If you’ve got a better theory of the Times’ coverage of cultural theory, let me know.
Author Archives: Jonathan Sterne
Template Talk
This blog is officially back in effect. I have decided, after careful consideration, that the New York Times has only ever published two basic articles about cultural theory, from which an almost unending series of variations are possible. Op-Ed pieces authored by Stanley Fish do not count. 1. “Theory is stupid.” This article debunks cultural …
Accomplishing Things
Alright, the SSHRC is officially in the mail, and my Derrida editorial is up on the Bad Subjects website. The debate is all old news, but Bush sure sounds cranky. Things may be quiet for a few days as I make the final push on the tenure file. Stay tuned.
Sleep, Beautiful Sleep!
I figured out that this weekend, with Carrie’s dad and partner in town, I slept more than any three day period since moving to Canada. I really needed it, and actually the whole thing was quite relaxing, though I am trying not to think about all the stuff I have to do for myself and …
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It’s really nice to have a picture in the blog. Must . . . get . . . digital . . . camera. . . .
Book Meme
Friend, former bandmate, political blogger and — oh yes — Paterno Family Professor of English Michael Berube has just edited a new book called The Aesthetics of Cultural Studies, including essays by yours truly, Steven Rubio, Rita Felski, Laura Kipnis), and a cavalcade of other clever people. And here’s a story to go with it: …
Excitement at Chateau Frontenac
Okay, so I just finished the third draft of my SSHRC application, incorporating comments from two grant officers and three colleagues. I think it’s very close, apart from the probably 1 million typos in it. Ah well. After I proof it out loud and impose on Carrie, Tuesday, it will go to the Research Grants …