Books

Jon Turney explores the irresistible images of our world from space

Einstein was no saint, but nor was he a womanising, avaricious bumbler, says Graham Farmelo

Philip Kemp enjoys a serious exploration of the cinematic epic

Aubrey Blumsohn says to blame industry alone for the 'prostitution' of science is wrong-headed

The role of class in the American democratic process can surprise, writes Richard Rose

Alan Ryan reflects on the States we're in

Robert Shoemaker wonders if the statistics, and the 'civilising process', tell the whole story

Ron Johnston examines the finer points of citation, arguing that only conformists will be published

An examination of the diverse lives of religious women is a revelatory read for Anke Bernau