In this issue:
COMMENT
"Sloganeering", by Kelefa Sanneh: What’s the difference between Obama and Romney?
THE TALK OF THE TOWN
"Globe-Trotter", by Lauren Collins: Temporary homes in London.
THE SPORTING SCENE
"Medals and Marketing", by Ben McGrath: Life at the London Olympics.
PROFILES
"Sporting Chance", by Steve Coll: A cricket legend’s bid to run Pakistan.
A CRITIC AT LARGE
"I, Nephi", by Adam Gopnik: The birth and evolution of Mormonism.
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