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A historian’s look at the ‘illusions of progress’
A historian’s look at the ‘illusions of progress’
A new book by historian Brent Cebul looks at the successes and failures of American liberalism, from the New Deal to the 1990s and beyond.
‘Everyday Utopia’—a radically hopeful vision for contented and connected societies
‘Everyday Utopia’—a radically hopeful vision for contented and connected societies
In her new book, Kristen R. Ghodsee of the School of Arts & Sciences takes readers on a tour through history and around the world to explore places that have dared to reimagine how we might live our daily lives.
A detailed look at the history of The Affordable Care Act
A detailed look at the history of The Affordable Care Act
In a new book, Penn political scientist Daniel J. Hopkins offers a detailed study of Americans’ opinions about the Affordable Care Act and examines to what extent political elites can reshape public opinion through their words or policies.
Matthew Levendusky’s ‘Our Common Bonds’
Matthew Levendusky’s ‘Our Common Bonds’
A new book by Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts & Sciences shows that, although there is no simple solution that will eradicate partisan animosity, there are concrete interventions that can reduce it.
Why divestitures should be a central part of any company’s strategic toolbox
Why divestitures should be a central part of any company’s strategic toolbox
Emilie Feldman, a professor of management at the Wharton School, reads an excerpt from her new book, which is the first and only comprehensive book on corporate divestitures.
The ‘paradox’ of receiving health care in prison
The ‘paradox’ of receiving health care in prison
In an excerpt from their new book, Penn sociologist Jason Schnittker and colleagues dissect the contradictory nature of these institutions, which are charged with both “denying freedom and providing care.”
The allure of fad diets, and why they fail
The allure of fad diets, and why they fail
In a new book, Penn nutritional anthropologist Janet Chrzan and Kima Cargill of the University of Washington, Tacoma, explain the cultural, social, and psychological fixation on fad diets and why they don’t typically succeed.
Exploring what it means to be curious
Exploring what it means to be curious
In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity.
Making sense of a United Ireland
Making sense of a United Ireland
In a new book, political scientist Brendan O’Leary explores the contentious issue of a reunited Ireland and why now is the time to consider the future of the island.
Frontline voices from the pandemic’s early days
Frontline voices from the pandemic’s early days
In his new book, “The Wuhan Lockdown,” Guobin Yang uses personal diaries from that city’s residents to recreate how it felt at the epicenter of what was then a scary and unknown new virus.