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Pirates vs. University Presses
Entire scholarly books are starting to appear -- without permission -- on Web sites that flaunt their violation of traditional copyright laws.
'The Company He Keeps'
Although he isn't a fraternity brother, Nicholas L. Syrett has immersed himself in the world of Greek history. Syrett, an...
It's Culture, Not Morality
What if everything you learned about fighting plagiarism was doomed to failure? Computer software, threats on the syllabus, pledges of...
'Swimming Against the Tide'
Many educators worry that the ability of the United States to produce enough scientists will fall short unless a more...
Could a Press End Up on Chopping Block?
Fears of Utah State University's scholarly publishing arm illustrate the vulnerability of academic publishing in a year of massive budget cuts.
'Teaching Unprepared Students'
Many experts say that the United States can only truly see gains in the percentages of adults who have a...
'The American College Town'
For many students, living in a college town is a key part of their undergraduate experience. And for many faculty...
Fight Over a Beloved (and Lucrative) Book
U. of Nebraska Press sold almost one million copies of Black Elk Speaks. The director moved to SUNY and now the book is moving too. Fair game or unfair edge?