Questions about Naomi Zack

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Naomi Zack receive her bachelor's degree from New York University?

Naomi Zack received her bachelor's degree from New York University in 1966. She attended that institution on a New York State Regents Scholarship.

What university appointed Naomi Zack as an assistant professor of philosophy in 1998?

The University of Albany appointed Naomi Zack as an assistant professor of philosophy in 1998. She also joined the Department of Women's Studies at that same university in 1993 before receiving a promotion to associate professor later that year.

Which book by Naomi Zack published in 2009 examines the social construction of disasters?

Ethics for Disaster was first published in 2009 and received a second edition in 2023. In this work Zack examines the social construction of disasters themselves and proposes a model of disaster ethics that holds governments accountable for both immediate response and long-term planning.

How many books has Naomi Zack written throughout her career?

Zack has written thirteen books and three textbooks throughout her career. She edited or co-edited five anthologies including Women of Color and Philosophy published in 2000.

When did Naomi Zack receive the Romanell - Phi Beta Kappa Professorship award?

The Romanell - Phi Beta Kappa Professorship awarded to Naomi Zack in 2019 recognized these extensive contributions. The lectures associated with this honor were postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.