On “Plutocracy in America” A Q&A with Ronald P. Formisano Ronald P. Formisano and David Moscrop Politics & Economics Where does wealth inequality in America come from? Why is it persistent and, indeed, growing? And what does that mean for the future of the country? In Plutocracy in America: How Increasing Inequality Destroys...
Why We Need To Be Optimistic About Politics David Moscrop Politics & Economics One of the most dangerous practices in politics is the cursory glance. Seven words crawl by while you watch a newscast. A headline is posted on the bottom right of your screen as you browse social media. A few...
On Killer Apes, Naked Apes, and Just Plain Nasty People: The Misuse and Abuse of Science in Political Discourse David Moscrop and Richard J.Perry Politics & Economics, Science & Medicine Is biology destiny? Do our genes determine who we are and what we’re capable of? What does the mere idea that they might mean for politics and policy? A lot, it turns out. In Killer Apes, Naked Apes, and...
Why Should You Care about Politics and Economics? David Moscrop Politics & Economics Frederick and Heidi On the day I started thinking about this piece, I read about Frederick the Great and Heidi Montag. Frederick because he makes an important appearance in a volume I’m reading on the...
