Dealing with War
George A. Lopez
We are told that we have entered a “Long War” in which the struggle against terrorism will continue for a generation. And while we are in the midst of this, of course, there is a daily shooting war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then comes the intermittent and horrible carnage of random terrorism.
For all of us as citizens, and certainly for those of us who teach, this reality as background to our lives and those of our students presents some serious challenges. How do we cope with war and its consequences? What happens to society in other areas of its life when it is a “society at war”? How are the interest, outlooks and goals of our students affected by this circumstance? These sessions are designed to hear the concerns of our teachers struggling with these questions and to explore the materials and methods that are available to assist us in dealing with a generation at war—including ourselves.
These are one of the highlights of my teaching career. I feel privileged every time I get selected.”—Pat Shagdai, Jackson
My expectations were exceeded. I had looked forward to the opportunity to listen and learn from Professor Lopez. His lectures/guided discussions were so informative and thought-provoking—much more than I expected in a two-day seminar.” –Alberta Barnes, Grissom Middle School
My expectations were that TAS would provide an excellent learning experience along with an opportunity to interact with other educators on a topic of concern to all. My expectations were definitely met (and beyond what I thought it would be!).”—Cynthia MacWhorter, St. Joseph’s High School
The expertise and personality of the presenter was the most helpful. Professor Lopez is a very interesting individual with an engaging style and vast practical experience.” —Cynthia MacWhorter, St. Joseph’s High School
This seminar gave me insight into my own beliefs on war and will also enable me to look differently at world situations which will subsequently trickle down to my classroom.” —Pat Shagdai, Jackson
| George A. Lopez is the Senior Fellow and Director of Policy Studies at the Kroc Institute of Notre Dame. Professor Lopez’s research interests focus primarily on the problems of state violence and coercion, especially economic sanctions, and gross violations of human rights. He also has an interest in ethical issues related to these questions. Working with David Cortright since 1992, he has written more than twenty articles and book chapters, as well as five books, on economic sanctions . His work on economic sanctions and arms inspections in Iraq, as well as commentaries on the ethics of war have made him a frequent analyst in news media since 2001. At Notre Dame he has won the Kaneb Center Undergraduate Teaching Award (1998) and the Reinhold Niebuhr Award for distinguished international service (2003). |