Sunday, May 31, 2009

The last word

Has anyone else noticed that almost every NYtimes article ends in a quotation? I'm not a follower of other newspapers so much, but it seems to be a common trend. Is this a journalistic trick or letting the people have the last word?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_writing

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Molly and the Bear

I was wondering what Patricia Hill Collins' ideal world would look like. Would everyone tell their own story?

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Curious Currants: The Independent Research of Some Berkeley Students and Alumni

Welcome to Curious Currants!  This blog is dedicated to the independent research of several UC Berkeley students and alumni.  The goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and debate that might not otherwise happen in a typical academic setting.  Each member of the blog has specific research strengths, including international development studies, dance and performance studies, sociology, psychology, and masculinity studies.  Important insights can be gained by blurring disciplinary boundaries.  We are curious to discover what these might be.