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Unraveling the Mysteries of Clones and Evolution

Graeme Finlay, the author of Human Evolution: Genes, Genealogies and Phylogenies, describes the complex ways in which cells—and thus entire species—are related to one another.

Graeme Finlay | 2 Apr 2014

Uncertain Borders

As the battle over Crimea rages, Alfred Rieber recounts the long history of conflict and shifting borders in eastern Europe that forms the foundation of his book, The Struggle for the Eurasian Borderlands.

Alfred Rieber | 1 Apr 2014

A Systems View of Life

How will we solve the pervasive problems of our modern era, from climate change to food shortages? Fritjof Capra and Pier Luigi Luisi explain the secrets behind a connected vision of the world at the heart of their new book, The Systems View of Life, and the possibilities it offers for understanding some of our most critical challenges.

Pier Luigi Luisi, Fritjof Capra | 31 Mar 2014

Hobby Lobby Has No Soul

Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius, which was argued in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, may have the power to decide how far religious freedom goes in America. As we look to the oral arguments in the Affordable Care Act contraception cases, Marci Hamilton, author of God vs. the Gavel, breaks down the problems with Hobby Lobby.

Marci A. Hamilton | 28 Mar 2014

Dostoevskii’s Ivan Karamazov: Inspiration to Albert Camus

R. E. Batchelor, the author of A Reference Grammar of French, explores the way Dostoevskii's celebrated Russian classic The Brothers Karamozov influenced the writings and philosophy of Albert Camus.

Ronald Batchelor | 27 Mar 2014

The Story of Our Sun

Check out our latest book trailer for the updated edition of Nearest Star: The Surprising Science of Our Sun by Leon Golub and Jay M. Pasachoff. This journey to the Sun will be one you won’t forget. Read More ?

26 Mar 2014

Introducing the Bookseller Association’s 2014 Rep of the Year

Sales Rep Karen McWhirter talks to us about her role here at Cambridge University Press, the impact of eBooks, on being an award-winner, and of course, tells us what she's currently reading.

25 Mar 2014

Into the Intro: Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At All?

The celebrated philosopher Ian Hacking tackles the philosophy of mathematics in this new volume. Why Is There Philosophy of Mathematics At All? addresses key questions behind one of science's toughest subjects. Take a sneak peek here!

24 Mar 2014

Whose Fault Is RFRA?

Marci Hamilton, whose groundbreaking constitutional law book God vs. the Gavel will soon be available in a second edition, sheds light on Justice Kagan's role in the controversial legislation at the heart of Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, the contraceptive mandate case that will be argued before the Supreme Court next Tuesday.

Marci A. Hamilton | 21 Mar 2014

Tracing Capitalism Around the Globe

Jeff Williamson and Larry Neal, editors of The Cambridge History of Capitalism, answer our questions about the development of modern capitalism, the role of world history in economics, and the future of economic growth.

20 Mar 2014

Into the Intro: Climate Change and the Course of Global History

Take a look at an exclusive excerpt from our latest title on climate science and critical questions of history, Climate Change and the Course of Global History.

19 Mar 2014

The Joy of Archival Research

Alex G. Oude Elferink, the author of The Delimitation of the Continental Shelf between Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, discusses the exciting puzzle of piecing together sources to shed light on an historical mystery.

Alex G. Oude Elferink | 18 Mar 2014