Institute of Advanced Studies
Evicted from Eternity-The Restructuring of Modern Rome
by Michael Herzfeld, Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2009
Time: 6:00pm-8.00pm
Location: Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWA
Cost: Free. No RSVP required.
Enquiries: iasuwa@admin.uwa.edu.au or (+61 8) 6488 1340
(The nearest carpark is P3 off Hackett Drive Entrance 1)
Professor Herzfeld will discuss his new book, Evicted from Eternity - The Restructuring of Modern Rome, which focuses on Rome’s historic Monti district and the wrenching dislocation caused by rapid economical, political, and social change.
Evicted from Eternity tells the story of the gentrification of Monti—once the architecturally stunning home of a community of artisans and shopkeepers now displaced by an invasion of rapacious real estate speculators, corrupt officials, dithering politicians, deceptive clerics, and shady thugs.
He will also screen his short film, Monti Moments: Men’s Memories in the Heart of Rome.
