Science writer Matt Ridley weighs in on the nature/nurture debate. He explains how our understanding of genes has evolved over the past few decades and its affect on humankind, Nature via Nurture : Genes, Experience, and What Makes Us Human. New York Review of Books Classics have made it their mission to rescue great works of literature from obscurity. Editor Edwin Frank joins Lee Siegel and Francisco Goldman to discuss their efforts to revive some remarkable out of print books. Plus Jane Smiley discusses her latest novel, Good Faith and Bill McKibben explores the dangers of scientific and technological advancements, from genetic engineering to nanotechnology, Enough : Staying Human in an Engineered Age.
Matt Ridley
Science writer Matt Ridley weighs in on the nature/nurture debate. He explains how our understanding of genes has evolved over the past few decades and its affect on humankind, Nature via Nurture : Genes, Experience, and What Makes Us Human.
Matt Ridley, author of Nature Via Nurture will be at: ...
Matt Ridley, author of Nature Via Nurture will be at: ...
Edwin Frank, Lee Siegel and Francisco Goldman
New York Review of Books Classics have made it their mission to rescue great works of literature from obscurity. Editor Edwin Frank joins Lee Siegel and Francisco Goldman to discuss their efforts to revive some remarkable out of print books.
There will be a celebration of The New York Review ...
There will be a celebration of The New York Review ...
Jane Smiley
Jane Smiley discusses her latest novel, Good Faith. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
Jane Smiley will be reading and signing books at:
Union Square Barnes and Nobel
May 7 at 7:00PM
Music: Talk Radio Soundtrack composer Stewart Copeland
Jane Smiley will be reading and signing books at:
Union Square Barnes and Nobel
May 7 at 7:00PM
Music: Talk Radio Soundtrack composer Stewart Copeland
Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben explores the dangers of scientific and technological advancements, from genetic engineering to nanotechnology, Enough: Staying Human in an Engineered Age. Read an excerpt of McKibben's book in the Reading Room.
Music: Cider House Rules Soundtrack composer Rachel Portman
Music: Cider House Rules Soundtrack composer Rachel Portman
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