Book TV Schedule: June 17-19

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C-SPAN2's Book TV: June 17-19
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After Words
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Nonfiction authors interviewed by a new guest host each week with special insight into the topic at hand.
This weekend, author Andrew Kohut discusses his most recent book America Against the World. Mr. Kohut explains that Americans’ individualism and go-it-alone attitude have contributed to an increase in anti-Americanism around the globe in recent years. He is interviewed by Brooks Jackson, former investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and CNN.
(Saturday 9:00 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET)


Printers Row Book Fair
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Book TV will feature more author discussions from the 22nd Annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair.
Jonathan Alter, The Defining Moment
(Saturday 10:00 PM ET)
Louise Knight and Katherine Joslin discuss Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams
(Sunday 2:15 PM ET)
Barbara Leaming , Jack Kennedy
(Sunday 7:00 AM ET)


Hurricane Katrina
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Ivor van Heerden , The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina: The Inside Story from One Louisiana Scientist
(Sunday 11:00 AM ET, re-airs Sunday 11:00 PM ET)
Douglas Brinkley , The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
(Saturday 7:00 PM ET)


The War in Iraq
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Anthony Arnove and Etan Thomas , Ending the War in Iraq
(Saturday 11:00 PM ET, re-airs Sunday 4:00 PM ET)
Cheryl Ruff, Ruff's War: A Navy Nurse on the Frontline in Iraq
(Sunday 1:00 PM ET)


Other Weekend Highlights
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David Remnick , Reporting: Writings from The New Yorker
(Saturday 12:50 PM ET)
Theodore Dalrymple , Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy
(Saturday 12:00 PM ET)


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BOOK TV Schedule

Note: Program start times are approximate and all times are Eastern.


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Saturday, June 17

8:00 am Lila Azam Zangeneh, My Sister, Guard Your Veil; My Brother, Guard Your Eyes: Uncensored Iranian Voices

9:45 2006 BookExpo America: Amy Scholder, Verso

10:00 Charles Sanders, The Boys of Winter: Life and Death in the U.S. Ski Troops During the Second World War

11:15 Tim Russert, Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons

11:55 2006 BookExpo America: Peter Stone "Heist"

12:00 pm James Bowman, Honor: A History

1:25 2006 BookExpo America: Cindy Sheehan "Not One More Child's Mother"

1:30 Frederick Hess, Tough Love for Schools

2:30 2006 Annapolis Book Festival: David Vise "The Google Story: Inside the Hottest Business, Media Technology Success of our Time"

3:30 2006 Virginia Festival of the Book: Kevin O'Keefe "The Average American"

3:45 Marc Aronson, The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence

5:00 Buddy Levy, American Legend: The Real-Life Adventures of David Crockett

5:50 BTV Bus Vignette: Robert Hittel Books Vignette

6:00 Encore Booknotes: Paul Brace and Barbara Hinckley, Follow the Leader: Opinion Polls and the Modern Presidents

7:00 General Assignment: Douglas Brinkley, The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast

8:00 2006 Printers Row: James Swanson "Manhunt"

9:00 After Words: After Words: Andrew Kohut interviewed by Brooks Jackson

10:00 History on Book TV: 2006 Printers Row: Jonathan Alter "The Defining Moment"

11:00 Anthony Arnove and Etan Thomas, Ending the War in Iraq


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Sunday, June 18

12:15 am John McWhorter, Winning the Race: Beyond the Crisis in Black America

1:45 Noliwe Rooks, White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education

3:00 Allan Millett, The War for Korea, 1945-1950: A House Burning

4:00 Anchee Min, Red Azalea

5:30 Joanne Oppenheim, Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and a Librarian Who Made a Difference

7:00 2006 Printers Row: Barbara Leaming "Jack Kennedy"

8:00 Theodore Dalrymple, Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy

9:00 General Assignment: David Remnick, Reporting: Writings from The New Yorker

10:00 Melanie Phillips, Londonistan

11:00 Ivor van Heerden, The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina -- The Inside Story from One Louisiana Scientist

12:00 pm 2006 Annapolis Book Festival: Ira Winkler "Spies Among Us"

1:00 General Assignment: Cheryl Ruff, Ruff's War: A Navy Nurse on the Frontline in Iraq

2:15 Public Lives: 2006 Printers Row: Louise Knight "Citizen" & Katherine Joslin "Jane Addams"

