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A Publisher of One's Own
Self-publishing is still rare for academics. But a few scholars are trying it out.
Opinion
The Loose, Baggy Monster
A new book take up the cudgels on behalf of social constructionism. Scott McLemee isn't exactly knocked out.
Meeting Expectations
An upcoming book argues that meetings -- one of the most loathed aspects of academic life -- are untapped sources of creativity and insight.
Bringing It to the Masses
Little scientific research ever makes it to the public sphere. One postdoc wants to change that with a new website that helps scientists translate their research for lay audiences.
Opinion
Luxury... and Your Next Book
Mark Edington considers the real crisis in academic publishing.
Throwing Rocks at the Ivory Tower
A documentary filmmaker releases a critical look at higher education and student debt. But was he wrong to ignore the for-profit sector?
'Place, Not Race'
Author discusses a new approach to affirmative action in admissions that she says could help the disadvantaged without some of the legal and political issues that challenge current approaches.
Unbeaten Streak
The digital repository HathiTrust scores another victory as a federal appeals court rules its practices fall under the "fair use" doctrine.