Ralph Bunche: The Absolutely Indispensable Man

Episode 12 of the Borderlines podcast, hosted by Katerina Linos, Berkeley Law, titled "Ralph Bunche: The Absolutely Indispensable Man" was published on November 14, 2022 and runs 35 minutes.

November 14, 2022 ·35m · Borderlines

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Summary

Ralph Bunche’s monumental impact as a ground-breaking scholar, diplomat, Nobel Peace Prize winner, civil rights advocate and world influencer receives a thrilling spotlight in Episode #12 of Borderlines. UCLA Professor Kal Raustiala shares stories and highlights from his recent book, The Absolutely Indispensable Man: Ralph Bunche, the United Nations and the Fight to End Empire, tracing the fascinating life of one of the twentieth century’s most prominent Black Americans. Discover hidden history about Bunche’s pivotal role in international decolonization efforts and learn why his leadership and inspiring ideas still reverberate today.Borderlines listeners who preorder the book from Oxford University Press by December 1, 2022 can receive a 30% discount when using code AAFLYG6 at their website.For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the Berkeley Law podcast hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Ralph Bunche’s monumental impact as a ground-breaking scholar, diplomat, Nobel Peace Prize winner, civil rights advocate and world influencer receives a thrilling spotlight in Episode #12 of Borderlines. UCLA Professor Kal Raustiala shares stories and highlights from his recent book, The Absolutely Indispensable Man: Ralph Bunche, the United Nations and the Fight to End Empire, tracing the fascinating life of one of the twentieth century’s most prominent Black Americans. Discover hidden history about Bunche’s pivotal role in international decolonization efforts and learn why his leadership and inspiring ideas still reverberate today.

Borderlines listeners who preorder the book from Oxford University Press by December 1, 2022 can receive a 30% discount when using code AAFLYG6 at their website.

For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the Berkeley Law podcast hub.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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