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KP Mourns the Death of Author Bhatia
Kumarian Press mourns the death of Michael Bhatia who was killed last week in Afghanistan where he was working as a social scientist in consultation with the US Defense Department. Michael's KP book, War and Intervention: Issues for Contemporary Peace Operations, anticipated many of the debates and discussions currently engaging social scientists in regard to the ethical and intellectual issues arising from the US military's promotion of "cultural sensitivity" as a key component of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Michael Bhatia was an activist scholar whose research was always linked to practical action and the quest for peace and justice. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, Michael got involved on the ground and put himself at enormous risk. We will miss him and we extend our sympathy to his family and to those who knew and loved him.
Kumarian Press Becomes Imprint of Stylus Publishing
We are delighted to inform you that Kumarian Press has become an imprint of Stylus Publishing, a publisher that shares our social concerns and commitments. The new team at Kumarian Press will be represented by John von Knorring, the founder and Publisher of Stylus, and Andrea Ciecierski Stylus's Vice President, Marketing. The continuity of the Kumarian Press mission and relation with its authors, distributors, customers and vendors is guaranteed by the fact that Jim Lance, Kumarian's Editor and Associate Publisher, and Erica Flock, Kumarian's Marketing and Production Manager, retain their vital positions as an integral part of the new team. Click on "Who We Are" for our new contact information.
June Author Events:
John Ikerd also has the following events in June:
June 23, Lake Ozark, MO
Event: MWCC Environmental Conference
Topic: The Role of Agriculture in Global Climate Change
Sponsor: Missouri Waste Control Coalition
June 25, Boulder, CO
Event: National Organic Summit
Topic: Evolving Cultural Views of Organics
Sponsor: Organic Farming Research Foundation
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Photo credit: Taken from the cover of the forthcoming book,
The World Bank and the Gods of Lending.