3:00 After Words: Frank Schaeffer interviewed by Kristin Henderson

4:00 Anthony Arnove and Etan Thomas, Ending the War in Iraq

5:15 Priscilla Buckley, Living It Up at National Review: A Memoir

6:00 After Words: After Words: Andrew Kohut interviewed by Brooks Jackson

7:00 General Assignment: David Remnick, Reporting: Writings from The New Yorker

8:00 General Assignment: Annie Cheney, Body Brokers

9:00 After Words: After Words: Andrew Kohut interviewed by Brooks Jackson

10:00 Derek Leebaert, To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda

11:00 Ivor van Heerden, The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina -- The Inside Story from One Louisiana Scientist


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Monday, June 19

12:15 am Tim Russert, Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons

1:00 Catherine Merridale, Ivan's War: Life and Death in the Red Army, 1939-1945

2:15 Fawaz Gerges, Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy

3:30 Michael Rosenthal, Nicholas Miraculous: The Amazing Career of the Redoubtable Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler

4:45 2006 Printers Row: Richard Posner "Uncertain Shield" & Geoffrey Stone "Perilous Times"

6:00 PEN/New York Festival of International Literature - Religion and Politics Panel


complete schedule - http://www.booktv.org/schedule/

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1. My Sister, Guard Your Veil; My Brother, Guard Your Eyes: Uncensored...

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My Sister, Guard Your Veil; My Brother, Guard Your Eyes: Uncensored Iranian Voices
Lila Azam Zangeneh

From the New York Public Library, a conversation about Iranian politics and culture with the editor and contributors to the book "My Sister, Guard Your Veil; My Brother, Guard Your Eyes." Taking part are: editor Lila Azam Zanganeh and contributors Azar Nafisi (author of "Reading Lolita in Tehran"), Shirin Neshat (author of "Shirin Neshat: 2002-2005"), Roya Hakakian (author of "Journey from the Land of No"), Azadeh Moaveni (author of "Lipstick Jihad") and poet Naghmeh Zarbafian. Actress Soraya Broukhim opens the event by reading selections from the book.

This event was part a speakers series called "Live at the New York Public Library." For more information on this event, including a bio of the authors, or to see the schedule for upcoming events in the series, visit www.nypl.org/live.

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2. 2006 BookExpo America: Amy Scholder, Verso

On Saturday, June 17 at 9:45 am
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2006 BookExpo America: Amy Scholder, Verso

Verso publisher Amy Scholder is interviewed at the 2006 BookExpo America in Washington, DC.

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3. The Boys of Winter: Life and Death in the U.S. Ski Troops During WWII

On Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 am
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The Boys of Winter: Life and Death in the U.S. Ski Troops During the Second World War
Charles Sanders
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0306/btv030506_1.ram

Author Charles Sanders speaks at the Vail Symposium in Vail Colorado about the Tenth Mountain Division, a unit of elite troops recruited by The National Ski Patrol during World War II. In "The Boys of Winter," the author focuses on four of its members: Rudy Konieczny, a high-school skiing champion from a working-class New England family, Jacob Nunnemacher, a wealthy Wisconsin skier, Ralph Bromaghin, a talented musician who had climbed Mount Rainier with the Boy Scout sand Joseph Duncan, a recruiter of qualified skiers and mountain men for the division. Mr. Sanders explains that none of the men survived the war and chronicles the hardships they faced in northern Italy near the end of World War II. Includes Q&A.

Charles Sanders is a music industry executive and a music and performing arts professor at New York University.

Publisher: UNIVERSITY PRESS OF COLORADO 5589 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 206C Boulder, CO 80303

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4. Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons

On Saturday, June 17 at 11:15 am and Monday, June 19 at 12:15 am
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Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
Tim Russert

Tim Russert discusses his new book on fatherhood and parenting, titled "Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons." He tells how to get it right as a parent including how preparing, motivating, reprimanding, and comforting children can be crucial to their growing up. Mr. Russert discloses letters from son and daughters sharing stories of how their dads actions made a difference in their lives.

Tim Russert is the moderator and managing editor of NBC's Meet The Press. In addition, Mr. Russert serves as The Washington Bureau Chief of NBC News. He graduated from John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and has received twenty-nine honorary doctorate degrees. Mr. Russert has written a bestselling biography, titled "Big Russ and Me," where he chronicles his life growing up in a predominently Irish working-class neighborhood. In his new book "Wisdom of Our Fathers, " Mr. Russert shares life lessons and memories of what it means to be a good father. Mr. Russert is married and has one son.

