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'Mad Men' Unzipped
A new academic book on the AMC series is a good conversation starter about the condition of "being a fan" in the everyday, typical sense, writes Scott McLemee.
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The Paris Connection
The recent events in Paris -- as well as historic ones -- have resonated especially deeply with American scholars, writes Philip Stewart.
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Yes, Alt-Ac and Activism Can Coexist
When it comes to ensuring good jobs for graduate students, they both play a role, argues Leonard Cassuto.
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Beyond the Cash Nexus
How Would You Like to Pay? explores the anthropology of the expanding new world of smartphone wallets and other forms of mobile payments, writes Scott McLemee.
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My Lab Is in the Cloud
Humanities scholars conduct their research in an arena that is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, and they should be funded accordingly, writes Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt.
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Boosting Nontraditional Learners
To help those students obtain a degree or credential, colleges should consider accepting alternative-credit courses like those evaluated and approved by the American Council on Education, says Deborah Seymour.
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Amateur Hour
Are colleges and universities losing ground to companies that focus on developing workplace skills that employers are seeking? Ryan Craig asks.
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A New Chapter for Bargaining?
It still uncertain how the National Labor Relations Board will rule, but a decision for grad student unionization would most likely increase diversity and clarify roles, writes Robert M. O'Neil.