Crises of Democracy written by Professor of Politics, Adam Przeworski could not have been written at a more critical moment in our contemporary political climate. All around the world, it seems that large political shifts are occurring, the results and effects of which we are yet to learn. Whether it is the rise of Jair … Continue reading
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My Top 5 Books About Death, Dying, Medicine, and Grief
It is coming up to Christmas, the end of the year, and the 21st of December. Whilst many people around the world are making Christmas lists, dusting off menorahs, tentatively imagining New Year’s resolutions, and thinking about the future, I am thinking about something else. It is not to say that I don’t enjoy the … Continue reading
Yaa Gyasi in Zurich and a Review of “Homegoing”
Anyone who lives abroad knows how hard it can be to engage with literature from your mother tongue. For me, living in Switzerland means that German is a regular part of my day-to-day life. This means I forget English words all the time (just ask any of my friends back home when I throw in … Continue reading
Book Themed Travel: the Musée de l’imprimerie de Lyon
So I spent Easter in Lyon, France where I was able to visit the Musée de l’imprimerie de Lyon. It was a really amazing museum, and I spent several hours nerding out over the history of fonts and printing machines. Here are some pictures that I took whilst at the museum. If you’re ever in … Continue reading