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- ↑ The Chronicle of Higher Education, "Humanities and Social Sciences Are Central to National Goals, Report Argues"
- ↑ New York Times, "Humanities Committee Sounds an Alarm".
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- ↑ The Heart of the Matter on Vimeo
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- ↑ Members of the Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences.
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- ↑ Statements of Support for the Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences.
