Tag Archives: James C. Scott

Walls and Bridges, Bridges and Walls 3

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I have been writing about walls. I first described my reaction to David Frye’s book Walls, then took a rough turn to the poetic and considered Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall”. Here I will finish by discussing James … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics and Economics, Uncategorized | Tagged against the grain, James C. Scott, walls | Leave a comment

Book Journal 2: Anarchism and Anthropology

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: “Two Cheers for Anarchism: Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play” by James C. Scott. I love the work of the Yale prof James C. Scott and consider him in a class with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Politics and Economics | Tagged anarchism, anthropology, books, James C. Scott, nigel barley, nonfiction | 2 Comments

Linkathon

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A quick, informative look at the latest from James C. Scott, a very interesting anthropologist-historian. Camille Paglia dissects Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. John Derbyshire celebrates the “Dark Enlightenment.” It’s a great reading list, though I’d have … Continue reading →