Einstein’s Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion by Steven Gimbel
The nutshell: Was Einstein a Jewish scientist? And if so, what does that really mean? One question begets another in Gettysburg College philosopher Gimbel’s exploration of the influence religion had on 20th century physics, and vice versa. …
Childism: Confronting Prejudice Against Children by Elisabeth Young-Bruehl
The nutshell: The United States is, as a society, prejudiced against children, argues psychoanalyst Young-Bruehl in this posthumously published volume. “Childism” is a form of prejudice insidious to our justice system, our families, and our educational institutions. …
Jackson Pollock by Evelyn Toynton
The nutshell: This slim biography from Toynton, who has also written a novel based on Jackson Pollock’s relationship with Lee Krasner, examines Pollock in his time and his legacy in our own. …
Detroit: A Biography by Scott Martelle
The nutshell: How did Detroit become a paradigm of urban blight? Former Detroit News and L.A. Times staff writer Martelle explores the city’s economic, racial, and political history, interspersing it with profiles of Detroiters who have kept the faith. …
Democracy’s Blameless Leaders: From Dresden to Abu Ghraib, How Leaders Evade Accountability for Abuse, Atrocity, and Killing by Neil James Mitchell
The nutshell: When it comes to human rights crimes, democratic leaders have spent the past century evading blame and avoiding accountability. University College London professor of international relations Mitchell explains why Abu Ghraib didn’t dent George W. Bush’s 2004 election and how Churchill chose a fall guy for Dresden. …
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