(Paperback)

A collection of essays on the nature of the art critic's authority and responsibilities. The contributors address questions such as whether some art is beyond criticism, and how critics can bridge the gap between a sometimes hermetic art community and the general public.

(Hardback)

In an eye-opening investigation, "Power Play" reveals the decades-long struggle to wrest control of electricity from public hands. In so doing, Beder sets the stage for understanding the damage done by deregulation, the roots of the Enron scandal, and the contemporary debacle of electricity supply.