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7. Honor: A History

On Saturday, June 17 at 12:00 pm
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Honor: A History
James Bowman

James Bowman analyzes the history and decline of honor at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. He argues that the concept of honor has been found in all cultures throughout history. However, contemporary Western civilization dismisses the concept as obsolete, due to the erosion of values. Mr. Bowman recommends that the West needs to recover the concept of "honor" in order to meet the challenges of today.

James Bowman is a movie critic for American Spectator. He got his first bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. He then went to England for two decades and got his second bachelor's and an advanced degree from Pembroke College. He became a teacher at Westminster School and later became the head of general studies. In 1989, he returned to the United States to write for the American Spectator.

Publisher: ENCOUNTER BOOKS 900 Broadway, Suite 400 New York, NY 10003

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8. Tough Love for Schools

On Saturday, June 17 at 1:30 pm
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Tough Love for Schools
Frederick Hess

Frederick Hess' book "Tough Love for Schools" explores the practical and political challenges of accountability, competition, and excellence in education. Joining him in the discussion is Andy Rotherham, senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute and a former Special Assistant to President Clinton. Mr. Rotherham has authored numerous articles on education that have been published in the Washington Post , the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. The discussion explores the issue of school reform and how to create school systems that will foster excellence in teachers and students.

Frederick Hess is a resident scholar and director of Education Policy Studies at American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Hess specializes in researching educational issues and has authored many books on the topic including: "No Child Left Behind: A Primer," "Urban School Reform," and "A Qualified Teacher in Every Classroom?" Mr. Hess holds a M.Ed. in Teaching and Curriculum and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University. Currently, Mr. Hess is currently a faculty associate of the Harvard University Program in Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University.

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9. David Vise "The Google Story: Inside the Hottest ...

On Saturday, June 17 at 2:30 pm
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2006 Annapolis Book Festival: David Vise "The Google Story: Inside the Hottest Business, Media Technology Success of our Time"

From the 2006 Annapolis Book Festival, David Vise discusses the impact of the Google search engine on the internet and details the company's plan for the future. Mr. Vise co-authored "The Google Story" with Mark Malseed.

David Vise is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post who writes on Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and Time Warner/AOL. He is also the author of "The Bureau and the Mole" and "Sweet Redemption: How Coach Gary Williams and the University of Maryland Terrapins Overcame Death and Despair to Win the NCAA Basketball Championship." He is also co-author, with Seven Coll, of "Eagle on the Street," based bon a four-part Pulitzer Prize-winning series about the SEC Chariman John Shad that he wrote for the Post.

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10. The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence

On Saturday, June 17 at 3:45 pm
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The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence
Marc Aronson

In "The Real Revolution" Marc Aronson traces the origins of the American Revolution. He explains the circumstances surrounding the Boston Tea Party and addresses the colonists' attitude towards slavery while fighting for their own freedom from the British. This event was hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library in New York.

Marc Aronson edits and publishes young adult fiction with Candlewick Press and is the author of "Witch-Hunt : Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials ."

Publisher: Clarion Books 215 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003

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11. American Legend: The Real-Life Adventures of David Crockett

On Saturday, June 17 at 5:00 pm
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American Legend: The Real-Life Adventures of David Crockett
Buddy Levy

Journalist Buddy Levy profiles the life and career of David Crockett in his book "American Legend." Mr. Levy details David Crockett's life as a three-time congressman, a soldier in the War of 1812, a husband and father. This event was hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle.

Buddy Levy teaches writing at Washington State University and is the author of "Echoes on Rimrock."

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12. Follow the Leader: Opinion Polls and the Modern Presidents

On Saturday, June 17 at 6:00 pm
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Follow the Leader: Opinion Polls and the Modern Presidents
Paul Brace and Barbara Hinckley

Political science professors Paul Brace and Barbara Hinckley sat down in 1992 to discuss the effect of opinion polling on the Oval Office. In "Follow the Leader," the co-authors chronicle the influence of polling on presidential administrations from Harry Truman to George H.W. Bush.

Paul Brace is the Clarence L. Carter Chair of Legal Studies in the Department of Political Science at Rice University. He has published research in the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Social Science Quarterly and American Politics Quarterly. He is the author of "State Government and Economic Performance" and co-editor of "The Presidency in American Politics" and "American State and Local Politics." Barbara Hinckley was a political science professor at New York University and Purdue University. She is now deceased.

