| April 9, 2003 |
Chris
Hedges, New York Times Reporter and Author of
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| What: |
On
Monday, April 28, 2003, at 8:00 p.m., on the campus of John Carroll
University, Chris Hedges, New York Times reporter, will speak
on the topic of the "Mythology of War: Reflections of a Veteran War
Correspondent." His debut book, War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, has been reviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and is a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. In War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, Hedges addresses humanity's love affair with war, offering a moving and thought-provoking perspective on the subject. He draws on the literature of combat, from Homer and Shakespeare, Erich Maria Remarque and Michael Herr. Hedges cautions that even for the winners, war unleashes a litany of unforeseen consequences. During a time when the U.S. girds itself for a military showdown, the message of this book is particularly timely. |
| Who: | Hedges has spent 15 years covering crises in many conflict-ridden locations including El Salvador, Nicaragua, Algeria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Iraq, Sarajevo and Kosovo. He has also appeared on a variety of programs such as Charlie Rose, The News Hour, CBS Sunday Morning, Fresh Air, Talk of the Nation, CNN and PBS's Religion and Ethics. |
| Where/When |
LSC Conference
Room, D.J. Lombardo Student, Center John Carroll University 20700 North Park
Blvd. University Hts., Ohio 44118,
April 28,
2003, 8:00 p.m. For more information about the lecture contact: Christine Somosi - 216-397-4663 Public Affairs - John Carroll University. |
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