Tag Archives: James C. Scott

Walls and Bridges, Bridges and Walls 3

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

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 →

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Book Journal 2: Anarchism and Anthropology

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

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 →

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Linkathon

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

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 →

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