From The New Criterion, Gertrude Himmelfarb revisits the lasting, provocative wisdom of Edmund Burke; a review of the career of Judge Robert H. Bork and his latest book, A Time to Speak: Selected Writings and Arguments; a review of The Triumph of Music: The Rise of Composers, Musicians and Their Art by Tim Blanning; and an article on the passings of Richard John Neuhaus and Samuel Huntington. An interview with Greg Anderson and David Harrison on chasing dying languages around the world. A review of Securing the City: Inside America’s Best Counterterror Force — the NYPD by Christopher Dickey (and more). Twin Peeks: Suzanne Menghraj on two daring acts of seeing in and around the wilds of New York City. The Youngest Congressman: Can Illinois's Aaron Schock help revitalize the GOP? From Dissent, is China a threat to or threatened by democracy? A review of The Well-Dressed Ape: A Natural History of Myself by Hannah Holmes. Ralph Waldo Emerson, writing instructor? Scott McLemee signs up for a workshop with the sage of Concord. Iraqi translators fear retribution: Private contractors say shift of power puts them, their families at grave risk. From 3 Quarks Daily, an essay on being liberal in a plural world. A review of The Legacy of John Rawls. The Pope’s denial problem: By reconciling with extremist bishops, Benedict embraces the far-right fringe.
