Frank McMainsMoney and the StateA great deal of scholarly blood has been shed over the particulars of how currency functioned in the Roman Empire. Imperial monetary…Mar 27, 2017Mar 27, 2017
Frank McMainsSome Origins of Money and SacrificeMoney is abstract and powerful magic. There is almost no limit to the anecdotal power ascribed to money. Money is assumed to have such sway…Mar 27, 2017Mar 27, 2017
Frank McMainsOf Potsherds and Permanence—Early Democracy, The Durability of Disposable Information, and Throwing Your Vote AwayMay 28, 2016May 28, 2016
Frank McMainsOn the Future of New OrleansWhen the Big Muddy met the Big Easy by the ShoreMar 3, 20161Mar 3, 20161
Frank McMainsTo my friend, an ardent Hillary Clinton supporter, with whom I no longer wish to discuss the person…I’m sorry. We haven’t been getting along lately. I’m sure you're irritated. I know I am. I have been giving you both barrels and you don’t…Feb 28, 2016Feb 28, 2016