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Plague of Viral Memes?
Two new books look at familiar, diverting facets of life online. Scott McLemee tries to garner them some attention.
'Behind the Academic Curtain'
Author of new book offers tips for grad students and job-seekers.
Another Win for 'Fair Use'
A federal judge rules Google's massive digitization efforts falls under the "fair use" doctrine, marking another loss for copyright advocates.
Buy One, Get One Free
University Press of Kentucky is giving free e-books to readers who purchase hard copies.
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Persona Grata
An eminent professor of writing offers readers instruction in the secret arts of the persona. Scott McLemee looks behind the mask.
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Rich People's Movements
It's the 100th anniversary of the income tax -- and a new book describes repeated efforts to repeal or blunt it. Scott McLemee finds the story moving.
Blast from the Past
A former U. of Virginia grad student organizes petition to revoke invitation to Arianna Huffington to campus, citing allegations that she copied a former professor's work on Picasso.
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'Learn to Write Badly'
Sociologist's new book explores time-tested techniques for avoiding potentially inconvenient risk of being understood. Scott McLemee foregrounds the opportunity spaces for discursive practice.