Autumn Books in 2014

Highlights of this season's releases

Nathaniel Comfort wonders at the enduring trend of misrepresenting race.

Tim Lenton is intrigued by E. O. Wilson's sweeping perspective on humanity's past — and possible futures.

A history of how quantum theory has permeated Western culture refreshes Jim Baggott.

Nico Stehr ponders Naomi Klein's call for strategic mass action on climate change.

Steven Pinker's provocative treatise on language use and abuse would benefit from more data, finds Paul Raeburn.

Jaron Lanier surveys four studies probing the vexed nexus of mind and digisphere.