The first novel ever written about terrorism, Dostoevsky'sThe Demons is also the most instructive, for in it he addresses--better than any writer before or since--the two persistent riddles of terrorism: why are terrorists so new to our civilization, and how is it that they can kill others so easily in the name of a political idea? As a first-generation observer of terrorism, Dostoevsky came to the conclusion that this new political movement was the product ofmodern culture, politics, and psychology. He felt that modernity created a unique shame and humiliation that fueled terrorism. The...
The first novel ever written about terrorism, Dostoevsky'sThe Demons is also the most instructive, for in it he addresses--better than any writer befo...
For nearly thirty years, John Moran has sought to capture the very soul of one of the most photographed states in the country. As anyone who has seen his work can attest, he seemingly does just that every time he opens his shutter. These postcards were hand-selected by Moran as some of his favorite images. But be forewarned: you might have such a difficult time deciding which to mail and which to keep you ll wish you had bought a copy for yourself "
For nearly thirty years, John Moran has sought to capture the very soul of one of the most photographed states in the country. As anyone who has seen ...