History – Retrospect Journal

by Retrospect Journal 06/06/2021 0

Editing the Jamaica Reader: A Conversation with Professor Diana Paton and Professor Matthew Smith

Professor Diana Paton and Professor Matthew Smith sit down with Retrospect’s EIC, Jamie Gemmell, to discuss their new volume: The Jamaica Reader: History, Culture, Politics.

by Retrospect Journal 06/06/2021 0

Academic

Emmy Noether’s Breakthrough: Mathematical Symmetries Are Equivalent to Physical Conservation Laws

Written by Kat Jivkova. Emmy Noether’s contributions to mathematics and Einstein’s theory of relativity have been undervalued. What did her work involve? And why has it taken so long to be properly recognised?

by Retrospect Journal 16/05/2021 0

Academic Features

John Williams and the Revival of Classical Music in Star Wars

Written by Kat Jivkova. For many Star Wars fans, John Williams’ musical scores continue to evoke a deep nostalgia. Where did his ideas come from? How do his compositions fit within the broader history of film music?

by Retrospect Journal 25/04/2021 0

Features Interviews

Listening to Empire: Making Podcasts with Jelena Sofronijevic

Retrospect was joined by audio producer and freelance journalist, Jelena Sofronijevic, for a discussion on her ongoing series, EMPIRE LINES.