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150 Years of W. B. Yeats and European Drama

W.B. Yeats is widely recognised as one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. It has even been suggested that he was the greatest poet in Europe since Virgil. His reputation as a dramatist has...

Michael McAteer | 11 Jun 2015

The Animal Tree

In his fifth post, Wallace Arthur, author of Evolving Animals (2014) explores 'evolutionary pattern' and how it impacts on 'our place' in the understanding of evolution.

Wallace Arthur | 10 Jun 2015

The Complicated History of Magna Carta

James Melton, co-editor of Magna Carta and Its Modern Legacy, explains why we should not just celebrate the birth of Magna Carta, but also its death.

James Melton | 8 Jun 2015

Why does evolution work this way?

Enjoying Wallace Arthur's posts on evolution? You're in luck. Here the author of Evolving Animals (2014) puts together a creative analogy for understanding natural selection.

Wallace Arthur | 5 Jun 2015

Why wild cattle need consideration?

Mario Melletti, author of Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour of Wild Cattle (2014), explains why wild cattle are in need of greater conservation and management.

Mario Melletti | 2 Jun 2015

The Great Charter and Global Religion

As the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta approaches, Mark Hill QC, the co-editor of Magna Carta, Religion and the Rule of Law, discusses what Magna Carta means for religions worldwide today.

Mark Hill QC | 1 Jun 2015

Where the Rule of Law is Opposed

I like the idea of the rule of law. I think it matters. It signifies our common desire for things to be decided fairly. It signals to officeholders and the powerful that they are not entitled to act with...

Nick Cheesman | 29 May 2015

Anthropologies of Class

James G. Carrier, the co-editor of Anthropologies of Class, explores the impact of studying class.

James G. Carrier | 27 May 2015

Grief and Women Writers

The mother of a friend of mine recently lost her husband to a massive heart-attack. Margaret is a poised and elegant professional woman, but I remember a very moving conversation we had not long afterward....

Elizabeth Hodgson | 26 May 2015

Embryos and Evolution

Wallace Arthur, author of Evolving Animals, continues his series of blog posts with an eye-opening new piece on the curious nature of the embryo and why that means time is an important factor to consider when thinking about what makes an animal an animal.

Wallace Arthur | 25 May 2015

Constructive Controversy

David W. Johnson, the author of Constructive Controversy, offers helpful insight on how to conflict can give birth to new insights, effective decisions, and creative breakthroughs.

David W. Johnson | 21 May 2015

Examining the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights

Rachel Murray and Debra Long, the authors of The Implementation of the Findings of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, offer a compelling new perspective on understanding the findings of human rights bodies.

Debra Long, Rachel Murray | 20 May 2015