In Search of the Lost Feminine— A Special Osher Members Lecture by Craig Barnes March 22, 2011

Craig Barnes, Lecturer and Author of “In Search of the Lost Feminine” explains the mysterious disappearance of ancient cultures in which women and the environment were at the center, a loss that has dramatically influenced 3,500 years of Western history. Delving into the historical question posed by the best-seller “The Da Vinci Code”, Craig Barnes traces the archaeological and societal forces that shaped our current culture of misogyny and glorification of war, with surprising revelations at every turn. This lecture, FREE to Osher Members, will be held in the UNM Continuing Education north building in rooms B&C from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. UNM Continuing Education is located at 1634 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM. For more information visit http://dce.unm.edu/osher.htm or call Maralie W. BeLonge at 505-277-6179.
Craig Barnes began his career as a public interest lawyer dealing with women’s rights and the environment, at one time trying a women’s wage case before a federal judge who would not admit any evidence of historical discrimination into his court. Barnes was also active in politics and civil rights, running for Congress in Denver as a peace candidate in 1970. In mid-career, after spending several years as a writer, editor, and negotiator in Central Asia and the Caucuses, Barnes discovered themes of these same modern movements in the archaeology of prehistory. Barnes lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As host of the radio show, Our Times with Craig Barnes, and as author, playwright, lecturer, mediator and essayist, Barnes has been a champion of civil society, the rise of democracy and the rule of law. He is the Author of several books including “In Search of the Lost Feminine” which was the recipient of Book USA and Eric Hoffer Awards.

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