Continuing Studies Public Lectures

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  1. 08.04.2018

    Building Oligarchy: Are There Links Between Economic and Political Inequality in the United States?

    UC Berkeley professor Paul Pierson discusses the impact of economic inequality on American governance and how politics may become a major channel for the self-perpetuation of economic elites.

    5 Sek.

  2. 08.04.2018

    Designing Technology for a More Peaceful World

    Stanford Peace Innovation Lab Co-Directors Mark Nelson and Margarita Quihuis offer an overview of peace technologies and a glimpse into the future.

    5 Sek.

  3. 08.04.2018

    Stanford Writers in Conversation: An Evening with Carol Edgarian

    Stanford graduate and author Carol Edgarian discusses her writing process and shares her personal insights of contemporary trends in literary magazines and publishing.

    5 Sek.

  4. 08.04.2018

    The Slow but Triumphant Path of the African American Opera Singer

    General Director of Seattle Opera, Emeritus, Speight Jenkins discusses the successful paths of several African American opera singers.

    5 Sek.

  5. 22.12.2017

    Finding Fibonacci

    Keith Devlin shares excerpts from his latest book, Finding Fibonacci, which features stories from three other contemporary scholars as well as Devlin’s firsthand account of his experiences in uncovering the story of the long-forgotten medieval mathematician who did so much to create the world we live in. (Fall 2017)

    5 Sek.

  6. 22.12.2017

    History Changes Gears: The Russian Revolution of 1917

    Bertrand Patenaude discusses the social forces that propelled the revolution forward despite the efforts of the Provisional Government in Petrograd to hold back the tide. (Fall 2017)

    5 Sek.

  7. 22.12.2017

    San Francisco Stories: A History of Jewish San Francisco

    Fred Rosenbaum explores how Jews have been a prominent part of San Francisco since the days of the Gold Rush. (Winter 2017)

    5 Sek.

  8. 22.12.2017

    Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939

    Adam Hochschild gives an illustrated talk about some of the men and women who people the pages of his latest book, "Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936–1939", which the New Republic called “the best introduction to the conflict written in English. A humane and moving book.” (Winter 2017)

    5 Sek.
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