are a good place to start. Some are online; others are on 4F.
Make an appointment with a librarian to find additional resources.
If you missed the movie, the DVD lives on 4F where we have a movie viewing room. Bring your own headphones and ask at the desk.
Be an Ally. Learn about the Deaf Community. Explore the abilities and lifestyles of people experiencing limited hearing.
I was lucky enough to grow up near a university with a degree in translation, including ASL (American Sign Language). If you are interested in languages, comparing the differences between German-based sign languages, such as ASL, and later languages, such as British Sign Language, and the histories behind their diverse developments, it is a rich subject.
The films focused on children. If you are inspired to research, the following links are a good start.
Approaches to Social Research: The Case of Deaf Studies. Alys Young and Bogusia Temple. Oxford University Press, 2014. Shanghai Main H62 .Y6668 2014
Diversity in Deaf Education. Eds. Marc Marschark, Venetta Lampropoulou, and Emmanouil Skordilis, Oxford, 2016.
Deaf Gain: Raising the Stakes for Human Diversity. HDL Bauman and JJ Murray. University of Minnesota Press, 2014.
How does one know “Who am I?” What does it mean to know “Who are you?” If the
film inspires you to study film or philosophy, the library is here to help. Read on to find our best bets for researching directors, screenplays, and movie-making worldwide (including film streaming services to watch on your laptop) or try some books online or on paper.
Be sure to read Simone de Beauvoir’s introduction to The Second Sex (2 copies on 4F at HQ1190 .S42 1997) and Dejima and Gilbreath’s chapter, “Tsunamis and Earthquakes in Japanese Literature” in Japan after 3/11: Global Perspectives on the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Fukushima Meltdown.
History can be a fascinating lens to study every facet of life. History of science brings alive the changes in scientific thinking. History of literature follows the development of stories, plot devices, formats, and distribution. Studying history helps us find the facts inside folklore. If you are inspired to research start with these resources. Then follow up with a librarian, in person on 4F or online.
Mickey Mouse Monopoly. 52 mins. Media Education Foundation. 2014
The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a girlhood among ghosts. Maxine Hong Kingston. Vintage, 1989. Shanghai CT275.K5764 A33 1989
The Mouse that Roared: Disney and the end of Innocence. Henry Giroux and Grace Pollock. Rowman & Littlefield, 2010.
I Sidet: Forced Exile introduces us to internally displaced persons and those who have crossed international borders, becoming refugees. Feminist perspectives and critical assessment of non-governmental organizations are also explored in this film. Religion and location also play a part. If any of these topics inspire you as research topics in class, explore some of the following books available on the fourth floor or electronically.
China’s homeless generation: voices from the veterans of the Chinese Civil War, 1940s-1990s
Fan, Joshua • 2011; Routledge 
NYU Shanghai Library (China) Main Collection (DS777.542 .F36 2011)
Contesting feminisms: gender and Islam in Asia Ahmed Ghosh, Huma • 2015; SUNY Press
What sort of cities have you lived in before? What do you hope cities will offer in your lifetime?
After watching Anthropocene and listening to the discussion, the following books and resources can help you further explore opinions and opportunities for research. If you don’t know which topics might be relevant, visit Oxford Bibliographies and search Anthropocene. The results run the gamut from Conservative Biogeography to Common World Childhoods, Paleolimnology to Water Availability. Whenever you are starting a new research topic, these bibliographies offer a short introduction explaining the leading arguments and variety of viewpoints. Ask a librarian for help to “Find this resource”–sometimes the links break, but we can find another path.
We are happy to announce the launch of the new BobCat interface.
BobCat is NYU’s branded name for our Library discovery platform!
The new BobCat interface has a modern look and feel, and offers new features in addition to all the features of the previous interface. Continue reading
RefWorks and Zotero. Two powerful citation management tools that make it a breeze to gather resources, save citations, and quickly generate bibliographies. Now, the Global NYU Library makes it easy for you to learn how to use these tools from the comfort of your own home! This summer, you are invited to sign up for the following webinars:
RefWorks Basics
Offered twice – attend either one:
Wednesday, June 6th at 10 PM Shanghai Local Time (June 6th, 10 AM EDT)
Wednesday, July 11th at 11 PM Shanghai Local Time (July 11th, 11 AM EDT)
Need help keeping track of the articles, books, etc. you find on your topic? RefWorks is a citation management tool that lets you import and organize the references you find as you search catalogs/databases, and automatically format bibliographies according to your selected style (MLA, APA, etc.).
NOTE: This class is a real-time webinar that you will log into remotely. Easy-to-follow instructions and log in information will be emailed to you the day before the webinar.
The same material will be taught at each session. If you plan on attending the workshop on either date please register here prior to the day.
For more info on these RefWorks Webinars, contact Dan Perkins.
Zotero Basics
Offered twice – attend either one:
Tuesday, June 5th at 10 PM Shanghai Local Time (June 5th, 10 AM EDT)
Tuesday, July 10th at 10 PM Shanghai Local Time (July 10th, 10 AM EDT)
Need help keeping track of the articles, books, etc. you find on your topic? Zotero is a citation management tool that lets you import and organize the references you find as you search catalogs/databases, and automatically format bibliographies according to your selected style (MLA, APA, etc.).
NOTE: You may want to download the Zotero software to your computer prior to attending the webinar. This class is a real-time webinar that you will log into remotely. Easy-to-follow instructions and log in information will be emailed to you the day before the webinar.
The same material will be taught at each session. If you plan on attending the workshop on either date please register here prior to the day.
For more info on these Zotero Webinars, contact Dan Perkins
Want to learn more, but can’t attend a webinar? Email the Library at nyu-shanghai-librarian@nyu.edu for one-on-one support!
These Social Science titles have interdisciplinary appeal. More recent titles are on their way. If you are looking for a specific title, email Jennifer to explore options.
Lake writes for The Economist, Time, Salon, etc. After living in China for five years, her research, demographic and historical, includes interviews with four individual women and their current experiences. Reviews available on Goodreads.
Kunka introduces readers to the genre, including key texts, history, glossary, and annotated guides. Graphic novels bring biographies to life and encourage deeper research via bibliographies. Celebrate visual literacy by including a graphic format in suggested readings. Several are available electronically.
Schreiber explores activism and documentation, empowerment and visibility. Schreiber contends migrants combine genres, mixing aesthetics while challenging surveillance and claiming protection. Applicable for politics, media, sociology, and social service readers.
This film presents some current issues in Africa. Questions of responsibility, support, influence, and many more come to mind. Which will you follow for a term paper this year or next fall? If you are inspired to learn more, the library on 4F has several books and journal articles from the speakers, directors, and facilitators.
Check out the shelves around DT and HG in the stacks.
Cultural exchange and interaction are priceless, if difficult. What are some of the practices and traditions you observed for the first time in this film?
Why do some situations lead an observer to think cultures are mutually exclusive? How can one reconcile competing expectations between different environments?
If this movie inspires you to explore culture, psychology, directors, or authors, the library can connect you with other films, novels, and research. The links below include print and ebooks (but you are invited to skim and read specific chapters) and remember Bobst can scan a small portion of a book, sometimes a chapter.
If this film prompts you to explore further, the library can connect you with several different paths of research. Read on to learn about how to analyze film or locate similar types of films to watch.
From music videos to a documentary–did the director succeed? Does his experience in filming music influence his choices in crafting the documentary? If film analysis sounds interesting to you, explore the shelves on 4F around the call numbers in PN 1995.