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Nizer Lectures (1994-1998)

The Destiny of Freedom: Political Legacies of the Twentieth Century  
Ralph Buultjens, Joel H. Rosenthal 12/11/98
Dr. Ralph Buultjens addresses the problem of integration and fragmentation in considering the cyclical patterns of democracy and the question of whether or not this most recent democratic moment will hold.

Technology and Social Justice  
Freeman Dyson 11/25/97
Professor Dyson wrestles with the question of whether science and technology and their applications can be ethical. Introduction by Joel H. Rosenthal.

Ethical Issues for Today  
Elie Wiesel 12/12/96
Elie Wiesel examines today's ethical issues through the role of religion and other factors that dictate our lives. He offers his own experiences and keen observations of the role and definition of ethics in personal and public life. Introduction by Joel H. Rosenthal.

America and the World: Isolationism Resurgent?  
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. 12/12/95
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. argues for a reexamination of the Wilsonian doctrine of collective security and a greater concentration on preventive diplomacy, to enhance the effectiveness of global organizations already in place. Introduction by Joel H. Rosenthal.

William Faulkner's Old Verities: "It's Planting Time in America"  
Jack Valenti, Robert J. Myers 12/07/94
"Faulkner's words stir a dark, punishing wisdom, a plain, spare design for civic conduct," says Jack Valenti. Introduction by Robert Myers.

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About the Nizer Lectures

The Nizer lectures on Public Policy were named for lawyer and writer Louis Nizer (1902-1994).

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