n n n n nnQ: You’ve written numerous books on coastal hazards and how we should respond to them. Why did you want to write this book about the abuse of mathematic models?nnOrrin H. Pilkey and Linda Pilkey-Jarvis: For more...

The following is an interview with Claude Piantadosi, author of Mankind Beyond Earth: The History, Science, and Future of Human Space Explorationnn“As a lifelong investigator, I have a deep belief that maintaining our research leadership in all facets of science is...

The following is an interview with Stephen Phillips, author of Yoga, Karma, and Rebirth: A Brief History and PhilosophynnQuestion: How does traditional yoga philosophy relate to current yoga practice?nnStephen Phillips: Traditional Yoga Shastra is not just a collection of “how-to”...

AMI PEDAHZUR AND ARIE PERLIGER DISCUSS JEWISH TERRORISM IN ISRAEL nThe following is an interview with Ami Pedahzur and Arie Perliger, authors of Jewish Terrorism in Israel.nnQ:  What led you to this topic?nnAmi Pedahzur:  We have both studied political extremism...

AMI PEDAHZUR TALKS ISRAELI SECRET SERVICES AND THE STRUGGLE AGAINST TERRORISM nAmi Pedahuzur is the author of The Israeli Secret Services and the Struggle Against Terrorism.nnQ: Have you ever worked for the Mossad or any other intelligence agency?nnAmi Pedahzur: No. never....

The following is an interview with R. B. Parkinson, author of A Little Gay History: Desire and Diversity Across the World. For more on the book, you can also read Parkinson’s blog post, Same-Sex Desire in the British Museum or...