As a graduate student at Oxford in 1963, I began writing about books in revolutionary France, helping to found the discipline of book history. I was in my academic corner writing about Enlightenment ideals when the Internet exploded the world of academic communication in the 1990s. Robert Darnton 1990sacademicbegin share on social
As a grandson of farmers in downstate Illinois, I have long admired the dedication of farmers to their work and have written about the role of agriculture in American innovation. Edmund Phelps admireagricultureamerican Change image and share on social
As a great man's influence never ends, so also there is not definite finality, no end, to a great survey; it runs along for centuries, ever responsive to the strain of the increasing needs of a growing population and an enlarging domain. Cleveland Abbe centurydefinitedomain share on social
As a group, anthropologists are not too fond of people who work in the business world. Helen Fisher anthropologistbusinessfond Change image and share on social
As a group, we want to follow good and green strategy. Setting targets is one element of that. The second part is to design products which meet environmental goals. Jamshyd Godrej designelementenvironmental Change image and share on social
As a grown woman, I saw the first black president reach down a hand and touch the face of a child like I once was, lifting his eyes toward a better future. But I have never, ever, in all my years seen a leader so committed to delivering that better future to America's children as Hillary Clinton. Donna Brazile americablackchild share on social
As a guest who doesn't eat, drink or smoke, you leave much to be desired, but as a writer, you're my girl. Thelma Ritter desiredrinkeat Change image and share on social
As a guitar player, it's harder for me to impress somebody than it is to write a song that they like. Brad Paisley guitarhardimpress Change image and share on social
As a guitar player, you can gravitate to the blues because you can play it easily. It's not a style that's difficult to pick up. It's purely emotive and dead easy to get a start with. Boz Scaggs bluedeaddifficult Change image and share on social