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...into the laws of nature. Beware, for seldom has that been that case. Biological determinism has its allure--it simplifies, but even though it has its allure, again and again it has been shown to be inadequate." According to Mendelsohn, scientists' tremendous advances in understanding the human animal often lull them into the false belief that they can explain far more than their data indicates...

Author: By Noah I. Dauber, | Title: Science Meets Society | 3/2/1995 | See Source »

...President Boris Yeltsin ordered an end to air strikes that had laid waste to wide areas of the separatist republic's capital, Grozny. It was unclear whether Yeltsin's order, announced as he sent more crack Russian units toward the city, was a prelude to peace talks or a lull before a fresh ground assault. Yeltsin is facing renewed political opposition to the unpopular war at home and abroad. In Moscow, Grigory Yavlinsky, a leading reform lawmaker, called for his resignation. European criticism became unabashed for the first time, as France demanded that Russia explain the increasingly brutal campaign, Germany...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CHECHNYA . . . YELTSIN CALLS OFF BOMBING | 1/4/1995 | See Source »

Curiously, Harvard's decision to start the center comes during a lull in activism by Latino groups. The leaders of some organizations say their members have been discouraged by the lack of progress in Latino studies...

Author: By Victor Chen, | Title: Latinos Call New Center Lacking | 10/20/1994 | See Source »

...thankful for the lull in the action, to a certain degree. I'm dreading what comes next...

Author: By Michael E. Ginsberg, | Title: Troubled Times | 10/8/1994 | See Source »

...more established women's organizations seemed to have settled into a post-conflict lull...

Author: By Shirin Sinnar, | Title: Women's Groups Healthy But More Low-Key | 10/7/1994 | See Source »

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