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The Mosquito: The Unassuming Tyrant Reshaping Human History
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The Mosquito: The Unassuming Tyrant Reshaping Human History

Review of THE MOSQUITO by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In an intellectual exercise that might make even…

Johny McFliggenMay 27, 2024May 4, 2025
The Empathy Lens: How Stanton’s “Humans of New York” Transcends Repetition to Illuminate Our Shared Humanity
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The Empathy Lens: How Stanton’s “Humans of New York” Transcends Repetition to Illuminate Our Shared Humanity

Review of HUMANS OF NEW YORK by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford If one were to distill the…

Johny McFliggenMay 23, 2024May 4, 2025
Wonders Unveiled: Is “Atlas Obscura” a Treasure Map or a Tourist Trap?
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Wonders Unveiled: Is “Atlas Obscura” a Treasure Map or a Tourist Trap?

Review of ATLAS OBSCURA by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford "Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's…

Johny McFliggenMay 20, 2024May 4, 2025
Felines and Feelings: The Unexpected Depth of Pandemic Isolation in “POETS SQUARE
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Felines and Feelings: The Unexpected Depth of Pandemic Isolation in “POETS SQUARE

Review of POETS SQUARE by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In "POETS SQUARE," Courtney Gustafson presents us with…

Johny McFliggenMay 13, 2024May 13, 2025
Whispers of Resistance: How Susan Cain’s “Quiet” Challenges the Extrovert Ideal
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Whispers of Resistance: How Susan Cain’s “Quiet” Challenges the Extrovert Ideal

Review of QUIET by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In a world where the loudest voice often wins,…

Johny McFliggenMay 12, 2024May 4, 2025
Traveling the Familiar: Bryson’s Affectionate Snark on Britain’s Quirks
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Traveling the Familiar: Bryson’s Affectionate Snark on Britain’s Quirks

Review of THE ROAD TO LITTLE DRIBBLING by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the whimsical yet decidedly…

Johny McFliggenMay 4, 2024May 4, 2025

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