The ancient land and the modern nation of Afghanistan are the subject of Louis Dupree s book. Both in the text and in over a hundred illustrations, he identifies the major patterns of Afghan history, society, and culture as they have developed from the Stone Age to the present.
Originally published in 1973.
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After more than a decade of a transformative presidency, Schapiro to conclude tenure in August 2022
Morton Schapiro took office in September 2009. Photo by Peter Barreras
President Morton Schapiro, who has led Northwestern University through one of its most transformative and sustained periods of academic growth, announced today (March 4) that he will conclude his tenure on Aug. 31, 2022.
Since Schapiro took office in September 2009 as the 16th president in Northwestern’s 170-year history, the University has elevated its status as a premier university for research and teaching.
“During President Schapiro’s tenure, Northwestern has further established itself as one of the world’s very finest academic institutions,” said J. Landis Martin, chairman of the Northwestern Board of Trustees. “Since he took office, the University has improved by every relevant measure. We will celebrate what we have achieved and continue to achieve under President Schapiro’
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Share: FILE - In this July 10, 2020, file image taken from video provided by Russian Emergency Ministry, a multipurpose amphibious aircraft releases water to extinguish a fire in the Trans-Baikal National Park in Buryatia, southern Siberia, Russia. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationCfUs annual Arctic Report Card, released on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, shows how warming temperatures in the Arctic are transforming the region s geography and ecosystems. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP, File)