New books get to roots of contemporary issues
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Tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues —from energy supply to mass migration and public health—is at the heart of an acclaimed new book series based on WSU’s innovative Roots of Contemporary Issues program (RCI).
Written and edited by WSU history faculty, the series reflects the RCI thematic structure and introduces the University’s pioneering teaching approach to educators and students at other institutions.
“We designed the books after years of learning how to engage with WSU students who are eager to learn about how the world » More …
Brenden Campbell, a master’s student in the 
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