Social Science
Election Q&A with Don Kettl
Political scientist Don Kettl answers questions about the candidates' experience and the challenges they face.
Obama and the World
Penn political science faculty members weigh in on the new president’s challenges and opportunities for U.S. foreign policy.
Analysis That Matters
An audio Q&A with political scientist Brendan O'Leary on his service as United Nations advisor.
Science Friction
Bioethicist Jonathan Moreno discusses the battle over science in America.
Calling It Like He Sees It
John Lapinski shares his insider view on the Republican presidential nomination race.
A Teetering Domino
Antonio Merlo riffs on Italy’s looming economic collapse.
Reality Check for Checklists
Sociologist Charles Bosk analyzes the effectiveness of checklists in patient safety.
Mr. Fixit
In his new book, political scientist Donald Kettl argues that 20th-century government is no match for 21st-century problems.
How to Get Out of Iraq
Political science scholar and international adviser Brendan O'Leary maintains that the Iraq constitution offers the best framework for stability and democracy.
Therapeutic Benefits and Risks
Anthropologist Adriana Petryna charts the expansion of the global clinical trials industry.
Archaeology Matters
Archaeologist Jeremy Sabloff's new book argues for the modern-day relevance of studying the long-ago and faraway.
The Eyes of the People
Political scientist Jeffrey Green challenges the notion of vox populi.
Actuarial Criminology
Criminologist Richard Berk designs software aimed at reducing recidivism.
Troubled Paradise
Anthropologist Deborah Thomas examines the history of violence in Jamaica.
On the Mend
Beth Linker describes the impact of rehabilitation services during World War I.