Category Archives: For the Record

Rape Jokes Are Dangerous

Posted on September 1, 2012 by jfderry

*** Trigger warning for discussion of rape and rape jokes *** The previous article on Rape Jokes Are Not Funny presented evidence for the negative effects of rape in humour within the context of experiencing two comedy events in the … Continue reading →

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For the Record #3: Serial Killers

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jfderry

Here’s a list of some (but not all) of the interesting writings touching on the subject of serial killers and their crimes that I read whilst working on Serial Killers: Crimes of the Century. Update: I managed to win myself … Continue reading →

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Publications

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jfderry

Hello. Here is a rolling (i.e., will be updated) list of my publications, of both academic and popular writing. It’s mainly academic based at present as that is my background, but I hope you will witness a gradual move in…

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For the Record #2: Statistics

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jfderry

To continue the rarely updated For the Record series, this post archives a collection of books on statistics that I have encountered for my own use and for teaching purposes. Please do add your recommendations to the comments.

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Publications

Posted on October 29, 2010 by jfderry

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For the Record #1: Bad Science Journalism

Posted on October 15, 2010 by jfderry

I encounter a huge volume of online articles and commentary on such subjects as Darwin and Darwinism, writing, bad science journalism, ingrown nipples and rectal prolapses, most of which I would love to have the time to dissect and disseminate … Continue reading →