Daniel Defoe and the Invention of News
June 28, 2015
Andrew Pettegree— In 1704 the English writer Daniel Defoe embarked on the publication of a political journal: the Weekly Review of the Affairs of France. This was not yet the Defoe made… READ MORE
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What SUP From Your Favorite University Presses, June 26th, 2015
June 26, 2015
Welcome to our weekly roundup of news from university presses! Once again, there is a lot to share this week from our fellow academic publishing houses and much to learn… READ MORE
From the Designer’s Desk: Bruce Campbell
Our June 2015 edition of From the Designer’s Desk features Bruce Campbell, an extraordinary designer of exhibition catalogues and restorer of vintage printing presses. Why did you pursue design, rather… READ MORE
From Calcutta to the Cosmos: Mapping the Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy
June 25, 2015
Priyamvada Natarajan— Predicted by Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, black holes are the most enigmatic objects in the universe. They are so compact and their gravitational pull is so intense… READ MORE
An Interview with Daniel Ostroff, Editor of An Eames Anthology: Part 2!
June 24, 2015
Welcome to part 2 of our 2-part interview with Daniel Ostroff, editor of An Eames Anthology: Articles, Film Scripts, Interviews, Letters, Notes, and Speeches – a book that Interiors magazine… READ MORE
The Roots of Immigrating the Highly Skilled
Monique Laney— In recent years, high-tech industry CEOs have become increasingly vocal about their desire for immigration reform. Most of them argue that they cannot find enough native workers with the… READ MORE
Happy Father’s Day?
June 21, 2015
Lorri Glover— This Father’s Day, Vice President Joe Biden will doubtless endure the fresh pain of having so recently buried his son, Beau Biden. The nation mourned with him, all… READ MORE
Happy Father’s Day!
June 19, 2015
The third Sunday in June has, for the last century or so, been devoted to the appreciation of dads. This year, Father’s Day falls on June 21st–the day after tomorrow…. READ MORE
What SUP From Your Favorite University Presses, June 19th, 2015
Welcome to our weekly roundup of news from university presses! Once again, there is a lot to share this week from our fellow academic publishing houses and much to learn… READ MORE
Wellington after Waterloo
June 18, 2015
Rory Muir— The Duke of Wellington felt far from triumphant after defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, famously remarking that “I don’t know what it is to lose a battle, but certainly… READ MORE
From 9/11 to 9/11: The Widening of the Atlantic