Life is full of coincidences
From Plus, an interview with Nira Chamberlain, mathematical modelling consultant; a look at how a little maths goes a long way in unravelling dodgy media claims; and life is full of coincidences, but how do you work out if something is really as unlikely as it seems? An excerpt from The Women's Movement Against Sexual Harassment by Carrie N. Baker. Research finds people can accurately judge the sexual orientation of other individuals by glancing at their faces. From Theme, a special issue on Asian nerds. From Postmodern Culture, a review of Frederic Jameson's Archaeologies of the Future: The Desire Called Utopia and Other Science Fictions; and a review of books on Adorno. From Portal, a special issue on Contesting Euro Visions, including Damian Spruce (UT-Sydney): The Cosmopolitanization of the EU’s Borders? From USA Today magazine, a look at the character of George Washington, and an article on John Adams and the pursuit of happiness. A review of The Invention of Ancient Slavery? by Niall McKeown. A review of War and Peace in the Ancient World. A review of The Faces of Terrorism: Social and Psychological Dimensions by Neil J. Smelser. Michael Barone on how Americans’ views of macroeconomic trends are increasingly a product of their political leanings. The transition to a new economy is over; do our candidates know it?