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13. The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf

On Saturday, June 17 at 7:00 pm
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The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Douglas Brinkley

In "The Great Deluge" author Douglas Brinkley recounts the events of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Throughout the book and during his presentation, Mr. Brinkley introduces several New Orleans residents who used their own resources to assist in the disaster relief efforts. This event was hosted by Octavia Books in New Orleans.

Douglas Brinkley is a history professor and director of the Roosevelt Center at Tulane University. He is the author of "Tour of Duty," "The Boys of Pointe du Hoc" and "Parish Priest."

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14. 2006 Printers Row: James Swanson "Manhunt"

On Saturday, June 17 at 8:00 pm
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2006 Printers Row: James Swanson "Manhunt"

In "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer," James Swanson details the chase and eventual murder of President Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth. This event was part of the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair.

James L. Swanson is a senior fellow in constitutional studies, former editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review and serves on the Advisory Committee of the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He served as assistant to Chairman Susan Liebeler at the U.S. International Trade Commission, clerked for Douglas H. Ginsburg, chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and was a special assistant in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice. Mr. Swanson is the founding and current editor of the First Amendment Law Handbook and the author of "Lincoln's Assassins: Their Trial and Execution."

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15. After Words: Andrew Kohut interviewed by Brooks Jackson

On Saturday, June 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, June 18 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Andrew Kohut interviewed by Brooks Jackson

Andrew Kohut is the President of the Pew Research Center, which conducted a vast global opinion survey, polling 91,000 respondents in 50 countries. The results are featured in his new book, "America Against the World." Mr. Kohut explains that Americans’ individualism and go-it-alone attitude have contributed to an increase in anti-Americanism around the globe in recent years. He also says that other nations often misjudge Americans, overestimating the importance that religion and patriotism play in our foreign policy decisions. Andrew Kohut is interviewed by Brooks Jackson, former investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and CNN. He is currently Director of Annenberg Political Fact Check.

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16. 2006 Printers Row: Jonathan Alter "The Defining Moment"

On Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 pm
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2006 Printers Row: Jonathan Alter "The Defining Moment"

In "The Defining Moment," Jonathan Alter explores how President Franklin Roosevelt, during the first one hundered days in office, laid the foundation for national recovery after the Great Depression. The author also details the 1932 presidential election. This event was part of the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair.

Jonathan Alter is a writer and senior editor for Newsweek Magazine. He is also a regular contributor to the Al Franklin Show on Air America Radio.

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17. Ending the War in Iraq

On Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, June 18 at 4:00 pm
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Ending the War in Iraq
Anthony Arnove and Etan Thomas

Etan Thomas and Anthony Arnove talk about the Iraq War and the politics of the Bush administration. Mr. Thomas, who plays center for the Washington Wizards basketball team, is the author of a book of political poetry titled "More Than an Athlete." During the event he recites two of his poems from the book - one about conservative politics and another about the Bush administration's justification for the invasion of Iraq. Anthony Arnove, author of "Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal," explains why he thinks the best solution for Iraq is a complete and immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops from the country. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Both authors answer questions from the audience following their remarks.

Etan Thomas joined the Washington Wizards in a 2000-2001 mid-season trade. He was a speaker at the September 2005 anti-war rally in Washington, DC, where he recited one of his poems, and has been involved with organizations like the ACLU, the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rock the Vote. For more on Mr. Thomas and his work, visit: www.mooreblackpress.com. Anthony Arnove, former editor/publisher at Sound End Press, is the editor of "Iraq Under Siege: The Deadly Impact of of Sanctions and War" and "Terrorism and War," a collection of interviews he conducted with historian Howard Zinn. He is also the co-editor, with Howard Zinn, of "Voices of a People's History of the United States." For more on his latest book, "Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal," visit: www.endthewartour.org.

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18. Winning the Race: Beyond the Crisis in Black America

On Sunday, June 18 at 12:15 am
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Winning the Race: Beyond the Crisis in Black America
John McWhorter

In the sequal to 2000's "Losing the Race," author John McWhorter urges African Americans to acknowledge what he describes as the new racial realities of America. In "Winning the Race" he argues that what began as Civil Rights activism in the 1960's and '70s has become something that leaves many blacks to be "defined by defiance." Mr. McWhorter addresses the issues of drug abuse, welfare reform and the exit of industiral jobs from inner cities as they relate to blacks, specifically young men. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.

