Books and Ideas

A Republican Talks Straight to an Anti-Surge Democrat A Republican Talks Straight to an Anti-Surge Democrat

The ultimate test of patriotism.

Feb 22, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Sect Symbols Sect Symbols

To understand why the playground of Beirut has again become a battleground, look beyond the myth-making biographies of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Feb 21, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Annia Ciezadlo

White History 101 White History 101

Why can't white people and black people have access to a shared history that is accurate, honest, antiracist and inclusive?

Feb 21, 2007 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Before the Law Before the Law

Isaac B. Singer: A Life fails to fully illustrate the complexity of the writer's struggle with his heritage.

Feb 15, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Vivian Gornick

Report by the Pentagon’s Inspector General Concludes That Douglas Feith Cooked the Books on Pre-war Intelligence Report by the Pentagon’s Inspector General Concludes That Douglas Feith Cooked the Books on Pre-war Intelligence

A prize-winning piece of work.

Feb 15, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Terror at the Nixon Library Terror at the Nixon Library

A new exhibit inadvertently displays why Americans might be confused about what terrorism is and how to fight it.

Feb 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

Careful, He Might Hear You Careful, He Might Hear You

In the Country of Men tells the story of a Libyan boy whose dissident father is wanted by the authorities.

Feb 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Ali Sethi

The Thought Experimenter The Thought Experimenter

A new biography of William James portrays a man who made a brilliant career of asking tough questions.

Feb 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jackson Lears

The Madness of Nanny Dick The Madness of Nanny Dick

Diagnosis: Late-stage insanity.

Feb 8, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Close Reader The Close Reader

William Empson's writing shaped modern criticism. A new biography restores him to his proper eminence.

Feb 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stefan Collini

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