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A Little History of Philosophy
Will a new series from Yale University Press aimed at young readers (and the occasional grown-up) catch fire? Scott McLemee takes a look.
'House Signs and Collegiate Fun'
Author of new book discusses an offbeat tradition at Miami University.
Academic Publishing and Zombies
Media studies professor says traditional journals and presses need to become more open and dynamic if they want to avoid becoming dead on their feet.
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'The Managerial Unconscious'
A new book maps the corporate genome of composition studies. Scott McLemee has a look.
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'The Forum and the Tower'
Politicians and academics occupy different spheres. Scott McLemee looks at a new book on statecraft and scholarship.
'Abelard to Apple'
The latest book to suggest that American higher education needs to face up to a period of radical change is...
'Under New Management'
Author of new book discusses administrative labor and the "professionalization" of higher ed.
U.S. Official No 'Textbook Rebel'
There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that the U.S. Education Department's Hal Plotkin will appear at a protest...