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Date: Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 |
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Topic: 'Society in free fall'
Understanding Nepal through broken spines
Speaker: Kanak Mani Dixit; Editor of Himal, The South Asian Magazine
Date: June 15, Sunday
Time: 1:30-3:00PM
Location: Room 105, William James Hall, 33 Kirkland St., Harvard University, Cambridge
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The talk will be preceded by a fund raising lunch with Kanak Dixit at 12:00 noon at "Cafe of India" near Harvard Square. Those who wish to contribute $100 or more to attend this lunch for Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center - Jorparti should contact us as soon as possible.
Synopsis:-
At a time when political concerns overwhelm our vision of the country, Kanak Mani Dixit will talk about present-day Nepal as reflected in the challenge of spinal injury. He will probe into societal issues while discussing: why women fall off trees and why porters slip off trails; the true challenge of mountain rescue; the dramatic increase in bus accidents; the link between road mishaps, unprepared youth and motorbike financing; the anti-public trend in public health. All this in the context of a national society in free fall. Finally, why are there now bullets lodged in some spines?
Speaker: Kanak Mani Dixit
Kanak Mani Dixit, 47, is an editor, publisher and author of childrens books who has recovered fully from spinal injury suffered during a trek nearly three years ago. He is one of the founders of the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center in Jorpati, Kathmandu, which runs on voluntary support from the public. For details on the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center, please visit www.himalmag.com/spinalinjury.
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Venue:
Room 105, William James Hall, 33 Kirkland St., Harvard University, Cambridge
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