John McWhorter is the author of "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America," "The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language," "Authentically Black: Essays for the Black Silent Majority" and "Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care." He is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

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19. White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American ...

On Sunday, June 18 at 1:45 am
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White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education
Noliwe Rooks

Noliwe Rooks, the associate director of Princeton University's African American studies program, examines what she believes are the conflicts surrounding black studies in institutions of higher learning. In her book "White Money/ Black Power," Ms. Rooks explains that because many of these programs are funded by white philanthropic organizations, the programs are controversial and avoided by many minority students. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Noliwe Rooks is associate director of African American Studies at Princeton University. She is the author of "Hair Raising: Beauty, Culture and African American Women" and "Ladies' Pages: African American Women's Magazines and the Culture That Made Them."

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20. The War for Korea, 1945-1950: A House Burning

On Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 am
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The War for Korea, 1945-1950: A House Burning
Allan Millett

Military historian Allan Millett explains that the basis for the Korean War actually goes back as far as 1910 when Korea was under Japanese rule. This is the topic of his new book, "The War for Korea, 1945-1960: A House Burning." In it, Mr. Millett makes the case that the Marxist-Leninists and the Nationalist-capitalists each sought to control the country with political and military support from foreign powers. The author writes that during the period leading up to the U.S. involvement in the Korean War, thousands of Koreans had already been killed through terrorism and guerrilla warfare, ensuring the split between the two sides.

Allan Millett has written numerous books including "The History of the United States Marine Corps" and "Mao's Generals Remember Korea." Mr. Millett is a military history professor at Ohio State University until 2006, when he takes over as director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies at the University of New Orleans.

Publisher: UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS 2502 Westbrooke Circle Lawrence, KS 66045

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21. Red Azalea

On Sunday, June 18 at 4:00 am
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Red Azalea
Anchee Min

Anchee Min chronicles growing up in China during the cultural revolution in her memoir, "Red Azalea." The book, first published in 1994, began as a collection of essays she wrote when she was first learning how to speak English. The author describes her childhood under the rule of Mao Zedong and recounts how her involvement in propoganda films produced by the ruler's wife, Madame Mao, resulted in her denouncement across the country. During her presentation, she is joined by her daughter, Lauryann Jiang, for a dance routine and dramatic performance. This event was hosted by Pomona College in Claremont, California.

Anchee Min is the author of "Becoming Madame Mao," "Wild Ginger" and "Empress Orchid : A Novel." She was born in Shanghai and was sent to a labor camp at the age of seventeen where she was discovered by talent scouts. Ms. Min worked as an actress at the Shanghai Film Studio and came to the United States in 1984.

Publisher: ALFRED A. KNOPF 1745 Broadway, 21st floor New York, NY 10019

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22. Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration...

On Sunday, June 18 at 5:30 am
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Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and a Librarian Who Made a Difference
Joanne Oppenheim

Author Joanne Oppenheim speaks at the Japanese American Museum in Los Angeles about her new children's book, "Dear Miss Breed." The book is a collection of letters written by Japanese-American children, who were held in internment camps during World War II, to their hometown librarian, Miss Clara Breed. During the presentation, many of the original letter writers stand up to field questions and share their experiences with the audience.

Joanne Oppenheim is the president and co-founder of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Inc and a contributor on NBC's Today Show as a child development expert. She is the author of "Read It! Play It!," "Have You Seen Birds?" and "Not Now! Said the Cow."

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23. 2006 Printers Row: Barbara Leaming "Jack Kennedy"

On Sunday, June 18 at 7:00 am
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2006 Printers Row: Barbara Leaming "Jack Kennedy"

From the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair, author Barbara Leaming talks about her latest biography "Jack Kennedy." She focuses on President Kennedy's relationship with British aristocrats and explains that this was a time in history when British prime ministers had real influence on American policy.

Barbara Leaming is a biographer who has authored books on Orson Welles, Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, Katharine Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy.

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24. Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy

On Sunday, June 18 at 8:00 am
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Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy
Theodore Dalrymple

Theodore Dalrymple, a.k.a Anthony Daniels, discusses his latest book"Romancing Opiates." In a presentation held at the Manhattan Institute in New York, Mr. Dalrymple sheds light on the myths and realities surrounding modern drug use. As a psychiatrist specializing in drug overdoses and as a prison doctor, he describes clinical evidence that show addiction is not a disease. Mr. Dalrymple argues that withdrawl from opiates is not a serious medical condition but a trivial experience. He tries to prove that criminality causes addiction more often than addiction causes criminality.

