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Winter 2010 • Vol. 5, No. 4
Features
Politics & Rights
India in Focus: “India’s Commonwealth Games: A National Disgrace”
Shows why, far from achieving their intended goal of “national prestige,” the Commonwealth Games exposed an ugly contradiction in Indian culture and politics.
Politics & Rights
The Republicans’ Opportunity to Restore America . . . and Their Obstacle
Considers the Republicans’ alternatives following their victories in the 2010 midterm elections, and identifies a moral conflict, which, if unresolved, will preclude them from saving the land of liberty.
Education & Parenting
The Educational Bonanza in Privatizing Government Schools
Surveys the ills of government-run schools, shows the general superiority of private schools, zeros in on the reason for the difference, and proposes a radical change from which everyone would benefit.
Economics
An Interview with Andrew Schiff about Fishing Nets, Hut Gluts, and other Economic Matters
The author and investor discusses his book, the state of economy, the cause of America’s financial problems, and investment possibilities under the circumstances.
Science & Technology
Andrew Carnegie: The Richest Man in the World
Surveys the life of the great tycoon and finds him to be rich in more ways than one.
Philosophy
The Conclusion of Loving Life
Includes the book's final, summarizing chapter along with an afterword on terrorism and an appendix on emergency situations.
Book and Film Reviews
Education & Parenting, Reviews
Review: Waiting for “Superman,” directed by Davis Guggenheim
Sean Saulsbury reviews Waiting for “Superman,” directed by Davis Guggenheim.
Reviews
Review: Burzynski: The Movie, directed by Eric Merola
C. A. Wolski reviews Burzynski: The Movie, directed by Eric Merola.
Politics & Rights, Reviews
Review: How Barack Obama is Endangering our National Sovereignty, by John R. Bolton
Daniel Wahl reviews How Barack Obama is Endangering our National Sovereignty, by John R. Bolton.
Economics, Reviews
Review: The Dhandho Investor, by Mohnish Pabrai
Daniel Wahl reviews The Dhandho Investor: The Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns, by Mohnish Pabrai.
Reviews, Science & Technology
Review: Appetite for America, by Stephen Fried
Jules Klapper reviews Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West, by Stephen Fried.
Good Living, Reviews
Review: Mind Over Mood
Daniel Wahl reviews Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think, by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky.
Arts & Culture, Reviews
Review: Repotting Harry Potter, by James W. Thomas
Daniel Wahl reviews Repotting Harry Potter: A Professor’s Book-by-Book Guide for the Serious Re-Reader, by James W. Thomas.
Departments
Philosophy
Letters and Replies: Jesus and Violence
Craig Biddle answers a letter about whether Jesus calls for violence against unbelievers.
Essay Contest Winner
Deborah B. Sloan, winner of the TOS essay contest, defends capitalism in light of Ayn Rand's moral theory.
