Intergenerational Turmoil in China Intergenerational Turmoil in China
Three recent books trace the generational fault lines of the Confucian family during China's past and present revolutions.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Matt Steinglass
A Powerful Counterhistory of China A Powerful Counterhistory of China
A collection of oral histories reveal a new understanding of the modern Chinese experience.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Howard W. French
Archival Footage, Subjects Unidentified Archival Footage, Subjects Unidentified
Someone knew once
but we've forgotten
who and on what
street, which now-
emptied town.
Brittle-film bodies
waver or coalesce
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Nancy Kuhl
Back Talk: Raj Patel Back Talk: Raj Patel
Writer and activist Raj Patel explains why shopping better won't solve the food crisis.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Uncomplicated Uncomplicated
Slavoj Žižek's newest book may cause readers to conclude that the superstar philosopher has misplaced his marbles.
Jul 14, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Miller
Naomi Klein on the Exploitation of Shock Naomi Klein on the Exploitation of Shock
Nation contributer Naomi Klein discusses her book, The Shock Doctrine, and how moments of crisis are seen as moments to act.
Jul 9, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Tavis Smiley Show
Should Will Smith Play Obama? Should Will Smith Play Obama?
Stephen Colbert suggests that playing McCain would be a bigger stretch for the Academy Award nominated movie star.
Jul 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Colbert Report
Speak Again, Memory Speak Again, Memory
Readers of Fidel Castro's My Life will find explanations of the Cuban Revolution, but no apologies for its suppression of dissent.
Jul 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin
The Naming The Naming
We give our names to things.
This creek is Cobweb Creek,
named for our cat, who is named
for one of the fairies
in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Jul 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / W. Dale Nelson
The James Gang The James Gang
In Henry James and his family, biographers find a fascinating story of dynastic melodrama.
Jul 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brenda Wineapple