Anthony Daniels, a retired doctor and psychiatrist who practiced in a British inner-city hospital and prison, is also known as "Theodore Dalrymple". He uses the pen name "Theodore Dalrymple" in most of his written works. He writes for the London Spectator and National Review. Currently, Mr. Daniels is the Dietrich Weismann fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor to the City Journal.

Publisher: ENCOUNTER BOOKS 900 Broadway, Suite 400 New York, NY 10003

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25. Reporting: Writings from The New Yorker

On Sunday, June 18 at 9:00 am and at 7:00 pm
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Reporting: Writings from The New Yorker
David Remnick

The New Yorker magazine's David Remnick talks about his new collection of essays at an event hosted by the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC. "Reporting" is divided into five parts and covers such topics as the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, post-Commuinist Russia and the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina.

David Remnick has been the editor of The New Yorker magazine since 1998. He reported for The Washington Post from 1982 to 1991 and is the author of "The Devil Problem," "King of the World," "Lenin's Tomb" and "Resurrection."

Publisher: ALFRED A. KNOPF 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019

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26. Londonistan

On Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 am
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Londonistan
Melanie Phillips

Melanie Phillips argues that Britain has become overly tolerant of the radical Islamicists who live there, a subject she takes up in her new book, "Londonistan." Ms. Phillips says that in an effort to protect minority rights, the British government has let those who wish to destroy Western society live freely within its borders and preach whatever they wish. She suggests that immigrants be required to accept basic norms of British society before they are allowed to live there and explains why she thinks that the problem is not getting the attention that it deserves. The event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

Melanie Phillips, journalist and columnist for the London Daily Mail, is the author of "The Ascent of Woman: A History of the Suffragette Movement" and "All Must Have Prizes." For more on Ms. Phillips and her work, visit www.melaniephillips.com.

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27. The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina ...

On Sunday, June 18 at 11:00 am and at 11:00 pm
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The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina -- The Inside Story from One Louisiana Scientist
Ivor van Heerden

Ivor van Heerden talks about his and his colleagues' efforts to protect New Orleans against hurricanes prior to 2005 and their investigation into the cause of the flooding in the city after Hurricane Katrina hit in September 2005. Mr. van Heerden argues that state and federal officials largely ignored plans that would have protected the city and then tried to jam up scientific investigations into the cause, forcing him and other scientists to go directly to the media. He says that the condition of the levies in New Orleans are still poor, leaving New Orleans vulnerable as the next hurricane season approaches. The talk was hosted by Octavia Books in New Orleans.

Ivor van Heerden, who teaches civil and environmental engineering at Louisiana State University, is cofounder and deputy director of the LSU Hurricane Center (www.hurricane.lsu.edu) and director of the Center for the Study of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes.

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28. 2006 Annapolis Book Festival: Ira Winkler "Spies Among Us"

On Sunday, June 18 at 12:00 pm
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2006 Annapolis Book Festival: Ira Winkler "Spies Among Us"

From the 2006 Annapolis Book Festival, Ira Winkler, former security analyst at the National Security Agency, discloses how companies and individuals can protect themselves from hacking and identity theft. In "Spies Among Us" the author shares his security secrets as well as what he describes as cost-effective countermeasures for all types of attacks.

Ira Winkler is the founder and president of the Internet Security Advisors Group and former Director of Technology at the International Computer Security Association. He is the author of "Internet Security: Protect Yourself, Your Business & Your Family in a Wired World" and "Corporate Espionage."

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29. Ruff's War: A Navy Nurse on the Frontline in Iraq

On Sunday, June 18 at 1:00 pm
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Ruff's War: A Navy Nurse on the Frontline in Iraq
Cheryl Ruff

In "Ruff's War," author Cheryl Ruff recounts her experience as a Naval nurse in Iraq. The book is a collaborative effort between Ms. Ruff and retired Navy nurse Sue Roper. During the event, Commander Ruff talks about the book and presents photos, which she took while stationed at various bases throughout Iraq, that show what life was like for her and her colleagues. Some of the photos are graphic in nature.

Cheryl Ruff is a certified nurse anesthetist at the Chesapeake Surgery Center in Virginia. Ms. Ruff enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1976 and served 122 days in Iraq in 2003. Sue Roper is the editor in chief of the NNCA News, the Navy Nurse Corps Association's official news magazine. Ms. Roper is a twenty-one-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.

