Catafalque: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity, by Peter Kingsley
Robert A. Segal is wary of an attempt to offer a definitive new interpretation of Jung
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The Scramble for Europe: Young Africa on Its Way to the Old Continent, by Stephen Smith
Ruben Andersson finds old fears repackaged in a thin academic offering
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Days of Awe: Reimagining Jewishness in Solidarity with Palestinians, by Atalia Omer
David Katz is unimpressed by an attempt to imagine a different Israel from elsewhere
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The week in higher education – 13 June 2019
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Skidmore: top-up funding ‘absolutely’ needed if fees are cut
Universities minister addresses Augar panel plans and attacks ‘bums on seats’ terminology used by Tory colleagues
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What are you reading? – 13 June 2019
A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Shadows of Doubt: Stereotypes, Crime, and the Pursuit of Justice, by Brendan O’Flaherty and Rajiv Sethi
Book of the week: Scott Decker praises a bold attempt by economists to illuminate the American criminal justice system
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New and noteworthy – 13 June 2019
The essential nature of mercy; the dangers of a mythicised past; an overview of Amartya Sen’s work; the fascination of ancient objects; and the power of philosophy
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Letters – 13 June 2019
Embrace the universal nature of science David Matthews’ article “Can academics help heal the world’s rifts?” (News, 6 June) covers a bewildering landscape of interpretations of the notion of “science...
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Fourth Degree by Laurie Taylor – 13 June 2019
All campus life is here
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First US admissions scandal defendant spared prison
Leniency shown to former Stanford coach not likely for parents and other participants, judge suggests
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Ronald Kay, 1920-2019
Tributes paid to a pioneer of applying computer power to university administration
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Interview with Tamsin Mather
The volcanologist discusses the joys of fieldwork, the fight for equality, and how her son’s battle with leukaemia transformed her outlook on life
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Research intelligence: how to deal with the gruesome reviewer 2
‘Reviewer 2’ is blamed by many academics for much of the stress and anxiety of publication – but the fightback is under way
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Drive for working-class vote could push next PM to change HE stance
Change in Tory electoral strategy already leads some in party to prioritise FE and oppose university expansion, policy experts suggest