Re: [A-List] Hudson Super Imperialism Seminar

["Chris Burford" <cburford@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I appreciate Sabri re-activating this proposal. I for one, had to miss out on the readings last year, and would appreciate the stimulus, and have ordered the book, even though I still do not have much time.

 

I would suggest that it is not so much a conflict of interest as a conflict of perception. When you have written something a long time ago it is sometimes difficult without re-reading to approach it new. It would be quite adequate for Michael to read one of his chapters, and say in an introductory paragraph what the main points were that he was trying to get across, (plus any afterthoughts if he wishes)

 

Then I would have thought few comments in response on this list would have the character of "judge and jury".

People could post a comment on an aspect of the theme in the chapter, particularly if it stimulates them to read or reread the chapter.

 

It requires only a time keeper, to announce each move on to the next chapter, and Michael H's willingness then to submit a paragraph, for it to work through. No?

 

Chris Burford

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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 12:35 AM

Subject: Re: [A-List] Hudson Super Imperialism Seminar

Dear Sabri,
      It sounds like a conflict of interest for me. But as before, I DO promise to participate and to comment on disagreements I may have in interpretation. Inasmuch as I have a vested interest, it's not proper for me to run the discussion too. Something about separation of judge and jury.
      Michael