Humanities in Action

Arne L. Kalleberg, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology Major changes have engulfed the employment systems in virtually all advanced capitalist nations. Work has become more uncertain, unstable and insecure, and workers receive fewer social benefits. This talk will examine how … Read more

David H. Schanzer, Associate Professor of the Practice, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University and Director, Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security Presidential administrations may change, but many of the national security concerns facing the United States and … Read more

Peter White, Professor of Biology Biologist E.O. Wilson has suggested that half the earth be set aside for biodiversity to stem the extinction of diverse species, but how can we design such a solution and how can ecological sustainability be … Read more

featuring Layna Mosley, Professor of Political Science, UNC-CH Part of our "Policy Matters: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics behind Our Most Pressing Issues" Humanities in Action Series. This Spring we collaborate with the UNC/Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program to highlight … Read more

featuring Benjamin Waterhouse, Associate Professor of History, UNC-CH Part of our "Policy Matters: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics behind Our Most Pressing Issues" Humanities in Action Series. This Spring we collaborate with the UNC/Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program to highlight this interdisciplinary … Read more

featuring Philip J. Cook, ITT/Terry Sanford Professor Emeritus of Public Policy Studies, Duke University Part of our "Policy Matters: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics behind Our Most Pressing Issues" Humanities in Action Series. This Spring we collaborate with the UNC/Duke Philosophy, Politics, and … Read more

featuring Douglas MacLean, Professor of Philosophy, UNC-CH Part of our "Policy Matters: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics behind Our Most Pressing Issues" Humanities in Action Series. This Spring we collaborate with the UNC/Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program to highlight this interdisciplinary program’s … Read more

featuring Jeff Spinner-Halev, Kenan Eminent Professor of Political Ethics, UNC-CH Part of our "Policy Matters: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics behind Our Most Pressing Issues" Humanities in Action Series. This Spring we collaborate with the UNC/Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program to highlight … Read more

featuring Douglas Mackay, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, UNC-CH Part of our "Policy Matters: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics behind Our Most Pressing Issues" Humanities in Action Series. This Spring we collaborate with theUNC/Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program to highlight this … Read more