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Paradise Occupied: Environmental and Social Implications of U.S. Military Presence

Date:
Friday, February 09, 2007
Time:
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Event Type:
Panel Discussion
Organizer/Author:
Kelli Shields
Location Details:
San Francisco State University
Cesar Chavez Student Center
Room: Jack Adams Hall (Terrace level)

Paradise Occupied: Environmental and Social Implications of U.S. Military Presence in Okinawa

Two-day conference starting February 9 and continuing on February 10. Field trip to former Bay Area military base on Sunday, February 11.

Panel topics include: U.S. Military around the world, history of foreign presence in Okinawa, Okinawa as "Galapagos of the East", Okinawa dugong, Effects of militarization on women, lawsuit brought by U.S. and Japanese environmental and social groups against U.S. Dept. of Defense, and more.

Panelists include scientists, Okinawa activists, and U.S. Military specialists from around the world.
Added to the calendar on Tue, Sep 19, 2006 5:05PM
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