Swarthmore Lets an Angry Mob Take Over
May 20, 2013 by Peter Wood |
Peter Wood comments on the most recent display of the sustainability movement's "new anger" at Swarthmore College.
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Anger and the Banality of Academe
Jul 09, 2012 by Peter Wood |
A contemporary poet's creations capture the spirit of the academy: angry, disdainful of America, mostly nonsensical.
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The Intemperance Movement
Apr 28, 2011 by Peter Wood |
Peter Wood analyzes the anger behind a women’s-studies professor’s rude response to an invitation from College Republicans.
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Video: A Conversation with Peter Wood
Mar 16, 2011 by |
If you missed NAS president Peter Wood's recent discussion in New York of anger in America today, you can watch the video here.
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The Beck-Piven Controversy
Feb 18, 2011 by Peter Wood |
Peter Wood reviews the angry debate over Glenn Beck’s criticisms of Frances Fox Piven.
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Don’t Miss: “A Conversation with Peter Wood” on February 23
Feb 16, 2011 by |
Next Wednesday NAS president Peter Wood will speak in New York City about anger in America now, drawing on his book A Bee in the Mouth. Hosted by the Institute for American Values, the event is free and refreshments will… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Days of Wrath
Nov 05, 2010 by Peter Wood |
Academe has instilled an angry instinct in this generation.
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Anger, Sedition, and Freedom of Speech
Apr 20, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |
Should we restrict expressions of anger to protect the public order? Should universities cultivate students' character?
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Video: Peter Wood Talks About Anger on MSNBC
Apr 20, 2010 by Peter Wood |
Setting the record straight: Wood and panelists contradict a shocked MSNBC anchor on anti-government anger and violence.
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NAS President Peter Wood on MSNBC Today
Apr 19, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |
Peter Wood will speak about domestic anger in America on the cable news channel MSNBC.
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Anger’s Not the Answer: Peter Wood on NPR
Mar 11, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |
Are you mad as hell and not going to take it anymore? Maybe you should reconsider, says NAS president Peter Wood.
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Character Lessons: What We Can Learn From the Huntsville Killings
Feb 16, 2010 by Peter Wood |
The murders at the University of Alabama at Huntsville evince a dire need for universities to shape the character, not just the ability, of intellectually gifted individuals.
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Peter Wood on Anger Today
Feb 01, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |
NAS President Peter Wood speaks on anger and civility in the public square.
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Phony Emotion, Diversity, and Hate Studies
Nov 19, 2009 by Ashley Thorne |
James Taranto has an excellent analysis of the controversy at NYU over Professor Tunku Varadarajan's column on the Fort Hood massacre. In "The 'Diversity' Sham," he notes NYU President John Sexton's timorous reply… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Thursday Threnodies
Mar 19, 2009 by Peter Wood |
Hangry, Scalia at Amherst, medical school match day, Lucy, and critical play
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