From Resurgence, Andy Christian considers whether art made from such found items helps to raise awareness of what we are doing to the Earth; and a review of The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment, and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability by James Gustave Speth. Obama’s Cheney dilemma: Cheney pushed for expanded presidential powers; now that he's leaving, what will come of his efforts? Rahm Emanuel is at the intersection of politics and policy — and a lot of incoming arrows. Which way to universal healthcare? Two leading reformers debate the role of private insurers. In this over-exposed age, what does it take to achieve lasting recognition? Social scientists deployed in war zones to engage with civilians and advise US military commanders are under fire from their peers. New books bemoan the rise of undeserved renown and argue that our obsession with instant celebrities heralds the end of civilisation. A review of Pat Robertson: An American Life by David John Marley. A review of Rich Like Them: My Door-to-Door Search for the Secrets of Wealth in America's Richest Neighborhoods by Ryan D'Agostino. An article on why the recession will be over sooner than you think. Darwin’s recessionary tip: Act like a beetle. A review of The Tragic Sense of Life: Ernst Haeckel and the Struggle Over Evolutionary Thought by Robert Richards.
