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When Right is Not Easy: Social Work and Moral Courage
Allan Barsky looks at moral courage.
Allan Barsky looks at moral courage.
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Prevaricate – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the weekis "prevaricate".
The podictionary word of the weekis "prevaricate".
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Countdown to Copenhagen: Jan Zalasiewicz
Geologist Jan Zalasiewicz talks about the new epoch we live in and what the human legacy might look like in future Earth's...
Geologist Jan Zalasiewicz talks about the new epoch we live in and what the human legacy might look like in future Earth's...
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Countdown to Copenhagen: Donald N. Zillman
Donald N. Zillman contributes to OUPblog's Countdown to Copenhagen week.
Donald N. Zillman contributes to OUPblog's Countdown to Copenhagen week.
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Rare and Medium Rare
Anatoly Liberman discusses the etymology of the word "rare."
Anatoly Liberman discusses the etymology of the word "rare."
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From Garland to Zellweger: The Ten Best Musical Films
Richard Barrios shares his list of the ten best musical films of all time.
Richard Barrios shares his list of the ten best musical films of all time.
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Countdown to Copenhagen: Joe Smith
Joe Smith writes about 'truth' and climate change in the light of media reports of emails by climate change experts being...
Joe Smith writes about 'truth' and climate change in the light of media reports of emails by climate change experts being...
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Countdown to Copenhagen: Deborah Gordon and Daniel Sperling
Deborah Gordon and Daniel Sperling contribute a post to our Countdown To Copenhagen series.
Deborah Gordon and Daniel Sperling contribute a post to our Countdown To Copenhagen series.
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Unconscious Sexism and Racism in New Moon
Elvin Lim looks at The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Elvin Lim looks at The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
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Place of the Year Contest Winners Announced!
"Place of the Year" contest winners announced! See what cool prizes they won.
"Place of the Year" contest winners announced! See what cool prizes they won.
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The Mammography Furor: Why Both Opponents and Proponents of Screening Are Wrong
Robert M. Veatch looks at the mammography debate and why both sides are wrong.
Robert M. Veatch looks at the mammography debate and why both sides are wrong.
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Countdown to Copenhagen: Mark Maslin
Mark Maslin kicks off the OUPblog Countdown to Copenhagen.
Mark Maslin kicks off the OUPblog Countdown to Copenhagen.
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Eastern and Western Approaches to the Treatment of Cholera
An excerpt from Cholera: The Biography
An excerpt from Cholera: The Biography
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Thanksgiving Bliss
Hello OUPblog readers. We all had a little too much to eat yesterday and plan on spending today firmly planted on our couches...
Hello OUPblog readers. We all had a little too much to eat yesterday and plan on spending today firmly planted on our couches...
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Chauvinist – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is "chauvinist".
The podictionary word of the week is "chauvinist".
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Historical Thesaurus: On Sounds and Sense
Christian Kay on sounds and sense in the HTOED.
Christian Kay on sounds and sense in the HTOED.
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Cranberries: A Thanksgiving Favorite
A celebration of Thanksgiving and cranberries!
A celebration of Thanksgiving and cranberries!
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Monthly Gleanings: November 2009
Anatoly Liberman responds to readers' questions and comments.
Anatoly Liberman responds to readers' questions and comments.
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Cash is King: Proverbs about money
Some money-related entries from The Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs.
Some money-related entries from The Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs.
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More Than Genes: An Excerpt
An excerpt from More Than Genes by Dan Agin.
An excerpt from More Than Genes by Dan Agin.
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On Scientists v. Politicians on Mammograms
Elvin Lim looks at the new recommendation that women only undergo routine mammograms after the age of 50
Elvin Lim looks at the new recommendation that women only undergo routine mammograms after the age of 50
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The Origins of Tintin
An excerpt from Herge: The Man Who Created Tintin.
An excerpt from Herge: The Man Who Created Tintin.
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How Common Are Psychiatric Disorders?
An excerpt from Demystifying Psychiatry: A Resource For Patients and Families.
An excerpt from Demystifying Psychiatry: A Resource For Patients and Families.
