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Aug 25, 2006

Things Noted Here and There


by Cliopatria


Terry L. Hunt,"Rethinking the Fall of Easter Island," American Scientist, September/October, challenges the central claims in Jared Diamond's recent book, Collapse, about the causes of depopulation on Rapa Nui. Thanks to Daniel Drezner for the tip.

Gregory M. Lamb,"Origins of a Reluctant Genius," Christian Science Monitor, 21 August, reviews David Quammen's The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution. Thanks to Alfredo Perez at Political Theory Daily Review for the tip.

Joshua Zeitz,"Is America So Unique," American Heritage, 22 July, reviews Eric Rauchway's Blessed Among Nations: How the World Made America. Thanks to Arts & Letters Daily for the tip.

Duff Wilson and Jonathan D. Glater,"Files from the Duke Rape Case Give Details but No Answers," NY Times, 25 August, reports on the release of 1850 pages of evidence in the Prosecutor's file.


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Oscar Chamberlain - 8/25/2006

I just read the NY Times article. Tt shows weaknessas and problems in the prosecutor's case and actions. However, it also shows that the evidence that a rape occurred is far stronger than the defense and many of the prosecutor's critics have alledged.