COVER

The Science of Favoritism (Family)

Never mind what your parents told you. They had a favorite child — and if you have kids, so do you. Why it's hardwired into all of us

WORLD

Burning Desire for Freedom (Tibet)

After 60 years of Chinese rule, some Tibetan monks have resorted to self-immolation. Where will their protests lead?

Hell in Hellas

Is the agony of Greece an omen of Europe's torturous future?

ESSAY

LETTERS

BUSINESS

Live, at a Field Near You (Music)

The music industry is singing a happy tune as more fans pay a premium for blowout live events

THE CULTURE

Good Intentions (Books)

General William Westmoreland and the road to hell

GLOBAL ADVISER

Waddle This Way (Next Time You're in ... Melbourne)

Phillip Island puts Australia's wildlife on parade

Bay Watch (Diversions)

See Venice the way it should be seen — from its idyllic lagoon