The UK publishing industry was hit by a surprise fall of £168m (5.4%) in sales of physical books last year, ending a period of growth stretching back to at least 2014. – The Guardian
Tag: 06.28.19
American Library Association Cancels Inventor Of The Dewey Decimal System
American librarians have voted to remove the name of Melvil Dewey, widely seen as the father of modern librarianship, from one of their top awards, citing his history of antisemitism, racism and sexual harassment. – The Guardian
Does Truth Equal Beauty? (It’s A Problematic Idea)
The problem is that it’s difficult to defend the notion that the truth is recognisable by its beauty and simplicity, and it’s an idea that has contributed to getting fundamental physics into its current mess. – Aeon
Juilliard Dean Ara Guzelimian To Step Down
Guzelimian has been dean and provost for 13 years and is known as the “musical gravitas” at the school. – Musical America