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The Great Man Theory
Is President Bush a student of Hegel? Scott McLemee doubts it, but considers the evidence.
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Against Phalloblogocentrism
A panel at MLA discusses academic blogging and the "old boys' network" -- and marked the end of one prominent blogger's prolific career online. Scott McLemee reports from the digital "parlor."
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Criticism, Character and Tenure
Scott McLemee talks with Geoffrey Galt Harpham about his new book on Scarry, Nussbaum, Žižek, and Said -- and what the analysis says about the academy.
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The Philadelphia Story
Scott McLemee is packing for MLA -- but first gets an earful about the report of the task force on tenure.
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What Said Said
A landmark of postcolonial studies gets tough treatment in a new book. Scott McLemee interviews the author.
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Beyond the Context of No Context
George Trow, who died last month, lived to see his worst fears about the media confirmed. Scott McLemee revisits his legacy.
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Quote Unquote
A new anthology of quotations bridges the gap between high culture and mass media. Scott McLemee wonders if it's sturdy enough.
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Where's Herman?
The guy featured on the poster had a long white beard and dark black sunglasses, the kind worn by people...