Dower's Cultures of War named finalist for 2010 National Book Award
Historian's book examines roots, causes of war through four historic events.
The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
Courses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.
Burchard Scholars for 2010 announced
34 MIT undergraduates selected who excel in the humanities, arts, and social sciences
The 'signature novel' of the decade
Junot Díaz's 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' cited as a defining work
Not easy being green
MIT historian Harriet Ritvo explains how a battle to save an English lake helped found modern environmentalism — but might worry greens today
Their infinite wisdom
An MIT historian of science uncovers the saga of the Russian scholars whose mysticism helped them redefine the concept of infinity
