From New Proposals, a special issue on indigenous nations and Marxism. From Philosophy and Theory in Biology, an article on Stephen Jay Gould: Did he bring paleontology to the “high table”? A danger list in danger: In its care for precious places, UNESCO is torn between its own principles and its members’ wishes; the principles are losing ground. From the Globe and Mail, a series on the future of books. Failure to Communicate: Could the U.S. mission in Afghanistan fall apart simply because of bad translation? A look at how capitalist elites attack what saved them: government. Greekonomics: How long can Greece hold out against modern economics? The Billboard Gazes Also: Noah Berlatsky on advertising, the bastard art. Is hosting a World Cup like sporting a Chanel bag? Destitute spots hosting high-profile sporting events can at least burnish their international reputations even if they are hemorrhaging money, right? Well, probably not. How the World Cup wrecked South Africa. When does holding teachers accountable go too far? Here are 6 famous unsolved mysteries (that have totally been solved). Nouriel Roubini on Gordon Gekko reborn. Christian-backed pregnancy centers help desperate women, but won't discuss abortion or birth control — should pro-choicers let 'em be? To Alaska and back again, Joe McGinniss chronicles evolving 49th state. Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong. Going home, going away: At a 50th high school reunion, well-known traveler Paul Theroux recalls his pride in the hometown he was so eager to leave behind. Going nuclear: Egypt is finally starting its nuclear programme. From The Futurist, an interview with Ray Kurzweil. Flogging Genghis Khan: Mongolia revives its strongman — will the hordes follow?
