From Image and Narrative, a special issue on photography in artists' books — between documentation and fiction. From Big Think, an interview with Matt Taibbi. Can Europe be saved? The liberal democracies of Western Europe represent one of the greatest achievements of human civilization, says Paul Krugman— but is there any way to save them from sinking together in the ill-conceived currency union? The Times books section has asked what criticism means today — the answer: less authority, more freedom and integrity. "Sustainable fashion" is a buzzword of the moment, but is it also a contradiction in terms? That’s political entertainment: With the likes of Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin as pundits, James Wolcott writes, rational debate is really beside the point. Amy Sullivan on the chutzpah of Palin. Can't we just have majority rule? It's not clear what theory of governance elevates the tyranny of the minority into a sacred principle. Why Chinese mothers are superior: Can a regimen of no playdates, no TV, no computer games and hours of music practice create happy kids — and what happens when they fight back? No more Mrs. Nice Mom: Is the iron hand of Chinese parenting the future for Americans raising their kids? A look at how conservatives could inadvertently revive the public option. The Hangover Cure: A review of alleged hangover remedies, ancient and modern. Why is solving crossword puzzles fun? Robert Kurzban investigates.
