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The Leonard Lopate Show / June 23, 2003

The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, June 23, 2003
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  • Faith in Nation

    European Nationalism

    Anthony Marx, author of Faith In Nation, examines the origins of European nationalism. He argues it traces back earlier than most academics assume. Carey Winfrey, editor-in-chief of Smithsonian Magazine, joins journalist Andrew Lawler, to discuss the loss of Iraqi art and archaeological treasures during the war. Plus, Subhankar Banerjee takes us on a photographic journey into the arctic Seasons of Life and Land. And Jane Avrich shares her collection of short stories, The Winter Without Milk.

Anthony Marx

Anthony Marx, author of Faith In Nation, examines the origins of European nationalism and argues that it traces back earlier than most academics assume.

Music: Cobb Soundtrack composer Elliot Goldenthal

Carey Winfrey and Andrew Lawler

Carey Winfrey, editor-in-chief of Smithsonian Magazine, joins journalist Andrew Lawler, to discuss the loss of Iraqi art and archaeological treasures during the war.

Music: Stargate Soundtrack composer David Arnold

Subhankar Banerjee

Subhankar Banerjee with a photographic journey into the arctic Seasons of Life and Land.

Music: Sea Power: A Global Journey music composed by Michael Whalen

Subhankar Banerjee, author of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land, will be on with Leonard Lopate on June 23 from 1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.

Here are the details on Banerjee's New York slide show on Monday, June 23, for your web site listing:

Date: Monday, June 23
Time: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. slide show, 8:15 p.m. book signing
Event: Slide show by Subhankar Banerjee, author of Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land
(followed by Q&A and book signing)
Place: The Explorers Club, 46 E 70th St, New York, NY
Admission: $15 guest; $5 student; Explorers Club members free
Contact: Events@explorers.org or (212) 628-8383

Jane Avrich

Jane Avrich shares her collection of short stories, The Winter Without Milk.

Music: Blink Soundtrack composer music by Brad Fidel

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