Society, Law & Politics
In an acclaimed new novel, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Professor Stephen Graham Jones explores ideas of "what an Indian is or isn’t."
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ philosopher Iskra Fileva argues that the present time is one of great achievements without outstanding achievers.
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ historian Lucy Chester notes that the recent tensions between the two nations of India and Pakistan, incited by an April 22 terrorist attack in Kashmir, are the latest in an ongoing cycle.
The April 30, 1975, fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ scholar Vilja Hulden discusses the war, its beginnings and what we've learned.
In a recently published paper, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ political science professor Jaroslav Tir highlights how intergovernmental organizations help end civil wars.
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ researcher Carla Jones finds that what Indonesian women wear in court can convey messages of piety and shame—or at least the appearance of these qualities.
For 15 years, criminologist Joanne Belknap has worked to compare sexual assault rates among women in prison with those in surrounding communities at the same time. Her findings are out, and they shocked even her.
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ archaeologist Scott Ortman and colleagues around the world explore relationships between housing size and inequality in this PNAS special feature.
Video evidence appears in 80% of criminal cases, but a lack of consistent guidelines means there’s no standard for how media are presented in court. A workshop led by College of Media, Communication and Information faculty may change that.
Even though Major League Baseball faces an uncertain future in its 150th season, Opening Day still held a special place in the culture and fans’ hearts.