Stanford News Headlines: Humanities http://news.stanford.edu Latest Humanities news headlines from Stanford University. Copyright (C) Stanford University en-us http://news.stanford.edu/images/srdot.gif Stanford News Headlines: Humanities http://news.stanford.edu Stanford scholar tracks the changing world of gay sexuality http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/september/robinson-gay-history-091814.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/september/robinson-gay-history-091814.html In the five decades he's been teaching and writing, Stanford intellectual historian Paul Robinson has witnessed the erosion of "the closet" and the blurring of sexual boundaries in America and Europe. Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 PDT Marguerite Rigoglioso A molecular physics experience through movement at Stanford http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/september/dance-spectroscopy-project-090514.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/september/dance-spectroscopy-project-090514.html Faculty members Michael St. Clair and Camille Utterback work with dancers on a project building on the technology of 'dance Spectroscopy.' Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:00:00 PDT Robin Wander Anti-Semitism in Europe reflects loss of values, historical awareness, says Stanford scholar http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/antisemitism-europe-scholars-082914.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/antisemitism-europe-scholars-082914.html A surge in anti-Semitism in Europe is a stark reminder that prejudice against Jewish people is still a reality there today, say scholars. Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Clifton B. Parker Margalit Fox and Kiese Laymon win Stanford's 2014 Saroyan Prize for Writing http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/saroyan-award-winners-082114.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/saroyan-award-winners-082114.html Every two years, Stanford awards the William Saroyan Prize for International Writing to encourage new or emerging writers in nonfiction and fiction. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Gabrielle Karampelas Stanford library unveils punk poster art collection http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/punk-poster-collection-082114.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/punk-poster-collection-082114.html The archive of posters for legendary 1980s San Francisco bands offers a colorful path of research for scholars from diverse fields. The size and comprehensiveness of the Tom Law Punk Poster collection is probably unmatched anywhere, library officials say. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Nate Sloan Stanford's Symbolic Systems bridges gap between humanity, technology http://news.stanford.edu/features/2014/symbolic-systems/ http://news.stanford.edu/features/2014/symbolic-systems/ In an interdisciplinary study of "the science of the mind," students examine the human-computer relationship, and how to design technology that works well with users. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Clifton B. Parker Stanford scholar sees failure as key element of success for famous American authors http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/failure-american-authors-081914.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/failure-american-authors-081914.html English professor Gavin Jones finds that acclaimed 19th century authors solidified their place in the literary canon by embracing the imperfection of the human condition. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Mackenzie Cooley Stanford's 2014 Three Books program embraces theme of 'science and scientists' http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/three-books-science-081514.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/three-books-science-081514.html Persis Drell is the first scientist to choose the summer reading list for incoming freshmen and transfers. The books' diversity of styles and approaches to science were picked to appeal to students' wide interests. Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Shara Tonn Digital revolution is changing what it means to be an author, says Stanford professor http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/author-everyone-lunsford-081414.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/author-everyone-lunsford-081414.html English Professor Andrea Lunsford says today's writing instruction should teach students how to become better writers for social media and other interactive online environments. Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Angela Becerra Vidergar Stanford art historian explores the shocking yet affirmative power of gay imagery http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/queer-art-culture-080714.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/queer-art-culture-080714.html Stanford art historian Richard Meyer co-authors Art and Queer Culture, the first major historical survey to consider the ways in which homosexual codes and cultures yield creative resources for visual artists. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Barbara Wilcox Stanford psychology research probes figurative language http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/language-figurative-goodman-080614.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/language-figurative-goodman-080614.html Stanford scholar Noah Goodman found that people understand nonliteral language – metaphor, hyperbole and exaggerated statements – when they focus on the intent behind the communication. Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 PDT Clifton B. Parker Stanford philosopher examines the legitimacy of political power http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/legitimacy-political-philosophy-072814.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/legitimacy-political-philosophy-072814.html When applying ancient philosophic thought to contemporary issues like surveillance and health care reform, Stanford Humanities Center fellow Amanda Greene finds that claims to political legitimacy lie at the heart of many political debates. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 PDT Veronica Marian Simple isn't better when talking about science, Stanford philosopher suggests http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/aggression-philosopher-longino-072514.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/aggression-philosopher-longino-072514.html Taking a philosophical approach to the assumptions that surround the study of human behavior, Stanford philosophy Professor Helen Longino suggests that no single research method is capable of answering the question of nature vs. nurture. Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 PDT Barbara Wilcox Works from American art giants enter Stanford's permanent collection http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/gifts-cantor-collection-072414.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/gifts-cantor-collection-072414.html Among the works is this piece by Jacob Lawrence. (Image: © 2014 The Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation, Seattle / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York) Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 PDT Robin Wander Dean of Grace Cathedral to become Stanford dean for religious life http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/dean-religious-life-072114.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/july/dean-religious-life-072114.html The Very Rev. Dr. Jane Shaw, dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, has been named dean for religious life at Stanford. She will also join the faculty in Stanford's Department of Religious Studies. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:00:00 PDT
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