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Lawford Anderson:
The Future of Energy
Whether it's the impact of fluctuating oil prices on the stability of Middle East nations, the debate over offshore oil drilling, or the news of major natural gas discoveries in Wyoming and Louisiana, questions revolving aroun... read more
Free TrialA Grand Tour of the Cosmos
Instructor:
David Helfand / Columbia
Witness colliding galaxies, explore stellar nurseries, see gravitational lenses, and literally observe the past unfold. We are currently in an unprecedented astronomical era thanks to powerful tools like the Hubble Space Te... read more
Anti-Americanism in Latin America and What It Means for the U.S.
Instructor:
Steven Levitsky
Since 2000, Latin America has experienced an unprecedented turn to the left. Whereas 1990s had been the decade of the “Washington Consensus,” in the region, the 2000s have seen the elec... read more
Film and Literature in the Aftermath of September 11, 2001
Instructor:
Elizabeth Goldberg
Adolph Hitler's use of film, literature, and music as propaganda tools during the Nazi era offers an important cautionary tale against the mix of art and politics, and yet art has a long,... read more
