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Scott Stossel
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National Editor, The Atlantic
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Travel And Tourism
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By Scott Stossel Verified, Laura Delano| The American Scholar Verified Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance by Laura Delano; Viking, 352 pp., $30Some years ago, in a condition of acute emotional distress, I found myself in the office of the resident psychologist on a unit of a mental institution. Sitting in this psychologist’s office on day four of my incarceration, I was wracked by a kind of psychic claustrophobia; I was miserable and scared and desperate to get out. Fueled by panic, I pleaded tearfully that I needed to go home.
By Trevor Pyle, Jeff Goldberg, Scott Stossel Verified| Nieman Storyboard Verified Tagged with covering climate change narrative structure political reporting Profiles Sources For almost a year, George Packer — a writer for The Atlantic and winner of the National Book Award — told people he was working on a long-form story about Phoenix, Arizona. The response he got didn’t inspire the kind of confidence journalists seek. “If I were too susceptible to the expressions on people’s faces I might have given up because it didn’t inspire excitement,” Packer said. “It was more a...
By Scott Stossel Verified, Laura Delano| The American Scholar Verified Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance by Laura Delano; Viking, 352 pp., $30Some years ago, in a condition of acute emotional distress, I found myself in the office of the resident psychologist on a unit of a mental institution. Sitting in this psychologist’s office on day four of my incarceration, I was wracked by a kind of psychic claustrophobia; I was miserable and scared and desperate to get out. Fueled by panic, I pleaded tearfully that I needed to go home.
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The Atlantic
The Atlantic is a respected American journal of news, literature, and opinion, founded in 1857 by notable literary figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Based in Washington, D.C., it is one of the oldest magazines in the U.S., originally created to promote a distinct American intellectual voice and address significant social issues. The magazine publishes long-form journalism, essays, and fiction in its print edition, which has transitioned to a 10-issue annual schedule. It also offers a robust digital platform featuring daily articles, podcasts, and multimedia content. The Atlantic focuses on literature, politics, science, and the arts, providing in-depth analysis and commentary that appeals to educated readers, including policymakers and academics. Throughout its history, it has played a vital role in national discourse and continues to influence public debate through its investigative journalism and digital-first approach.
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