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30. 2006 Printers Row: Louise Knight "Citizen" & Katherine Joslin "Jane Addams

On Sunday, June 18 at 2:15 pm
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2006 Printers Row: Louise Knight "Citizen" & Katherine Joslin "Jane Addams"

Authors Louise Knight and Katherine Joslin discuss the life and work of Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, founder of the Settlement House Movement, at the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair. Louise Knight is the author of "Citizen: Jane Addams and the Struggle for Democracy." Katherine Joslin's book is entitled "Jane Addams, a Writer's Life."

Louise Knight is an independent scholar who teaches a course on the history of public persuasion at Northwestern University. Katherine Joslin is a professor of English and director of the program in American studies at Western Michigan University. She is also the author of "Edith Wharton."

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31. After Words: Frank Schaeffer interviewed by Kristin Henderson

After Words: Frank Schaeffer interviewed by Kristin Henderson
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/AfterWords/0606/arc_btv061006_4.ram

Frank Schaeffer changed the way he thought about the military after his son John, the product of an elite prep school in Massachusetts, bypassed college to join up with the Marines. He recounted this transformation in a book he co-authored with his son in 2002 titled "Keeping Faith." In his most recent book, "AWOL," Mr. Schaeffer asks why participation in the military by the most priviledged citizens in United States has fallen dramatically since World War Two. He discusses his book with author and freelance journalist Kristin Henderson. Ms. Henderson, a practicing Quaker, is married to a Navy chaplain who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. She is most recently the author of "While They’re at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront."

Frank Schaeffer's Website: www.frankschaeffer.com Kristin Henderson's Website: www.kristinhenderson.com

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32. Living It Up at National Review: A Memoir

On Sunday, June 18 at 5:15 pm
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Living It Up at National Review: A Memoir
Priscilla Buckley
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0406/btv041606_2.ram

Priscilla Buckley talks about her forty-three years of working as an editor at National Review in her new memoir, "Living It Up at National Review." The author chronicles her involvement in the growth of the magazine founded by her brother, William F. Buckley Jr., in 1955.This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute in Washington, DC.

Priscilla Buckley worked as an editor at National Review for 43 years. She is the author of "The Joys of National Review" and "String of Pearls."

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33. Body Brokers

On Sunday, June 18 at 8:00 pm
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Body Brokers
Annie Cheney

In "Body Brokers" Annie Cheney concludes that funeral homes, crematoriums and medical school personnel treat human bodies as commodities. The author details how people profit from buying and selling human remains. This event was hosted by Coliseum Books in New York City.

Annie Cheney is a journalist whose work has appeared in My Generation magazine and Harper's. She has contributed stories to several public radio shows, including National Public Radio's "All Things Considered."

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34. To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations...

On Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 pm
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To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda
Derek Leebaert

From Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, Derek Leebaert talks about the use of commandos in wars throughout history. Mr. Leebaert argues that these special operation forces have played decisive roles in wars going back to the time of Achilles. He provides a profile of the people who make up the ranks of the special operation forces and talks about the ones that are currently in Afghanistan. Includes Q&A.

Derek Leebaert, who teaches at Georgetown University, is the author of "The Fifty-Year Wound: How America's Cold War Victory Shapes Our World."

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Your brain on books

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35. Ivan's War: Life and Death in the Red Army, 1939-1945

On Monday, June 19 at 1:00 am
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Ivan's War: Life and Death in the Red Army, 1939-1945
Catherine Merridale

Catherine Merridale profiles Russian Army soldiers during World War II in her new book, "Ivan's War." The author drew upon veteran interviews, letters, diaries and previously classified official war documents to tell the story of the 30 million soldiers, including the hardships they faced when they returned home from the war. This event was hosted by the Harriman Institute of Columbia University in New York City.

Catherine Merridale is a profesor of contemporary history at Queen Mary, University of London, and is the author of "Night of Stone." Her work has been featured in the London Review of Books, The Independent and the New Statesman.

Publisher: METROPOLITAN BOOKS 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

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36. Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy

On Monday, June 19 at 2:15 am
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Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy
Fawaz Gerges

Fawaz Gerges talks about the rise and transformation of the Jihadist movement in the Middle East. Professor Gerges breaks down the evolution of the movement into three generations beginning in the mid-1970s and says that while the goal of the first generation was to target and overthrow their home governments in the region, the most recent generation, influenced by Al Qaeda and the U.S. invasion of Iraq, is willing to attack any country they feel is working against them, including the United States. The talk was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Includes Q&A.

