Books & Publishing

Author discusses new book on the flaws in American science -- and the ways that government agencies and universities support it.

Daniel Goldstein warns that some of the contracts colleges are accepting may limit access in key ways.

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New book argues that benefits of fostering better relationships between academics and policy makers in international affairs are underestimated.

Terrorist attacks in Paris have resurrected a free speech battle between a scholar and Yale U. Press, which removed cartoons about Muhammad from her book.

Some online political discussions lead to offline mobilizations and others don't. Scott McLemee looks at a sociological study of the difference that anonymity makes.

By Scott McLemee

Universities "unbending" on fee-free demand as talks with Elsevier resume.

Adding students to sections has no impact on outcomes, according to a large national study.

New book from William Bowen and Eugene Tobin argues for more effective, nimble and collaborative approach to institutional decision-making, saying new models of shared governance are needed. Some of the authors' suggestions are sure to be controversial.