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The Encyclopedia of Babel
Wikipedia has been growing in authority -- and a new paper shows that scholars are studying and citing it, as well as writing for it. Scott McLemee hits "view source."
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Youth in Recession
A new anthology by Generation Y writers is part survival handbook, part manifesto. Scott McLemee interviews the editor.
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The Bookstore at the End of the World
With e-book sales rising and Borders about to close for good, the post-print age looks closer than ever. Scott McLemee goes underground.
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It's a Jersey Thing
No one would think of the call for papers as a literary genre. But the CFP can be distinguished from...
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The Re-Assassination of Leon Trotsky
Every so often, one scholar will assess another’s book so harshly that it becomes legendary. The most durable example must...
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Fueling Creativity
A new approach to literary criticism looks at the history of energy sources. Scott McLemee checks its mileage.
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Egghead Headshots
A prominent photographer offers a portrait gallery of contemporary philosophers. Scott McLemee takes a look.
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Abuse of Power
In both the Cold War and aftermath of 9/11, civil liberties took a hit. Scott McLemee reviews a historian's assessment.