Author Archives: Lisa Brown

Associated Press Mocks Person in Peril (by Lisa Brown)

For writers, tone is a subtle but powerful tool that can be used to manipulate an audience. Slight shifts in language can indicate mockery or sympathy, humor or disdain. Careful word choice enables a writer to provide vital clues about … Continue reading

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SLSA Annual Conference, Portland, ME (by Lisa Brown)

This past weekend I had the great pleasure of attending the annual conference of the Society for Literature, Science and the Arts in Portland, Maine. The theme of the conference was “coding” and I spoke on a panel with Ronnie … Continue reading

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Popular Culture…Useful Tool or Frivolous Entertainment? (by Lisa Brown)

Is it possible to use theory and intellect to draw deeply complicated conclusions about silly, simple pop culture art? I faced this question in the writing of my Master’s thesis, in which I used such illustrious examples of animal imagery … Continue reading

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American Photo, Assignment: Earth (by Lisa Brown)

The cover story of this month’s American Photo is about the intersection of public policy, activism and art. More specifically, it’s about the role that photography plays in the conservation movement. Read the fantastic introductory article by going to American … Continue reading

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