Orwell Expert John Rodden speaking at Concordia: "Orwell : if he were alive today"

if you're a fan of the book 1984 by George Orwell, or interested in surveillance society culture, this might be of interest to you...

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009. 7:15pm - 9:15pm

Location:
John Molson School of Business MB-S2.285
Street: Guy, corner of Maisonneuve, Montreal, QC

Admission: free

John Rodden has published six books devoted to the life and legacy of George Orwell, his chief works in literary and cultural history concern the achievement and example of American and European intellectuals.

In his presentation, Rodden will address the social and political predictions that George Orwell made in his book 1984 and compare these to similar situations found in today's world. The event is also the opportunity to create debate around some of the issues tackled by Orwell, such as permanent war, oppression, and surveillance; and engage the student body in frank discussion about these ailments of society.

This event is sponsored by Citizenshift (Institut du Nouveau Monde), the Brave New 1984 web project and the Concordia Documentary Centre, Concordia University.