Here a Weapon, There a Weapon – Weapons Proliferation in the ’90s
While the end of the Cold War may have put a stop to the Soviet-U.S. arms race, elsewhere in the world nations continue to stockpile weapons.Wayne Lesperance (Christopher Newport University) and Tom …
Aging in Rural Virginia
Too often older Americans suffer the ravages of illnesses and even dementia without knowing there are remedies. Anita Heisterman (University of Virginia)and Susan Garrett (Virginia Foundation for the Humanities) evaluate the efforts of …
Communication and the Great Apes
When did language begin? Was its appearance sudden? Or did it evolve over thousands of years? And are humans the only animals with the mental capacity to use language? Linguist Talbot …
Mind and Body: Respecting the Whole Person
Is the mirror your friend? Or does it leave you wishing for a little less here and a little more there? Plastic surgeon Kelman Cohen (Virginia Commonwealth University) and psychologist Cindy Bulik (Virginia …
Encore, Encore!
An encore presentation from the With Good Reason archives. A visit with poets George Garrett (University of Virginia) and Lucinda Roy (Virginia Tech).
‘Tis the Season, Again
We celebrate the holidays with a three-course feast for the mind. Like Scrooge, Charles Dickens knew the value of a penny. Annette Federico (James Madison University) looks at the circumstances under which …
Cruisin’ the Islands
For many the Caribbean remains a favorite winter destination. The word itself connotes images of white sandy beaches and warm, crystal clear waters. But what else do we know of …
Race – Our Most Difficult Question
Despite the positive legacy of the Civil Rights movement, race relations remain a vexing issue in American society. Virginia State University professors Renee Hill and Dirk Philipsen join noted journalist and George Mason University …
What Hath GATT Wrought?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Susan Aaronson, professor of public policy at George Mason University, discusses the impact of GATT on the …
Male Call: Domestic Violence and Post-modern Man
As physical prowess and other traditional “macho” attributes continue to take a backseat to intellect, what defines the post-modern man? And is he less likely to engage in domestic violence, …
Election ’98: Searching for the Ideal Candidate
In the wake of Lewinsky and Starr, pundits discuss the Congressional elections and the “Ideal Politician of the 21st Century.” Also: A look at Virginia political dynasties with analysts Bob Holsworth …
The Fate of the Dollar, The Fate of the World?
Where is the dollar headed today? Can it withstand currency speculation? Will it weather the economic collapse of industrialized and emerging nations? J.R. Bullington, director of the Center for Global Business at Old …
Mediating Conflict: The New Peacemakers
Can psychoanalytic principles help solve headline-making conflicts around the world? “Yes,” says Vamik Volkan (University of Virginia), author of Bloodlines. He discusses how the theories of Freud and others are being applied …
Lasting Impressions: The Spiritual Life of van Gogh
He was an eccentric painter, whose artistic creations were inspired by his lifelong religious struggle. As the National Gallery of Art unveils an historic van Gogh exhibit, religion professor Cliff Edwards (Virginia …
