Ronald Wright asks “What Is America?”

Award-winning novelist, historian and essayist Ronald Wright will deliver a President’s Distinguished Lecture entitled “What Is America?” Thurs., Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. in room B150 of the Bob Wright Centre—Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Building. In this lecture Wright will trace the roots of American expansion, arguing that the US has always been a deeply divided society, a polarity highlighted by the recent presidential election. Wright’s books include the bestsellers A Short History of Progress (the 2004 Massey Lectures) and Stolen Continents. His most recent book is What Is America? A Short History of the New World Order (2008). Although this lecture is free of charge, seating is reserved and tickets must be booked in advance through the UVic Ticket Centre. Call 250-721-8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca.