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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?

Preserving the Audience: The NCAA and the APR

The NCAA's new academic standards are yet another fig leaf from the franchiser of college sports, says John V. Lombardi.