Edward Lewis Wallant Award
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Edition 24 (1996) Winner
Thane Rosenbaum
セイン・ローゼンバウム
Sein Rōzenbaum
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1960-01-01 （Washington Heights, New York City, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- New York City (Washington Heights) — birthplace → Miami Beach, Florida — childhood and upbringing
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, essayist, law professor, director (Forum on Life, Culture & Society), media legal analyst
- Active Years
- 1992-
- Affiliations
- Touro College (Forum on Life, Culture & Society), Fordham Law School (faculty, 1992–2014)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | — | — | B.A. (summa cum laude) | 1977–1981 | United States |
| Columbia University (School of Public Policy and Administration) | — | — | M.P.A. | 1983（取得）〜1988（正式授与） | United States |
| University of Miami School of Law | — | — | J.D. (cum laude) | 1983–1986 | United States |
University of Florida
Degree:
B.A. (summa cum laude)
Period:
1977–1981
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
United States
Class valedictorian; Florida nominee for Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships
Columbia University (School of Public Policy and Administration)
Degree:
M.P.A.
Period:
1983（取得）〜1988（正式授与）
Year of Graduation:
1988
Country:
United States
Degree earned in 1983 (conferred 1988 according to some sources)
University of Miami School of Law
Degree:
J.D. (cum laude)
Period:
1983–1986
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
United States
Harvey T. Reid Scholar; served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Miami Law Review
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Saving Free Speech...from Itself
2020 Non-fiction (essays)Essays on free speech and its limits, discussing dilemmas of speech and regulation in contemporary society.
free speechlaw and ethicspublic discourse
Payback: The Case for Revenge
2013 Non-fiction (social commentary)An examination and partial defense of the concept of revenge and its impact on morality and legal systems.
revengeethicslegal philosophy
The Myth of Moral Justice: Why Our Legal System Fails to Do What's Right
2004 Non-fiction (law)A critical study examining why contemporary legal systems do not necessarily reflect moral judgments.
law and moralityjudicial systemmoral philosophy
How Sweet It Is!
2015 Fiction (novel)A novel mixing family, identity, and humor, portraying the subtleties of family relationships.
familyJewish identitymemory
The Stranger Within Sarah Stein
2012 Fiction (novel)A story about identity and family secrets, delving into characters' inner lives and memories.
identityfamily secretsmemory
The Golems of Gotham: A Novel
2002 Fiction (novel)A work drawing on golem and Jewish legends, presented in stories blending myth and modern life.
Jewish folkloremyth and modernityethics
Second Hand Smoke: A Novel
2000 Fiction (novel)A novel depicting urban life and interpersonal turbulence, with satirical elements.
urban liferelationshipsmoral dilemmas
Elijah Visible: Stories
1996 Fiction (short stories)A collection of early short stories dealing with family history and the influence of the Holocaust.
Holocaust memoryfamily historyloss
Bibliography
- Elijah Visible: Stories (1996)
- Second Hand Smoke: A Novel (2000)
- The Golems of Gotham: A Novel (2002)
- The Myth of Moral Justice: Why Our Legal System Fails to Do What's Right (2004)
- Law Lit, From Atticus Finch to the Practice (editor, 2007)
- The Stranger Within Sarah Stein (2012)
- Payback: The Case for Revenge (2013)
- How Sweet It Is! (2015)
- Saving Free Speech...from Itself (2020)
Adaptations
- Contributed as advisor/writer/co-producer/commentator to documentaries such as "Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust," "Forgiveness," and "Sidney Lumet, A Moral Lens"
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- essayistic style interweaving legal and ethical analysisnarration grounded in Jewish memory and personal historyargumentative and persuasive nonfiction tone
- Recurring Motifs
- Holocaust memoryjustice and moralityrevenge and atonementfamily and identity
Legacy
Through writing and teaching that connect law and literature, he has influenced public discourse on Holocaust memory, legal ethics, and free speech. He is an active public intellectual via his forum leadership and media appearances.
In Popular Culture
- Appearances as a legal analyst for CBS News Radio
- Participation in PBS documentaries (advisor/co-producer/commentator)
- Host of "The Talk Show with Thane Rosenbaum" at 92nd Street Y
Trivia
- His parents were Holocaust survivors, an experience that has deeply influenced his work.
- Taught at Fordham Law School from 1992 to 2014.
- Hosts talks at 92nd Street Y and directs the Forum on Life, Culture & Society at Touro College.