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Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle For Internet Freedom by Rebecca MacKinnon

On February 1, 2012, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Political, Science, Social Studies, Technology, by Wilfried F. Voss

A clarion call to action, Consent of the Networked shows that it is time to stop arguing over whether the Internet empowers people, and address the urgent question of how technology should be governed to support the rights and liberties of users around the world.

Rough-Hewn Land: A Geologic Journey from California to the Rocky Mountains by Keith Heyer Meldahl

On January 27, 2012, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Science, Travel, by Wilfried F. Voss

In this absorbing book, Meldahl takes readers on a 1000-mile-long field trip back through more than 100 million years of deep time to explore America’s most spectacular and scientifically intriguing landscapes.

Cold Front: Conflict Ahead in Arctic Waters by David Fairhall

On January 23, 2012, in Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, Science, by Wilfried F. Voss

The Arctic. Land of ice and the six-month day, irresistible goal for explorers and adventurers, enduring source of romance and mystery, and now also a poignant and unavoidable indicator of the impact of climate change.

That’s Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion by Rachel Herz

On January 21, 2012, in Book Reviews, Health, Mind & Body, Nonfiction, Science, by Wilfried F. Voss

Disgust originated to prevent us from eating poisonous food, but this simple safety mechanism has since evolved into a uniquely human emotion that dictates how we treat others, shapes our cultural norms, and even has implications for our mental and physical health.

Mushroom – About The Fungus Among Us by Nicholas P. Money

On January 19, 2012, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Science, by Wilfried F. Voss

In Mushroom, Nicholas Money offers a vibrant introduction to the world of mushrooms, investigating the science behind these organisms as well as their enduring cultural and imaginative appeal. Beginning with the basics of mushroom biology, Money leads us through a history of mushroom research, painting portraits of the colorful characters involved in their study–among them, Beatrix Potter, the celebrated author and creator of Peter Rabbit, and Captain Charles McIlvaine, a Civil War veteran who engaged in a dangerous quest to determine the edibility of every mushroom in North America.

The Anointed: Evangelical Truth in a Secular Age by Randall J. Stephens and Karl W. Giberson

On January 7, 2012, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Religious Studies, by Wilfried F. Voss

American evangelicalism often appears as a politically monolithic, textbook red-state fundamentalism that elected George W. Bush, opposes gay marriage, abortion, and evolution, and promotes apathy about global warming. Prominent public figures hold forth on these topics, speaking with great authority for millions of followers.

Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique by John Gribbin

On December 30, 2011, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Science, by Wilfried F. Voss

In this fascinating and intriguing new book, Gribbin argues that the very existence of intelligent life anywhere in the cosmos is, from an astrophysicist’s point of view, a miracle.

How To Think Like a Neandertal by Thomas Wynn and Frederick L. Coolidge

On December 28, 2011, in Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, Science, by Wilfried F. Voss

An anthropologist and a psychologist apply concepts from their respective disciplines to speculate on the mental processes and social organization of our distant, Neandertal cousins.

The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life by Robert Trivers

On December 24, 2011, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Science, Social Studies, by Wilfried F. Voss

In his bold new work, prominent biological theorist Robert Trivers unflinchingly argues that self-deception evolved in the service of deceit—the better to fool others. We do it for biological reasons—in order to help us survive and procreate.

The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon’s Last Uncontacted Tribes by Scott Wallace

On December 17, 2011, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Travel, by Wilfried F. Voss

The Unconquered tells the extraordinary tale of a journey into the deepest recesses of the Amazon to track one of the planet’s last uncontacted indigenous tribes.

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