Reading for Battle
Battle Readings is a regularly updated compilation of articles, essays, and opinion pieces relevant to the themes of the Battle of Ideas.
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Recent Readings
Early Human Culture
Paralleling the biological evolution of early humans was the development of cultural technologies that allowed them to become increasingly successful at acquiring food and surviving predators.
Palomar College,
Paralleling the biological evolution of early humans was the development of cultural technologies that allowed them to become increasingly successful at acquiring food and surviving predators.
Palomar College,
Questioning the social aims of public art in urban regeneration initiatives. The case of Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead
After introducing and analysing the main assumptions that lie behind claims and criticisms regarding the social engagement of the arts in urban regeneration, this paper draws on empirical material collected in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead (UK) to shed light on the main problems of integrating artworks, place-making and social policies within urban regeneration initiatives.
Chiara Tornaghi, Newcastle University,
After introducing and analysing the main assumptions that lie behind claims and criticisms regarding the social engagement of the arts in urban regeneration, this paper draws on empirical material collected in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead (UK) to shed light on the main problems of integrating artworks, place-making and social policies within urban regeneration initiatives.
Chiara Tornaghi, Newcastle University,
Beyond Pop’s Image: The Immateriality of Everyday Life
Nearly fifty years later, it seems we are still struggling with this first order of analysis: pinning down Pop art’s characteristics.
Christina Chang, University of Michigan,
Nearly fifty years later, it seems we are still struggling with this first order of analysis: pinning down Pop art’s characteristics.
Christina Chang, University of Michigan,
Is it art? Museum sets up live video feed of Andy Warhol grave
The fascination for Andy Warhol still continues long after his death with his works fetching millions of dollars. But just as his prints left many contemporary critics frothing about their merits, a scheme allowing fans to watch his grave day and night could now be met with the same question: is it art?
Nick Clark, Independent,
The fascination for Andy Warhol still continues long after his death with his works fetching millions of dollars. But just as his prints left many contemporary critics frothing about their merits, a scheme allowing fans to watch his grave day and night could now be met with the same question: is it art?
Nick Clark, Independent,
Cultural Learning Alliance
The Cultural Learning Alliance is a collective voice working to ensure that all children and young people have meaningful access to culture in this difficult economic climate
The Cultural Learning Alliance is a collective voice working to ensure that all children and young people have meaningful access to culture in this difficult economic climate
Sunlight Foundation
The Sunlight Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses the power of the Internet to catalyze greater government openness and transparency, and provides new tools and resources for media and citizens, alike.
The Sunlight Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses the power of the Internet to catalyze greater government openness and transparency, and provides new tools and resources for media and citizens, alike.
Transparency International
One global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption.
One global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption.
Business plans: track progress in implementing our policies
You can use this site to track the Government's progress in implementing the reforms set out in the 2012-15 Business Plans.
No.10 Downing Street
You can use this site to track the Government's progress in implementing the reforms set out in the 2012-15 Business Plans.
No.10 Downing Street
OpenSecrets.org
OpenSecrets.org is the nation's premier website tracking the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives.
Center for Responsive Politics
OpenSecrets.org is the nation's premier website tracking the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives.
Center for Responsive Politics
The Alliance for Lobbying Transparency: Campaigning to end secrecy in lobbying
Lobbyists are paid to influence government decisions. So, whether it's the private healthcare lobby pushing for the current NHS reforms; or banks lobbying against reform of the financial system; or the construction industry wanting to get their hands on greenbelt land, the activities of lobbyists affect our lives in countless ways.
Lobbyists are paid to influence government decisions. So, whether it's the private healthcare lobby pushing for the current NHS reforms; or banks lobbying against reform of the financial system; or the construction industry wanting to get their hands on greenbelt land, the activities of lobbyists affect our lives in countless ways.
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