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...China Fantasy and The Writing on the Wall are penned by men who clearly feel passionately about their subject. Mann's book is a distillation of years of observations on the interaction between Beijing and Washington. On the other hand, while Hutton's research is prodigious, he seems to begin with a set of preconceived ideas, and makes clear in his acknowledgments that he took on this project at the urging of his agent, despite knowing very little about China. I'm inclined to agree with Mann on the likelihood of democracy evolving in China anytime soon: as long...
...sexism is.” While Korsgaard acknowledged that it is difficult to avoid compromising ethical standards, she said that individual action was an important step forward, pointing out that “delicious cuisines for vegetarians are available.” The panel also said that change could begin in the classroom. “If I were a Harvard student today, I would seriously consider taking up ethics and animals as an area of study, independent research, or thesis,” said Patricia Herzog, a former professor at Brandeis University. The discussion was intended to present...
...wrong that it couldn’t possibly get any worse. The flight would be fine, I’d get some school work done, and maybe I would even get to sit next to some attractive, post-Cabo, sun-kissed student, returning to Boston rested and ready to begin the last few weeks of school...
...ideal mate, she told FM “I like the one I’ve got.” Hottest thing Desai has done at Harvard? “Transferred back to the Quad from Eliot.” After graduation, Desai will move to New York to begin consulting at McKinsey and Company...
...Sadr pointed out, barriers can be used against Shi'ite neighborhoods as easily as Sunni ones. The Americans have persistently, if sometimes obliquely, laid the blame for sectarian violence at Sadr's doorstep. If the Americans begin unilaterally throwing up walls across Baghdad, Sadr will have to fear that sooner or later those walls will start closing in on him and his militia...