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What Is It Like to Be a Cat?
Scott McLemee reviews Understanding Animals: Philosophy for Dog and Cat Lovers by Lars Svendsen.
Academic Book Reviews Deserve Some Respect
They are an investment in the scholarly community and in ourselves as researchers, Victoria Addis argues.
Libraries as Student Success Hubs
A new report analyzing what students need the most found they often chose the library as a top destination for services.
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Whistle-Blowing
Scott McLemee reviews the timely Whistleblowers: Honesty in America From Washington to Trump by Allison Stanger.
‘College Made Whole’
Professor argues against "unbundling" and for coherence in education.
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Asking the Editors: Part 3
Junior Prof asks two seasoned editors about what role social media plays in promoting a book, whether concerns about institutional prestige are valid and how to avoid being dropped by a university press.
‘What’s the Point of College?’
Johann Neem discusses his new book about the need to affirm -- and strengthen -- the liberal arts at a time when reformers are doubting their value and that of higher education.
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Primary Sources
Scott McLemee takes a sneak peek at some upcoming university press titles that are pertinent to the 2020 presidential contest.