Jennifer Lin (JHU): Active Eating: Spinozist Ontology and the Practice of Self-Discipline (Dissertation). Enza Zabbini (Bologna): Cultural Routes and Intangible Heritage. From Ephemera, a special issue on Professions at the Margins. Who is Fethullah Gulen? Claire Berlinski on the controversial Muslim preacher, feared Turkish intriguer — and “inspirer” of the largest charter school network in America. Stephen L. Carter wants to take the Senate away from voters. Contemplating death doesn’t necessarily lead to morose despondency, fear, aggression or other negative behaviors, as previous research has suggested. Defining the middle: Steve Thorngate on the rhetoric and reality of class. From Capitalism magazine, Edward Cline on the deer crossing principle of social policy. Bob Pondillo on the most dangerous short film in America. Matthew P. Maher reviews Land Battles in 5th Century B.C. Greece: A History and Analysis of 173 Engagements by Fred Eugene Ray. Economics 101: Charles Michael Andres Clark on why starving the government won’t work.
