A few weeks ago, perusing the Chronicle's "new scholarly books" section, I saw some flabbergastingly silly titles, which piqued my interest in the publisher of one of them, the UNC Press. That led to today's Pope Center piece, Stop the Presses, Or At Least Stop Their Subsidies!
I don't think there's any good reason for taxpayers or students to help subsidize the publication of academic books. We should let university presses sink or swim without unwilling financial help.
August 17, 2021
Known for its powerful particle accelerator, Fermilab epitomizes American physics research. But after accusations of racism, a group of woke physicists now controls the lab....
October 11, 2021
Professor Abbot was set to deliver MIT's prestigious Carlson Lecture—that is, until he was canceled for his views on DEI programs, earning him a prompt disinvitation....
October 5, 2021
The National Association of Scholars opposes the proliferation of gender ideology in American higher education....
October 5, 2021
The National Association of Scholars opposes the proliferation of gender ideology in American higher education....
October 11, 2021
Professor Abbot was set to deliver MIT's prestigious Carlson Lecture—that is, until he was canceled for his views on DEI programs, earning him a prompt disinvitation....
May 15, 2015
A look at the double standard that has arisen regarding racism, illustrated recently by the reaction to a black professor's biased comments on Twitter....
