Event Title: Politics and Pandemics Event Date: November 11, 2009 [ view all dates and times ] Hours: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Description: 2009–2010 Penn Humanities Forum on Connections Helen Epstein Author of The Invisible Cure: Why We Are Losing the Fight Against AIDS in Africa Technological advances have improved the ease of international travel, and globalization motivates the unprecedented crisscrossing of the world that marks our era. The value of such cultural connection and communication has its disadvantages, including the specter of new and deadly diseases sweeping uncontrolled across the globe. Public health advocate Helen Epstein examines the political issues surrounding these fears. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. Call 215-573-8280 or visit us on the web. More Information: http://humanities.sas.upenn.edu/09-10/epstein.shtml Location: Penn Humanities Forum Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum

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