Lesley-Ann Daniels (UPF): Segregation and the Onset of Civil War. It's good to have a king: Why did hereditary rulers independently arise in so many cultures? Perhaps because lineage is a sensible basis for selecting leaders. A review of Rome and the Sword: How Warriors and Weapons Shaped Roman History by Simon James. Barbara Fister on what's right with publishing. Too many books, too little time: Audio and e-books help fill the need to get in as much reading as possible in one's limited, mortal lifespan. From Businessweek, Paul M. Barrett on the new republic of porn. What exactly is board diversity and why does it matter? Dan Ariely on plagiarism and essay mills. From Ms. blog, a roundtable discussion with trans-feminist bloggers. Why white is wicked: A review of Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change by Kate Fletcher and Lynda Grose.
