How we (should) decide
Philosopher aims to develop theories of practical rationality that may just help us make real-world decisions.
Rethinking the fall of Rome’s republic
Historian’s innovative hypothesis paints new picture of ancient Italy and aims to explain how the Roman Republic fell.
Samuels receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Japanese government honors political scientist for significant contributions to scholarship and promoting friendly relations.
New books from the School of Architecture + Planning
Addressing the environment, cities, architecture, angry people and ‘Creative Magic’
Pulling back the curtain
MIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.
Cracking the code
MIT sociologist’s book takes an insider look at investment banking and the high-risk trades that can spin out of control.
Milestone for MIT Press’s bestseller
What began as lecture notes for an MIT computer-science class has become the standard text in the field, selling half a million copies in 20 years.
'Deaths of Others' in America's Wars
A book about the fate of civilians of those we fight and those we fight for
Hippie days
How a handful of countercultural scientists changed the course of physics in the 1970s and helped open up the frontier of quantum information.
