Alumni are invited to a special event with Fatima Bhutto (MA South Asian Studies 2005), who will be launching Songs of Blood and Sword (Jonathan Cape Publishing 2010). In her new book, Fatima tells the story of the rich feudal landlords’ family who became powerbrokers in the newly created state of Pakistan.
Date Thursday 20 May 2010
Time 18.30 start
Venue Brunei Lecture Hall, SOAS
Fatima will be joined by renowned academic on Pakistani politics, Dr Farzana Sheikh, a former SOAS staff member, and now Associate Fellow of the Asia Programme and Convener of the Pakistan Study Group at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) in London. Please click here for the speaker biographies, and for more information on Fatima’s book.
The talk with Fatima and Dr Shaikh will be followed by a reception, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our guests and the chance to buy Fatima’s book.
RSVP is essential; please register your details with the Alumni Relations team at alumni@soas.ac.uk, or call +44 (0)20 7898 4042.
Source: http://www.soasalumni.org/Page.aspx?pid=257
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