Perspectives

Sociocultural anthropologist Kedron Thomas discusses fashion brands and knockoff products in Guatemala, the subject of her recently published book, “Regulating Style,” for the Arts & Sciences podcast “Hold That Thought.”

Todd Decker, professor and chair of music in Arts & Sciences, has an excerpt from his recent book, “Hymns for the Fallen: Combat Movie Music and Sound after Vietnam,” published in Vietnam magazine. He explains how the Vietnam War changed American culture, including portrayals of war in movies.

Panos Kouvelis, of Olin Business School, writes an op-ed in the Houston Business Journal examining the economic ripple effect that hurricanes Harvey and Irma will have on moving goods and supplies around the world. His op-ed also is featured on WashU Perspectives.

Abram Van Engen, of Arts & Sciences, offers an analysis on The Conversation website on whether it is America’s role to be “the world’s cop.” He is a scholar on the concept of American exceptionalism.

Aimee James, a cancer researcher at the School of Medicine, offers tips for maintaining a healthy weight, such as choosing healthier snacks and building in more physical activity, in an article on the Gateway Region YMCA website.

Pratim Biswas and Ramesh Raliya, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, write in Forbes about the potential to solve big problems, from cancer to crop production, with tiny nanoparticles.

Pratim Biswas and Ramesh Raliya, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, write in Forbes about the potential to solve big problems, from cancer to crop production, with tiny nanoparticles.

Daniel Epps, of the School of Law, writes in an op-ed published in The Washington Post that former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was part of a growing trend of police seeking to have judges decide their cases rather than juries — and what that means for the justice system.

Jason Purnell, of the Brown School, writes an op-ed published on the CNN website about a judge’s decision finding a police officer not guilty in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith; Purnell’s involvement in the peaceful protests that followed; and the larger underlying issues. His op-ed also is featured on WashU Perspectives.

Joanna Dee Das, of Arts & Sciences, discusses her recently published book, “Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora,” offering insights about the dancer and activist, in a podcast on the New Books Networks website.