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Annual Bernard Bailyn Lecture
"The Privitization of Freedom in America: What it Means and its Consequences"
to be presented by
Professor Orlando Patterson, John Cowles Professor of Sociology, Harvard University
| Location: | Australia |
| Conference Date: | 2006-09-06 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2006-07-05 |
| Announcement ID: |
151850 |
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The Bailyn Lecture is presented annually by La Trobe University to mark the University's expertise in North American studies. This year's speaker is Professor Orlando Patterson, a historical sociologist at Harvard University who is an authority on slavery and race relations in America and has published extensively in this area. A public intellectual, Professor Patterson is noted for his original thinking on important comtemporary issues. In his lecture, he will discuss his recent research on the deeper meanings of freedom held by Americans.
The Lecture will be held on Wednesday 6 September 6.30pm to 7.30pm, with refreshments to follow.
The Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victora, Entry 3, La Trobe Street Melbourne.
RSVP
Wednesday 30 August 2006
Natasha Campo
History Program
La Trobe University VIC 3086
Ph: 61 3 9479 2383
Email: bailyn06@yahoo.com.au
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