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daily12007-03-29T16:41:19ZThe Myths of ‘Energy Independence’ http://www.american.com/archive/2008/february-02-08/the-myths-of-2018energy-independence2019 A provocative new book argues that ‘energy independence’ is neither practical nor desirable.No publisherLaura Vanderkam2008-02-27T23:37:15ZBernArticleThe Reluctant Philanthropist http://www.american.com/archive/2008/february-02-08/the-reluctant-philanthropist John D. MacArthur created one of the world’s great charitable foundations almost by accident.No publisherKevin R. Kosar2008-02-15T21:47:53ZBernArticleNaples Confidential http://www.american.com/archive/2007/december-12-07/naples-confidential A new book takes the reader on a fascinating—and deeply frightening—journey through the Neapolitan underworld, writes GRAEME WOOD.No publisherGraeme Wood2007-12-12T03:36:59ZBernArticleWelcome to ‘Richistan’ http://www.american.com/archive/2007/november-11-07/welcome-to-2018richistan2019 America’s ultra-wealthy are conspicuous both for their lavish consumption and for their colorful philanthropy, writes RACHEL DICARLO CURRIE.No publisherRachel DiCarlo Currie2007-11-30T22:36:00ZBernArticleHow Governments Compete http://www.american.com/archive/2007/july-0707/how-governments-compete A new book offers an informative overview of the most important ways governments help, or hurt, their national economies.No publisherJurgen Reinhoudt2007-08-03T18:55:19ZBernArticleKeeping up with the Gateses? http://www.american.com/archive/2007/july-0707/keeping-up-with-the-gateses An economist explains, briefly, why inequality matters more than we think it does.No publisherLaura Vanderkam2007-07-24T20:12:13ZBernArticleMind Games http://www.american.com/archive/2007/july-0707/mind-games Chess superstar Garry Kasparov reveals his strategies for business, politics, and life.No publisherCharles Euchner2007-08-03T18:52:12ZBernArticleA Bout of Moral Ambiguity http://www.american.com/archive/2007/july-0707/a-bout-of-moral-ambiguity Two journalists, in their new book, profile a key figure in the global arms trade.No publisherGraeme Wood2007-12-11T20:43:17ZBernArticleAn Amateur Economist Defends Mainstream Culture http://www.american.com/archive/2007/july-0707/an-amateur-economist-defends-mainstream-culture A new book on the evils of digital media is bold, provocative, and economically benighted.No publisherDavid Robinson2007-12-31T23:13:11ZBernArticleJohn Lott, Loaded http://www.american.com/archive/2007/june-0607/john-lott-loaded The economist’s new book fires back at Steven Levitt and other critics.No publisherRobert VerBruggen2007-07-21T19:16:34ZBernArticleFertility Treatments Bring Twins—and Trouble http://www.american.com/archive/2007/june-0607/everything-conceivable-how-assisted-reproduction-is-changing-men-women-and-the-world201d As assisted reproduction becomes commonplace, medical and moral difficulties remain.No publisherJoanne McNeil2007-07-11T21:04:13ZBernArticleAn African In Kabul http://www.american.com/archive/2007/june-0607/an-african-in-kabul A civilian adviser says private enterprise is the key to Afghan reconstruction.No publisherMauro De Lorenzo2007-06-22T20:07:18ZBernArticleRethinking the Obesity ‘Crisis’ http://www.american.com/archive/2007/june-0607/rethinking-the-obesity-2018crisis2019 Weight has always been hard to control, says a leading science writer.
No publisherLaura Vanderkam2007-06-11T19:54:49ZBernArticleThe Sudden Ubiquity of China http://www.american.com/archive/2007/may-0507/the-sudden-ubiquity-of-china It’s not just a western obsession: Beijing really is ramping up diplomatic engagement all over the world.No publisherMauro De Lorenzo2007-05-23T13:57:06ZBernArticleFlower Power http://www.american.com/archive/2007/may-0507/flower-power A $40 billion dollar industry, by any other name, might not smell as sweet.No publisherKeri Ann Lutz2007-05-18T18:04:39ZBernArticle