Michael B�rub�is Paterno Family Professor in Literature at Pennsylvania State University, and the author of several books, includingWhat's Liberal about the Liberal Arts,The Employment of English, andLife As We Know It, which was aNew York Timesnotable book and NPR book of the year. He is general editor of NYU Press's Cultural Front series, has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers, and writes a popular blog, American Airspace, at michaelberube.com.