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Ghost Words: Words Without Meaning

by Mr Ghaz in Languages, September 1, 2009
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Known as spurious or ghost words, they are there, complete with convincing definitions, as the result of error. The 19th century scholar William WalterSkeat savagely described them as “coinages due to the blunders of printers or scribes, or the per-fervid imaginations of ignorant or blundering editors.”

Domestic Violence

by tryone in Issues, July 26, 2009
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Get up and get out.

Is a Violent Hero Still a Hero?

by monxdavies in Issues, June 18, 2009
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A look at violence in modern media.

Domestic Abuse: The “It’s Not Ok for a Man to Hit a Woman, But Its Ok for a Woman to Hit a Man” Scenario.

by Helen Diaz in Relationships, May 19, 2009
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Is it ok to hit a man or a woman in a relationship?

Structual Violence

by Jack Hawk in Social Sciences, May 14, 2009
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Outlawing physical violence simply creates structural violence.

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