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Fair Ralph Buultjens to Speak at Emanuel
Ralph Buultjens is Professor at New York University and former Nehru Professor/Professorial Fellow at the University of Cambridge (U.K.). He is also on the faculty of the New School University and is affiliated with several educational institutions abroad. Professor Buultjens is a well-known media commentator (featured on BBC, CNN, ABC, and other networks) who is regularly broadcast to several countries. He has been a consultant/advisor to the United Nations. Among his publications are ten books (including Windows on India, The Decline of Democracy: Essays on An Endangered Political Species, Rebuilding the Temple: Tradition and Change in Modern Asia, Politics and History: Lessons for Today, and China After Mao: Death of a Revolution) and several hundred articles, monographs and essays. Dr. Buultjens' numerous awards include the Toynbee Prize for the Social Sciences, the French Order of Arts and Letters, several awards from India and other Asian countries, and many honorary degrees. He has been chairman of the International Development Forum and the Society of Asian Affairs. He is continuing editor of the Boston Book Review, and he writes a syndicated column on international political economy.
Professor Buultjens' talk is preceded by a brief service. Following his talk, there will be a Q and A, and, in conclusion, refreshments will be served. All members of the community are invited to attend. Admission is free.
Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. For further information, please call 516.482.5701.
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