BOOKSHELF
ENTERTAINING INTERROGATION
“Interrogating America Through Theatre and Performance,” co-edited by Iris Smith Fischer, associate professor of English, examines American culture and politics through the lens of American theater and drama. Essays from specialists in theater reflect on its role in the creation of American cultural and political milieu. The collection emerged from the conference “Writing, Teaching, Performing America,” held in 2005 at KU. Smith Fischer co-organized the conference.
RESEARCH MATTERS
Robert DeYoung, Capitol Federal Professor in Financial Markets and Institutions, is one of the first to study the often-controversial industry known as payday lending. Offering loans for no collateral other than a personal check, payday lending has grown into a $28 billion industry. DeYoung has found that most people who use payday loans are chronic borrowers, not one-time consumers. However, these loans can work for some despite their potential pitfalls, he found. For more, and to listen, visit
www.researchmatters.ku.edu.
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