Was Elizabeth Taylor the Best Post-War British Novelist?

After halfway through his dozens of novels—none of which disappointed—I find myself very reluctant to read any other. Even if the reasons for Taylor’s undercooked reputation are shown, it still seems hard to believe, given the quantity of quality he routinely puts out—unless considering the troubling possibility: books are supposed to be like that. easy …

Mimi Levin Lieber, Who Shaped Focus Groups Post-War Marketing, Dies

Mimi Levin Lieber, a pioneer in using focus groups to shape product development and marketing at some of the nation’s largest companies, and later a staunch advocate of early childhood literacy in New York City, died at Mount Sinai West hospital on October 16. Manhattan. He was 93 years old. His son, James Lieber, said …

Charles G. Sellers, Historian Who Disappointed Post-War Consensus, Dies

The historian Charles G. Sellers, whose work on America in the early 19th century helped subvert the postwar consensus that democracy and capitalism developed together, died Thursday at his home in Berkeley, California, showing that they were more often at odds than in reality. He was 98 years old. His wife, historian and philosopher Carolyn …

Times Readers on the Most Important Works of Post-War Architecture

When T assembles a panel of architects, designers, and journalists, 25 Most Important Artifacts of Post-War ArchitectureComing into it, we knew that Times readers would have their own opinion on buildings to include or skip; Even our jurors were aware of the limitations inherent in such a task. With this in mind, here a little …

25 Most Important Artifacts of Post-War Architecture

The third brightest object in the night sky is not a distant planet or solar system, but a football field-sized building. Designed and assembled by five space agencies representing 15 countries, the structure represents a triumph not only of engineering but also of politics. an unprecedented international effort in the name of science. Built largely …