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Monthly Archives: December 2024

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We Haven’t Run Out Of History Quite Yet

By Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi | December 30, 2024

In classic Trek fashion, the similarities were not subtle.

Shorts

The Final Frontier of Civil-Military Relations

By Christopher Levesque | December 20, 2024

The Federation’s structure creates tension between military and civilian leadership.

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Anxieties, Real and Imagined

By James Thajudeen | December 17, 2024

Khan was a product of and advocate for selective breeding, the ultimate form of population control.

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Man’s Best Friend In Space

By Nicole Donawho | December 15, 2024

They’re cute and lovable, but there’s something just not quite right about them.

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The History Of The Future

By Matthew Cressler | December 13, 2024

Star Trek represents hope against hope.

Shorts

2024 Literary Studies Book and Journal Article List

By Contingent Magazine | December 8, 2024

A companion list for lit studies scholars.

How I Do History

How Lynne Calamia Does History

By Contingent Magazine | December 6, 2024

“People are drawn to personal stories and transformations.”

2024 Journal Article List

By Contingent Magazine | December 3, 2024

A companion to our 2024 book list.

Contingent Book & Article Lists

2024 Contingent Book List

By Contingent Magazine | December 2, 2024

When you’re shopping for books this season, consider a contingent scholar.

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