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Yes Justice Scalia, There Were Patents Relating To Training Horses in the 1890s; But More Importantly, We Need Them Today
Can you patent horse training?
Can you patent horse training?
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8 Reasons to Unfriend Someone on Facebook
A survey of Facebook users on why they would unfriend someone.
A survey of Facebook users on why they would unfriend someone.
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Ponytail Pulling is Bad (but awfully good for women’s sports)
Laura Pappano discusses Elizabeth Lambert’s hair-pulling and sportsmanship in women's athletics.
Laura Pappano discusses Elizabeth Lambert’s hair-pulling and sportsmanship in women's athletics.
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Midwife – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is "midwife".
The podictionary word of the week is "midwife".
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Historical Thesaurus: On dealing with the press interest
Professor Christian Kay on the press interest in the HTOED.
Professor Christian Kay on the press interest in the HTOED.
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Finding the Word of the Year
Ammon Shea reveals how the Oxford Word of the Year is chosen.
Ammon Shea reveals how the Oxford Word of the Year is chosen.
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Etymology as a Battlefield: Whitsunday
Anatoly Liberman discusses the etymology of Whitsunday.
Anatoly Liberman discusses the etymology of Whitsunday.
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The Killer Trail: The Voulet-Chanoine Mission
An excerpt from The Killer Trail by Bertrand Taithe.
An excerpt from The Killer Trail by Bertrand Taithe.
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Five Things You Never Knew about West Side Story
Geoffrey Block share five facts about West Side Story.
Geoffrey Block share five facts about West Side Story.
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On whether KSM deserves Vengeance or Justice
Elvin Lim comments on the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's upcoming trial in New York for the September 11th attacks within the...
Elvin Lim comments on the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's upcoming trial in New York for the September 11th attacks within the...
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Oxford Word of the Year 2009: Unfriend
Our word of the year has "lex-appeal".
Our word of the year has "lex-appeal".
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Gillian Saunders Podcast: Place of the Year 2009
Get some first hand perspective on the changes South Africa has seen since winning the 2010 World Cup bid.
Get some first hand perspective on the changes South Africa has seen since winning the 2010 World Cup bid.
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Three South African Exports: Place of the Year 2009
Jake Kraft looks at one of South Africa's biggest exports: its people.
Jake Kraft looks at one of South Africa's biggest exports: its people.
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A Photo Journal of South Africa: Place of the Year 2009
Helen Eaton and Dewi Jackson share photos of their trip to South Africa.
Helen Eaton and Dewi Jackson share photos of their trip to South Africa.
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A Toast to South African Wine: Place of The Year 2009
Nothing says classy like incredible acumen in wine industry knowledge. Read about one of the world's top ten wine producers...
Nothing says classy like incredible acumen in wine industry knowledge. Read about one of the world's top ten wine producers...
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Justice Sotomayor, Perhaps “Speed Dating” Should Be Patent-Eligible After All
In light of Bilski v. Kappas Charles R. Macedo questions whether speed dating can by patented.
In light of Bilski v. Kappas Charles R. Macedo questions whether speed dating can by patented.
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Net – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is "net".
The podictionary word of the week is "net".
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Historical Thesaurus: On Categories
Professor Christian Kay on categorization in the HTOED.
Professor Christian Kay on categorization in the HTOED.
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The Blue Dress Place of the Year 2009
15 years ago Albie Sachs was appointed by Nelson Mandela to South Africa's first Constitutional Court. Here he talks about one...
15 years ago Albie Sachs was appointed by Nelson Mandela to South Africa's first Constitutional Court. Here he talks about one...
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The Future is Another Country: Place of the Year 2009
Author Peter McDonald was the first to investigate the newly opened archives of South Africa’s apartheid censorship...
Author Peter McDonald was the first to investigate the newly opened archives of South Africa’s apartheid censorship...
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Technology Reduces the Value of Old People, Warns MIT Computer Guru
Dennis Baron looks at the dilemma of being old in the internet age.
Dennis Baron looks at the dilemma of being old in the internet age.
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Fine and Dandy (In All Except Etymology)
Anatoly Liberman discusses the etymology of "dandy."
Anatoly Liberman discusses the etymology of "dandy."
