Category: Author Interviews

November Book of the Month: “The Spirit of Luc Boltanski”

November Book of the Month: “The Spirit of Luc Boltanski”

28 November 2014 Author Interviews

  “This is a book that is needed to understand the ideas and research dynamics of one of the greatest contemporary sociologists. This impressive collection of essays provides not only an introduction to his work, but also insightful analyses of its reception, critical discussions on its wider significance, and reflexive...

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October Book of the Month: “IB Music Revision Guide”

October Book of the Month: “IB Music Revision Guide”

22 October 2014 Author Interviews

  We are happy to announce Roger Paul‘s first publication as our Book of the Month for October! The “IB Music Revision Guide – Everything you need to prepare for the Music Listening Examination” has been specifically designed for pupils of the IB Music Course and features a variety of...

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Bringing Together Ethics and Capitalism: An Interview with Mike King, author of “Quakernomics”

15 October 2014 Author Interviews

  ‘Fascinating, highly relevant and opportune, this book is a powerful exploration of history showing how ethical behaviour has been – and can be – an effective route to wealth creation and growth.’  —Carlota Perez, author of ‘Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital’ and Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics...

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Interview with Vishaal Kishore, author of “Ricardo’s Gauntlet”

Interview with Vishaal Kishore, author of “Ricardo’s Gauntlet”

30 September 2014 Author Interviews

Government strategist, public servant and academic Vishaal Kishore talks to Anthem Press about writing his newly released book, Ricardo’s Gauntlet: Economic Fiction and the Flawed Case for Free Trade, which challenges readers to reconsider the concept of free trade. Q: Are you following any free trade deals in the news at the moment?...

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Interview with Belinda Barnet, author of “Memory Machines: The Evolution of Hypertext”

Interview with Belinda Barnet, author of “Memory Machines: The Evolution of Hypertext”

24 June 2014 Author Interviews

The following is an interview with Belinda Barnet, author of Memory Machines: The Evolution of Hypertext This book is an exploration of the history of hypertext, an influential concept that forms the underlying structure of the World Wide Web and innumerable software applications. Q: In the Introduction to your book,...

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Vivian E. Thomson Talks About the US on the World Stage of Climate Change

Vivian E. Thomson Talks About the US on the World Stage of Climate Change

9 June 2014 Author Interviews

The 2 June announcement of a new draft of regulations under the United States Clean Air Act has brought environmental issues to the forefront political discourse. The new act includes a lofty proposal of a 30% cut in carbon emissions by 2030, making the US a leader in global climate...

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Interview with Magda Romanska, author of “The Post-traumatic Theatre of Grotowski and Kantor”

Interview with Magda Romanska, author of “The Post-traumatic Theatre of Grotowski and Kantor”

9 May 2014 Author Interviews

The following is an interview with Magda Romanska, author of “The Post-traumatic Theatre of Grotowski and Kantor: History and Holocaust in ‘Akropolis’ and ‘Dead Class’” This book is a historical and critical analysis of the post-traumatic theatre of Grotowski and Kantor, examining the ways they represent Auschwitz in their respective...

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Interview with Vivian Thomson, author of “Sophisticated Interdependence in Climate Policy”

Interview with Vivian Thomson, author of “Sophisticated Interdependence in Climate Policy”

12 March 2014 Author Interviews

The following is an interview with Vivian Thomson, author of “Sophisticated Interdependence in Climate Change Policy: Federalism in the United States, Brazil, and Germany” This book offers a desperately needed framework for climate-change policy in the US, acknowledging the crucial role of coherent state–federal relations. Q: What does the term...

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Interview with Michael Bhaskar, author of “The Content Machine: Towards a Theory of Publishing from the Printing Press to the Digital Network”

Interview with Michael Bhaskar, author of “The Content Machine: Towards a Theory of Publishing from the Printing Press to the Digital Network”

6 March 2014 Author Interviews

The following is an interview with Michael Bhaskar, author of The Content Machine: Towards a Theory of Publishing from the Printing Press to the Digital Network. This book is a ground-breaking study that demonstrates how publishing can survive and thrive in the digital age. Q: As the title of your...

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Interview with Hilary Larkin, author of “A History of Ireland 1800-1922: Theatres of Disorder?”

Interview with Hilary Larkin, author of “A History of Ireland 1800-1922: Theatres of Disorder?”

20 February 2014 Author Interviews

The following is an interview with Hilary Larkin, author of A History of Ireland 1800-1922: Theatres of Disorder. In this new book, Ireland’s status as a theatre of disorder from 1800 to 1922 is investigated and re-assessed. Q: In your book, you are accounting for an undoubtedly very troubled and...

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