A new issue of Cultural Studies Review is out. Gerald Harrison (Massey) and Julia Tanner (Durham): Better Not to Have Children. From Frontline, a cover story on how fiscal austerity may trigger new recession in some countries, cause prolonged stagnation in some and delay economic recovery in others; the Left's defence of the welfare state is hampered by its inability to suggest an alternative to capitalism where its resistance can succeed; the populist movement in 19th century America had a few irons in the fire of socialism — today's is galvanised by its hatred for socialism; across Britain tempers are running high over the government's decision to cut £81 billion of public spending over the next four years; there is anger in France over Nicolas Sarkozy's move to push up the retirement age by two years; and austerity, which hits the poor and the middle classes, is the new mantra of governments in Europe even as private capital corners stimulus packages. Tim Birkhead, one of the pioneers of spermatology, explains how promiscuous females can be selective about sperm, even after multiple inseminations. A review of The Economics of Hate by Samuel Cameron. From nthposition, a review of Chico Xavier: Medium of the Century by Guy Lyon Playfair; and a review of The Last Greatest Magician in the World: Howard Thurston versus Houdini and the battles of the American wizards by Jim Steinmeyer. At Ashley Madison's website for "dating," the infidelity economy is alive, well, and profitable. From Patrol, could bromance save the world? British scholars are turning to crowdsourcing to help transcribe Jeremy Bentham’s papers. Dean Spade writes a article for those considering law school. From The University Bookman, an interview with John Byron Kuhner, author of Staten Island, or, Life in the Boroughs.
