Shanker Blows Up the World Shanker Blows Up the World
The life and legacy of a fiery New York teachers' advocate gets caught in the crossfire of a changing liberal landscape.
Oct 25, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Thomas J. Sugrue
The Imperfectionist The Imperfectionist
Reconsidering the life and legacy of avant-garde artist and poet Francis Picabia.
Oct 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Apocalypse Now? Apocalypse Now?
According to Chalmers Johnson, Bush's imperial presidency may be the final chapter in the collapse of American democracy.
Oct 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Holmes
Sound Check Sound Check
The history of twentieth-century music charts the rise of modern masters like Duke Ellington and John Adams.
Oct 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / David Schiff
Lobbying Degree Zero Lobbying Degree Zero
Moral mudslinging has stifled debate over the Israel lobby.
Oct 4, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Lazare
Jessica Valenti: Full Frontal Feminism Jessica Valenti: Full Frontal Feminism
A conversation with the author and Feministing.com founder about why the next wave of feminist activism will take place online.
Sep 28, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Molly Bennet
Class Acts Class Acts
The left's literary canon has neglected the contributions less-celebrated writers have made to the political significance of literature.
Sep 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / J. Hoberman
Getting Away With Murder Getting Away With Murder
The brutal murder of a bishop and its violent aftermath exemplify post-civil war Guatemala's descent into chaos
Sep 13, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Peter Canby
Perishable Goods Perishable Goods
A new biography of economist Joseph Schumpeter explores his insights into the emerging world of globalized capitalism.
Sep 6, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Robin Blackburn
Silent Witness Silent Witness
A batch of new books on Hurricane Katrina investigate who is to blame for the tragedy.
Aug 23, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Ari Kelman