Join the political science department as William Taubman, the Bertrand Snell Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, and Pulitzer Prize Winner, discusses his newly released book, Gorbachev: His Life and Times, with Pavel Machala, the Charles E. Merrill 1908 Professor of Political Science.
You can view a video of Professor Taubman talking about the process of writing the biography, and why Gorbachev was such a significant historical figure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0rPuzkVvvo
The conversation will be followed by a reception and book signing. Staff from Amherst Books will be onsite for book sales.