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Globalization and Democracy

Timothy Hellwig, the author of Globalization and Mass Politics, explores how globalization affects the world economy and perception of the economic crisis.

Timothy Hellwig | 21 Jan 2015

But Is It Ethical?

Robert J. Sternberg and Susan T. Fiske, editors of Ethical Challenges in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, outline the motivation behind their new book in professional ethics.

Susan T. Fiske, Robert J. Sternberg | 20 Jan 2015

Inside the Cambridge Companions

Cambridge Companions are a series of authoritative guides, written by leading experts, offering lively, accessible surveys to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods. Below you can browse through what some of our authors and editors have to say about their Companion and what it contributes to their field of study. For more information about Cambridge Companions and to watch our animation, click here.

19 Jan 2015

Caricaturing Liberalism and the Politics of Laughter

Ritu Gairola Khanduri, the author of Caricaturing Culture in India: Cartoons and History in the Modern World, reacts to the Charlie Hebdo attack, commenting on the complex global history and tension between cartoons and politics.

Ritu Gairola Khanduri | 16 Jan 2015

Theorizing Natural Human Rights

On November 27, Michael Boylan gave a lecture about his new book, Natural Human Rights: A Theory, at Oxford University (if you missed it, you can listen here). Graduate student Joseph Bowen blogged about the talk, raising a few questions and criticisms about Boylan's theory. Check out Boylan's response to Bowen's criticisms below.

Michael Boylan | 14 Jan 2015

What Role Can Constitution Making Play in State Building?

Joanne Wallis, the author of Constitution Making during State Building, explores the political implications of writing a constitution in developing states.

Joanne Wallis | 13 Jan 2015

Festivities, Spectacular Tricks and Love at the Red Bull Playhouse, Clerkenwell

Dr. Eva Griffith, author of A Jacobean Company and its Playhouse, talks to us about - among other things - spectacle and the early Red Bull theatre's entertainments.

8 Jan 2015

Shamans in Our Modern World

Prof. Sandra Waddock, author of Intellectual Shamans (2015) explores shamans, and explains how they benefit a modern management culture.

Sandra Waddock | 7 Jan 2015

Marmots and the Importance of Life History

Kenneth B. Armitage, author of Marmot Biology Sociality, Individual Fitness, and Population Dynamics (2014), explores how hibernation affects the behaviour of Marmots.

Kenneth B. Armitage | 6 Jan 2015

The Top 10 most read fifteeneightyfour blog posts of 2014

Join us as we take our annual look back behind the scenes of fifteeneightyfour to see which of our articles have attracted the most readers...

Andrew Martin | 5 Jan 2015

Happy Holidays from fifteeneightyfour!

We’re taking a few weeks off this year to celebrate the holidays. Check back in 2015 for some exciting new content! Happy New Year! Read More ?

19 Dec 2014

European Consumer Access to Justice Revisited

Stefan Wrbka, the author of European Consumer Access to Justice Revisited, examines EU consumer law and the complex strategy of the European Consumer Agenda.

Stefan Wrbka | 18 Dec 2014