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(Arthur M. Schlesinger)
In War and the American Presidency, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Arthur M. Schlesinger offers historical perspective on the Bush administration’s foreign policy strategies, and situates the doctrine of pre-emptive war within the context of presidential power throughout American history. Next, Dr. Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief of The New England Journal of Medicine, discusses The Truth About the Drug Companies, her indictment of the pharmaceutical industry’s practices. Then, we’ll speak to Susanna Clarke, whose 800-page fantasy novel Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, has been drawing comparisons to the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and Jane Austen. And biographer Deborah Jowitt uncovers the personal and professional life of legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins.
Arthur M. Schlesinger
Arthur M. Schlesinger examines American democracy and presidential power in War and the American Presidency.
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Music: Soundtrack for JFK, music by John Williams: "Prologue" / "The Death of David Ferrie"
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Music: Soundtrack for JFK, music by John Williams: "Prologue" / "The Death of David Ferrie"
Dr. Marcia Angell
Dr. Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief of The New England Journal of Medicine, on her new book: The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It.
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Music: Soundtrack for Erin Brockovich, music ...
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Susanna Clarke
Susanna Clarke first novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, imagines a tradition of English magic in the 19th century.
» Read an excerpt of Clarke's novel in the Reading Room
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Events: Susanna Clarke will ...
» Read an excerpt of Clarke's novel in the Reading Room
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Events: Susanna Clarke will ...
Deborah Jowitt
Deborah Jowitt on Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance.
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Events: Deborah Jowitt will be at the Borders on 57th and Park Tuesday, September 15th at 6pm, along with Wendy Perron, editor-in-chief of Dance Magazine, and Erin ...
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Events: Deborah Jowitt will be at the Borders on 57th and Park Tuesday, September 15th at 6pm, along with Wendy Perron, editor-in-chief of Dance Magazine, and Erin ...
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