Fawaz Gerges, professor of international affairs and Middle Eastern studies at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, is the author of several books, including "America and Political Islam: Clash of Cultures or Clash of Interests?" and "The Far Enemy : Why Jihad Went Global." He is also an analyst and commentator for ABC News. For more information, visit: www.journeyofthejihadist.com.

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37. Nicholas Miraculous: The Amazing Career of the Redoubtable Dr. Nicholas...

On Monday, June 19 at 3:30 am
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Nicholas Miraculous: The Amazing Career of the Redoubtable Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler
Michael Rosenthal

Michael Rosenthal discusses his book,"Nicholas Miraculous," about Columbia University's former president, Nicholas Murray Butler. Professor Rosenthal talks about Butler's influence in America during the early part of the 20th century, Butler's continuous efforts at self-promotion, and the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Butler in 1931. He also reads from a portion of the book. The talk was hosted by Columbia University. Includes Q&A.

Michael Rosenthal is a professor of the humanities at Columbia University. He is the author of several books, including "The Character Factory: Baden-Powell and the Origins of the Boy Scout Movement" and "Virginia Woolf."

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38. Richard Posner "Uncertain Shield" & Geoffrey Stone "Perilous Times"

On Monday, June 19 at 4:45 am
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2006 Printers Row: Richard Posner "Uncertain Shield" & Geoffrey Stone "Perilous Times"

From the 2006 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair, a discussion with authors Richard Posner and Geoffrey Stone. In "Uncertain Shield," the follow-up to "Preventing Surprise Attacks," Richard Posner details the latest changes in national security and warns against an overly centralized intelligence system. In "Perilous Times," Geoffrey Stone analyzes the relationship between national security and First Ammendment rights during wartime.

Geoffrey Stone is a law professor and former dean at the University of Chicago. Richard Posner is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School.

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39. PEN/New York Festival of International Literature - Religion and Politics

On Monday, June 19 at 6:00 am
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PEN/New York Festival of International Literature - Religion and Politics Panel

From the 2006 PEN/New York Festival of International Literature, a panel discussion on the impact of religion on American politics and how it compares to that of other countries around the world. Panelists are Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Alma Guillermoprieto, Moses Isegawa, Elias Khoury and Adam Michnik. The panel is moderated by Robert Silvers of the New York Review of Books.

Robert Silvers is co-editor of the New York Review of Books. He has also been an associate editor of Harper's and translator of La Gangrene. Hans Magnus Enzensberger is the author of such books as "Lighter Than Air: Moral Poems" and "Zig-Zag: The Politics of Culture and Vice Versa." Alma Guillermoprieto is a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and the New Yorker. Her latest book is "Dancing With Cuba: A Memoir of the Revolution." Moses Isegawa was born in northern Uganda, the backdrop for his novels "Abyssinian Chronicles" and "Snakepit." Elias Khoury is the editor-in-chief of the cultural supplement of Beirut’s daily An-Nahar, and is a Global Distinguished professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at NYU. His latest book is "Gate of the Sun." Adam Michnik is a historian, writer and lecturer. Since 1989, he has been the editor-in-chief of Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland’s first independent daily newspaper. Mr. Michnik is the author of "The Church and the Left."

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40. i want to say thank you for this

routinely i don't check up on book chat schedules, but i find it's some of the most entertaining and enlightening TV for me. i don't know if you are the only one who does this, but these regular postings of Book TV schedules always make me happy. it gives me a chance to scan and see what i want.

just wanted to say thanks, in case no one has appreciated your effort yet! :hi:

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41. well... thanks!

:blush:

[Adelante]

44. Yeah, me, too - Thank you

I am a regular reader of your book threads :)

[Pithy Cherub]

46. Viva, this bibliophile LOVES you!

:pals: Thank you always!

[Kurovski]

43. Kick.

Reading By Moonlight_Keisai Yeisen

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48. : ^ )

:loveya:

[Kurovski]

49. Say dear, I have a question...

Have you noticed at C-Span if there are any plans to cover Greg Palast's new book, "Armed Madhouse"?

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50. nothing yet, but I sure am looking forward to it!

He's right in the middle of the book tour now, was in DC last Monday.

Nothing is on the schedule yet.

I've sent an email to CSPAN requesting they cover it. :)

[email protected]

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52. And now I have also sent off a missive.

We all should do whatever you do, that's my advice! :loveya:

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55. Kick!

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57. Kick.(nt)