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Express yourself: it's later than you think. If you're confused about postmodernism, that may mean you understand it

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A satirical look at postmodernism in art is presented in the definitions of basic art terms. Some of the spoof definitions given include ones for cubism, dada, abstract expressionism, and fine art. Each kind of modern art must have a movement named after it if it is to be taken seriously.

Author: Holland, Brad
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1996
Humor and anecdotes, Terminology, Postmodernism, Arts, Modern

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Today's most mischievous misquotation: Adam Smith did not mean what he is often made to say

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Smith did not mean that pursuit of self-interest leads always to the greater common good. He was specific in his depiction of large capitalists undermining public welfare. Smith felt that actions of a few that could impair the liberty of the whole ought to be restrained.

Author: Schlefer, Jonathan
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1998
Criticism and interpretation, Authorship, Economists, Smith, Adam (Economist), Wealth of Nations (Nonfiction work)

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In the monster's maw: fishing holds a different thrill when you yourself are the bait

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Barehanded catfish fishing is easiest during the spawning season in late spring, when males guarding egg patches snap at everything that approaches. The wading fisher gets a nip by waving his fingers in the water, and then pushes a hand into the catfish's mouth.

Author: Bilger, Burkhard
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1997
Personal narratives, Fishers (Persons), Catfish fishing

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