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Conversations with History – Neil J. Smelser

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:07:54 +0000

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes sociologist Neil J. Smelser for a discussion of his new book, Reflections on the University of California: From the Free Speech Movement to the Global University. Drawing on decades of experience as a sociologist actively engaged as advisor to chancellors and observer of the Berkeley campus, Smelser discusses the Free Speech Movement, university leadership, surprises confronting campus administrators, affirmative action, and athletics. Drawing on the lessons of the last fifty years, he also analyzes the challenges facing the University of California in the 21 century. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu conversationswithhistory.typepad.com www.thenewpress.com

Conversations with History: Lewis Lapham

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:04:13 +0000

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harper’s Editor Emeritus Lewis Lapham for a discussion of his career and the history of Harper’s Magazine. Lapham compares print to electronic media, analyzes the corruption of language by politics,and reflects on the incompatibility of democracy and empire. He concludes with a devastating critique of the Bush administration and its impeachable offenses. Series: “Conversations with History” [12/2006] [Humanities] [Show ID: 12048]

Conversations with History: John R. Searle

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:17:13 +0000

Conversations with History and Host Harry Kreisler welcome UC Berkeley Professor of Philosophy John R. Searle who talks about the work of a philosopher, critical thinking, and lessons of the Free Speech Movement. Series: Conversations with History [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 7796]

Conversations with History: John R. Searle

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:17:13 +0000

Conversations With History: Karim Sadjadpour

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:03:17 +0000

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Carnegie policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour for a discussion of Iran, its domestic politics and foreign policy. Questions addressed include: What are the dynamics of internal politics? What is the role of the Revolutionary Guard? What are Iran’s regional goals? What are its goals in Iraq? Can its quest for nuclear weapons be halted? and How should the United States deal with this formidable power in the vital Middle East? Series: “Conversations with History” [12/2007] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 13665]

Local history: Municipal League busted corrupt city government

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:05:18 +0000

Local history: Municipal League busted corrupt city government
Frederick E. Beers, Esq., delivered a lecture before the Men’s League of the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church in the winter of 1899-1900. In that lecture, he told of corrupt conditions in the city government. Scranton had a bicameral-council at this time

What are careers that involve politics or history?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:03:18 +0000

I am an upcoming senior, and I love love history and politics. I’d like to get an idea of the type of career I want to pursue so that I can better decide on a college.