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Falling Into the Generation Gap
Between Baby Boomers and Generation X, between the Left and the Right, there falls ... the shadow!
A Grad Student Struggles With Meaning and Minutiae
Carrie Kisker reflects on the myths and realities that led her to doctoral study.
The Inconsistent Luddite
Scott McLemee utters dire warnings about the cultural impact of media, while fast forwarding through commercials....
Writing a Textbook Proposal
Neil J. Salkind, a professor and a book agent, offers advice on how to get a publisher interested.
Another Take on 'Educating School Leaders'
Newspapers across the country paid significant significant attention last week to the publication of "Educating School Leaders," a report by...
Marrying the Custodian
Terry Caesar asks what professors think about those who clean their offices -- and why they prefer not to think about the topic.
Ode to Sheila
Stephen G. Bloom on his mystical encounter with the most powerful person on his campus.
Sex and the Single Genius
Otto Weininger's book on gender is either a masterpiece or the work of Larry Summers's evil twin. Possibly both?