Conversation with Amb. David H. Shinn on his new book ‘Hizmet in Africa’
A South Africa Event on 2016-01-21 18:30:00
David H. Shinn has been teaching in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University since 2001. He previously served in the U.S. Foreign Service for 37 years with assignments at embassies in Lebanon, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritania, Cameroon, Sudan and as ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia. Among other positions in the State Department, he was director for East Africa, Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean island countries. He has written numerous book chapters and articles in policy and academic journals. He is the co-author of China and Africa: A Century of Engagement (2012) and Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia (2004 and 2013), and he is Editorial Board member of the International Journal of Ethiopian Studies. He appears frequently on the Voice of America, Aljazeera, British Broadcasting Corporation, and Radio France Internationale. Ambassador Shinn has a PhD in political science from George Washington University. He blogs at http://davidshinn.blogspot.com. About Book: David Shinn presents a comprehensive picture of the educational and humanitarian activities of the Hizmet Movement in Africa. He provides a balanced analysis of how the teachings of Fethullah Gülen inspire major educational projects throughout the continent. This volume provides an excellent example of the type of studies that are needed to understand the significance of nongovernmental organizations in the contemporary world. —John Voll, Professor Emeritus of Islamic History at Georgetown University Hizmet in Africais a comprehensive and important work, giving the reader greater insight into and understanding of the valuable work and social investments of the HizmetMovement in Africa. David Shinn’s book gives us an insightful testimony to the vital work being done by Hizmet Movement teachers, business people, academics, and volunteers in uplifting communities and contributing to the broader development of our societies within postcolonial Africa and, more specifically, postapartheid South Africa. —Archbishop thabo Makgoba, Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Although much has been written about the Fethullah Gülen-inspired Hizmet (Service) global movement, Ambassador David Shinn’s Hizmet in Africa provides the first book on the Hizmet Movement in Africa. Readers will find a gold mine of information onHizmet’s educational network of ninety-five schools as well as its social, humanitarian and interfaith activities. —John l. Esposito, Professor of Religion, International Affairs, and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University and author of The Future of Islam Event 6:30 pm Dinner 7:15 Introduction by Emre Celik President Rumi Forum 7:20 pm Speech of Amb. David H. Shin 7:50 pm Q&A Session welcomed by David and Emre 8:15 pm Book Signing & Round Table Dialog
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