Monthly Archives: November 2008

Lloyd: Beyond Identity Politics (2005)

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Michael

Beyond Identity Politics: Feminism, Power and Politics by Moya Lloyd My review rating: 5 of 5 starsLloyd’s book is an excellent book for those interested in feminism and post-structuralist theories of identity and politics. Lloyd is able to articulately and … Continue reading →

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Keizer: Requiem for the private word (2008)

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Michael

Ever one for debates about the private/public distinction, I read Garret Keizer’s “Requiem for the Private World” (Harper’s August 2008) with intrigue. Keizer notes infringes upon our privacy by the government (wiretapping and airport security, for example), and then asks, … Continue reading →

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to profess (v.)

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Michael

Today’s PhD comic:

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coffee coffee coffee

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Michael

“They” warn us about these things. Don’t drink too much coffee. I’ve been trying to keep my average at about two, max at about three. But some Mondays I meet with my mentor group at the Corner Room, and I … Continue reading →

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definitions: marriage

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Michael

Tomorrow in class we’re talking about definitions. In particular, there are four ways you might define a term in an essay: formal (like a dictionary) extended, historical, negative (what it’s not), and stipulative (“for the sake of this essay, I … Continue reading →

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