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AUDIO: Tariq Ali: Imperialism: Then And Now |
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by ziggy
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05 Mar 2003
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Tariq Ali spoke with Alternative Radio's David Barsamian on Jan 26, 2003 in Porto Alegre, Brazil; mp3 broadband or dial-up, streaming or download |
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DIAL-UP VERSION (16kbps, 6.6 megs)
BROADBAND MP3 (56kbps, 23 megs)
Tariq Ali is a well known intellectual. If you haven't read
his writings or heard him speak before, this particular interview is definitely
a good introduction to his ideas -- regardless of your political persuasion. He
covers quite a bit of ground in just under an hour. It's thought provoking,
serving up historical context on U.S. and European imperialism. Ali discusses
Iraq and puts the current period in perspective.
Bio: Tariq Ali, born in Lahore, Pakistan is an
internationally renowned writer. He is based in London where he is an editor of
New Left Review. A prolific writer, he's the author of more than a dozen books
on world history and politics. In his spare time he is a filmmaker and novelist.
His latest book is the worldwide bestseller "The
Clash of Fundamentalisms: Crusades, Jihads and Modernity." |
