INVITATION TO ATTEND BOOK REVIEW SESSION: 'Identity: The Demand for Dignity and The Politics of Resentment'

If you're within or around the University of Ibadan tomorrow, you're welcome to join us for a review of Francis Fukuyama's latest work, 'IDENTITY: The Demand for Dignity and The Politics of Resentment'.

Place: Postgraduate Seminar Room, Department of Political Science, U.I.

Time: 12 noon prompt

Lead Reviewers:
1. Dr. Remi Aiyede
(Reader, Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan)

2. Dr. Adeshina Afolayan
(Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan)

3. Mr.  Amuda 'Plato' Mosigbodi
(Doctoral Student, Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan)

For R.S.V.P, please contact Martin Ihembe - 07036396194 or Tobi Adewunmi - 08138454219

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#RethinkingDemocracy
#Whatisyourmessage?

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