Boria Sax

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About Boria Sax

SUMMARY A widely published, critically acclaimed author, teacher, and scholar. See biographical statement at: PUBLICATIONS • Published or had accepted nine books of scholarship, one memoir, three study guides, three chapbooks of poetry, on collection of poetry and prose, one reference book, and two books of translations (See record of publications at • Had two scholarly books named to list of “outstanding academic titles of the year” compiled by the journal Choice; one scholarly book named to the list of “notable books of 2012” by Audubon Magazine; one book named to Barnes & Noble’s list of “Top Five Books on London” in 2012.• Had two scholarly books named to list of “outstanding academic titles of the year” compiled by the journal Choice. • Had books published in Japanese, Czech, French, Arabic, Korean, Turkish, Russian, and Chinese translation. • Published over 300 shorter pieces including articles, poetry, sections of reference books, research reports, translations, reviews, and flyers for public distribution. • Won 2010 Eisenstein-DeLacy award from the National Congress of Independent Scholars for "best scholarly essay." OTHER AWARDS, HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Founded the organization Nature in Legend and Story (NILAS, Inc.). • Won a Sloan-C Award for “Online Learning Effectiveness” in 2002. • Won the Humane Society of the United States’ award for the “best new course” of 2007. • Member of the final panel at 2007 Sloan-C Convention. Specialties: Interested in the conception, design, and teaching of interdisciplinary courses, especially in Anthrozoology/Animal Studies.