Books & the Arts

From Imperialism to Empire From Imperialism to Empire

The crises faced by Bush signal not only the errors of his Administration but the end of imperialism itself--and the emergence of new, more dangerous forces.

Jul 13, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Michael Hardt

A Politics of the Common Good A Politics of the Common Good

A movement is growing that aims to build a politics of decency and sanity, which speaks to the generosity of the American people. It's not going to be easy, but it's time to rock t...

Jul 12, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The American Political Tradition The American Political Tradition

American foreign policy is shaped by a myth of national righteousness. In two new books, Peter Beinart abuses history to suggest liberals embrace this myth, while Stephen Kinzer us...

Jul 10, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich

American Patriots American Patriots

Here's a salute to America's true patriots: librarians on the frontlines of free inquiry, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee and peace activists across the nation.

Jul 2, 2006 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

How to Create a Liberal Bestseller How to Create a Liberal Bestseller

Progressives can take a lesson from the success of "How Would a Patriot Act?" Mobilize the liberal blogosphere and take an obscure book for a ride on the bestseller list.

Jun 29, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Nix

Dazed and Confused Dazed and Confused

A hallucinatory mix of animation and live action creates the Orwellian world of A Scanner Darkly; substance triumphs over style in Excellent Cadavers, a Mafia-busting documentary.

Jun 28, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans

All About Eva All About Eva

In the late '60's, Eva Hesse's ambitious sculptures challenged the art world. Collected in a new exhibition, her art is even greater today.

Jun 28, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Arthur C. Danto

Shadows Shadows

George Hutchinson's new biography of the mystery woman of the Harlem Renaissance reconsiders both Nella Larsen and a key moment of black cultural history.

Jun 28, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Darryl Pinckney

The Plot Against America The Plot Against America

John Updike's Terrorist rips its plot from the headlines. But the book's Irish-Egyptian protagonist is paper-thin, and its jihad-lit plot remains stubbornly inanimate, devoid of pa...

Jun 26, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Shainin

Who’s Really Screwing America Who’s Really Screwing America

Right-wing nutcase Bernard Goldberg may think he has a lock on who's messing up the Republic, but consider Dan Brown, Joe Franklin, Tucker Carlson...

Jun 23, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Jack Huberman

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