Passion Play: Balancing Work and Romance in the ’90s
Corporate downsizing. Global competition. Flat Organizations. Increased productivity. The bottom line. These phrases may tickle stockholders, but they can tackle employees – particularly successful, single workers who want rewarding personal …
Sighs and Whispers: Sexual Harassment and the Law
Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas brought the murky issue of sexual harassment into national focus. Still, many Americans remain unclear and anxious about the subject. Where do we draw the …
The Value of a Friend: Foreign Aid in the Post Cold-War Era
The cash-strapped United States spends millions each year to buy the cooperation of nations large and small at the same time lawmakers propose cutting welfare and Medicare for its own …
The Loneliest Number: Boredom and Social Phobias
Part I: University of Virginia English Professor Patricia Spacks discusses her new book, bravely titled Boredom: A Literary History of a State of Mind. Find the segment audio here. Part II: Mark McCormick, a Virginia …
A Innocence Lost: The Politics of Child Abuse
Is child abuse in America on an alarming increase or merely better reported? Who stands to gain – or lose – in the debate? James Madison University psychology professor Anne Stewart joins David …
Terrorists and True-Believers: The Fear of Islam
Islam is a centuries-old religion of high moral standards. Like many religions, its followers are devout – sometimes zealous. Have terrorists’ links to Islam tarnished its image to Western eyes? George …
Caught in the Web: Ethics in Cyberspace
Computer hacking, “flaming” on bulletin boards and invasions of privacy are just a few examples of ethical misconduct on the Internet. James Madison University information science professor Karen Forcht is joined by …
