Month: December 2012
In the grand tradition of year-end lists that dates back at least to the days of Pliny the Elder, we figured the JHU Press blog ought to end it's first year of existence with a best of 2012 list of our own. We dug deep into our own pockets to hire a polling firm to interview…
In the grand tradition of year-end lists that dates back at least to the days of Pliny the Elder, we figured the JHU Press blog ought to end it's first year of existence with a best of 2012 list of our own. We dug deep into our own pockets to hire a polling firm to interview…
Wild Thing is an occasional series where JHU Press authors write about the flora and fauna of the natural world—from the rarest flower to the most magnificent beast. guest post by James G. Sanderson The most endangered cat in all of the Americas is the Andean cat. Found in the high and dry Andes of…
Wild Thing is an occasional series where JHU Press authors write about the flora and fauna of the natural world—from the rarest flower to the most magnificent beast. guest post by James G. Sanderson The most endangered cat in all of the Americas is the Andean cat. Found in the high and dry Andes of…
Guest post by Maxwell J. Mehlman In a November article for the New England Journal of Medicine, Harvard law professors Michelle Mello and Glenn Cohen argue that in upholding the Affordable Care Act's individual insurance mandate as a tax the Supreme Court "has highlighted an opportunity for passing creative new public health laws.” As a…
By Vincent Burke, executive editor Here is the recipe for science book success: One part brilliant scientist with odd interests, one part great story that has never been told, one part incredible visuals that amaze everyone who views them, one part editor looking for something different to add to his mix of titles. Let’s start…
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Looking for gifts for the booklovers on your list? These featured titles are 40% off the list price through the end of December. To order books simply follow the title links below to our website, add items to your cart, proceed to checkout, and enter promo code HEXY to receive the 40% discount. Polar Bears: A Complete Guide…
Guest post by Janine Barchas Has Jane Austen jumped the shark? Or is she giving Will Shakespeare a run for his money? This December 16th marks the 237th anniversary of the birthday of Jane Austen, born in the sleepy village of Steventon in 1775—the seventh child of a country rector. Austen quietly published four novels…
The Doctor Is In is an occasional series where JHU Press authors discuss the latest developments and news in health and medicine. Guest post by Richard Siegenfeld, M.D. Have you ever wondered why there is still so much angst over epidurals for childbirth, even with all the medical information at a person’s fingertips? One reason…