Two news items (Bellesisles & Academic Freedom)

[Mark Tushnet]

In the Chronicle of Higher Ed (web-sites work for subscribers only):

*  EMORY UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS and Michael A. Bellesiles, a
   history professor there who has come under fire for the
   research behind his book on gun ownership in colonial
   America, announced Thursday that they have requested a formal
   investigation of the allegations of research misconduct
   against him.
   --> SEE http://chronicle.com/daily/2002/02/2002020802n.htm

*  THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS issued a statement on
   Wednesday questioning the timing and political motivations of
   organizations that are raising concerns about academic
   freedom on campuses in the wake of September 11.
   --> SEE http://chronicle.com/daily/2002/02/2002020803n.htm


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