As a political scientist, I confess having many criticisms of the field as undertaken in the U.S. What this New York Times‘ article touches upon is fundamental: what good is political science? Truth be told, much of what is done by academics in political science departments is useless nonsense. It’s scholars asking questions about...
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The Public Interest was founded in 1965 by Daniel Bell and Irving Kristol and ceased publication in 2005. It was a very influential journal of policy and political thought, and at its best featured top writers from across the political spectrum. The Public Interest often was critical of the status quo, and regularly argued...
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Back in June, I wrote of the American Foundation for Continuing Education (AFCE). I noted that Edward C. Banfield had written at least two short stories for this organization, which include: Edward C. Banfield, “Growing Problem,” (Chicago, IL: American Foundation for Continuing Education, 1959); and Edward C. Banfield, “The Case of the Blighted City,”...
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