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Scalia's Law
Antonin Scalia's most-cited law review article provides a glimpse into at least part of that enigmatic entity known as “the mind of the Supreme Court,” Scott McLemee writes.
'Breakpoint' in Higher Ed
Author discusses his new book on "the changing marketplace" facing colleges and universities.
'Who Is the Historian?'
Author discusses his new book, explaining his discipline and the work professors do.
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A House of the Dead
Scott McLemee reviews a new anthology that documents a place in which people are condemned to psychic torture so continuous it seems eternal.
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Whistling 'Dixie'
A new book reconstructs the context and mood that made Dallas a hub of far-right activism in the late 1950s and early '60s, writes Scott McLemee, shedding light on the political landscape today.
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Turn and Face the Strange
Some people lived through early discussions of postmodernism and performativity, says Scott McLemee, thinking it sounded like David Bowie, minus the genius.
'Changing the Face of Engineering'
Editor discusses new book about the history of and outlook for African-American engineers.
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Germ Warfare
Hugh Pennington's new book, Have Bacteria Won?, goes straight to the heart of a growing public anxiety, writes Scott McLemee.