Join us for a series of four stand-alone illustrated talks focusing on four major movements that have shaped global history over the past two centuries.  Dr. Robert Strayer will explore the origins of these movements, the various ways in which they found expression, and the opposition they generated.   

Saturday, September 9th: Feminism: Challenging Patriarchy: In what ways has modern feminism confronted ancient traditions of male dominance? And with what results?  Click here for the recording of Feminism- Challenging Patriarchy on September 9, 2023

Saturday, September 23rd: Socialism: Challenging Capitalism: What is the socialist critique of modern capitalism? In what ways has it found expression? Click here for the recording of Socialism: Challenging Capitalism

Saturday, November 4th: Nationalism: Constructing New Identities: To what extent is nationalism something new in human experience? What role has it played in the unfolding of modern world history?

Saturday, December 2nd: Racism: Origins, Persistence, and Opposition: What is distinctive about modern racism? How has it shaped human history over the past several centuries?

   11:00a - 12:30p

La Selva Beach Branch Library, 316 Estrella Ave

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Topic: Dr. Robert Strayer presents: Glimpses of World History

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Presenter is Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D in European and African History.  

He has taught at SUNY: Brockport, UCSC, CSU Monterey Bay, and Cabrillo College. He has received awards for excellence in both teaching and scholarship. His published works include books on African, Soviet, and World History.