sebastiansong
Senior Member
Ok I am not Capa or Nachtwey but just giving an overview on war photography this evening... the good thing is there will be a good number of photojournalistic books on display. They are part of the reference collection which cannot be borrowed but you are free to browse them within the library's premises. The talk is part of the library's efforts to promote awareness for its collection.
War and its varying interpretations of the United States of America
In today’s environment war preoccupies the mind and property. This forum aims to explore the idea and concept of war in a historical perspective.
Three presentations shall cover differing aspects of war, including Japanese remembrance of war, war photography and finally the impact of war in defining US sovereignty.
Each segment lasts about 20 minutes.
1) The first presentation will be delivered by Assistant Professor Barry D. Steben, Dept. of Japanese Studies, FAculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore. Prof. Steben’s talk will explore war within the Japanese context and its broader implications for Asia.
2) The second presenter, Sebastian Song of the National Library Board, will discuss the transformation and relevance of war photography. He will refer to works available to the public through the National Reference Library and highlight key web sites covering the topic.
3) The final presenter, Ian Patrick Austin of the National Library Board, will examine the importance of war in defining US identity and sovereignty. He looks at how modern America was founded and forged through wars - the civil war, the two World Wars, the War in Vietnam and most recently, the three Middle Eastern conflicts.
As the key security provider within East Asia, does the war on terror represent a continuation, or a break, from US traditions on war; or does the US dominance of power in its various forms, contribute to or detract from international stability?
Admission is free. All are welcome.
Tuesday, 9 September 2003
7.00 pm
Student Resource Centre
National Reference Library
War and its varying interpretations of the United States of America
In today’s environment war preoccupies the mind and property. This forum aims to explore the idea and concept of war in a historical perspective.
Three presentations shall cover differing aspects of war, including Japanese remembrance of war, war photography and finally the impact of war in defining US sovereignty.
Each segment lasts about 20 minutes.
1) The first presentation will be delivered by Assistant Professor Barry D. Steben, Dept. of Japanese Studies, FAculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore. Prof. Steben’s talk will explore war within the Japanese context and its broader implications for Asia.
2) The second presenter, Sebastian Song of the National Library Board, will discuss the transformation and relevance of war photography. He will refer to works available to the public through the National Reference Library and highlight key web sites covering the topic.
3) The final presenter, Ian Patrick Austin of the National Library Board, will examine the importance of war in defining US identity and sovereignty. He looks at how modern America was founded and forged through wars - the civil war, the two World Wars, the War in Vietnam and most recently, the three Middle Eastern conflicts.
As the key security provider within East Asia, does the war on terror represent a continuation, or a break, from US traditions on war; or does the US dominance of power in its various forms, contribute to or detract from international stability?
Admission is free. All are welcome.
Tuesday, 9 September 2003
7.00 pm
Student Resource Centre
National Reference Library
