Finish 2014 with the Best from our Blog—Dispatch December 30, 2014

You are subscribed to News from the John W. Kluge Center for Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Finish 2014 with the Best from our Blog—Dispatch December 30, 2014 Close out 2014 with some of the best posts from our new blog, “Insights.” Keep up with the Kluge Center in real time by following us on Twitter: @KlugeCtr. From our blog: In an interview, Astrobiology Chair Steven Dick explains how the discovery of microbes elsewhere in the universe will bring us closer to a universal biology applicable to all life, wherever it may arise. Jason Steinhauer explains why astrobiology matters to the humanities, and why astrobiology discoveries have the potential to reconfigure our assumptions about reality. Historian Renata Keller provides historical perspective on the evolving Cuba-U.S. relationship. British fellow Antony Stewart reveals a new discovery of a previously unknown diary hidden in the Library of Congress Alan Lomax Collection. Mary Lou Reker recalls sharing time and space with Vaclav Havel, the small couch in his office, and the quiet conversations they had together. Dan Turello interviews Latin Americanist Charlotte Rogers about Brazil, the World Cup, and her research on contemporary South American fiction. A profile of distinguished visiting scholar David Grinspoon and science librarian Peg Clifton shows how librarians help scholars conduct groundbreaking research. The Kluge Center says farewell to its dear friend and colleague Tom Mann. Sign up to get the latest “Insights” right in your inbox. Follow us on Twitter: @KlugeCtr. From all of us at the Kluge Center, our best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. The John W. Kluge Center was established at the Library of Congress in 2000 to foster a mutually enriching relationship between the world of ideas and the world of action, between scholars and political leaders. The Center attracts outstanding scholarly figures to Washington, D.C., facilitates their access to the Library’s remarkable collections, and helps them engage in conversation with policymakers and the public. Learn more at: http://www.loc.gov/kluge. This service is provided by the Library of Congress at www.LOC.gov. Unsubscribe or change your subscriber preferences For questions or problems with subscriptions, contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com Follow us: Blog | Facebook | Flickr | iTunes U | Twitter | YouTube   This email was sent to woowonemusic@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000