Book edited by St Xavier’s professor releases in London

Book edited by St Xavier’s professor releases in London

Express news service

Posted online: Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 0104 hrs IST

kolkata, April 23
A book of collection of essays, edited by Professor Gaston Robergo, a professor of Media at St Xavier’s college, Kolkata, will be released in House of Commons in London on Thursday. The book titled, Encounters of Civilsations: From Alexander the Great to Mother Teresa has been written by Gezim Alpion, a professor of Sociology and Media Studies, University of Birmingham.

Canadian born Roberge has been living in India since 1961. He has been involved with various educational institutions like St Xavier’s College and Chitrabani.

The contribution of Prof Gaston Roberge includes the title of the book, a foreword, a chapter on Mother Teresa, abortion and the media and a note by Alpion on Mother Teresa. “It has been a long project. We have become very close friends now,” said Prof Roberge, a well-known media critic and writer. “The collection of essays is strikingly relevant to the people of India, the cradle of ancient and rich civilisation,” feels Roberge.

“Alexander came to India to conquer the land and he was asked to go back whereas Mother Teresa came to help the Indians and stayed here,” said Prof Roberge talking about the scope of the book.

The principal of St Xavier’s college, Fr P C Mathew, described the achievement as very important for the institution.In 2005, before publishing the book on Mother Teresa —- Mother Teresa Saint or Celebrity —- Alpion had come to Kolkata and visited the Missionaries of Charity. He also delivered a couple of lectures at St Xavier’s college.

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Book edited by St Xavier’s professor releases in London Express news service Posted online: Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 0104 hrs IST kolkata, April 23 A book of collection of essays, edited by Professor Gaston Robergo, a professor of Media at St Xavier’s college, Kolkata, will be released in House of Commons in London on Thursday. The book titled, Encounters of Civilsations: From Alexander the Great to Mother Teresa has been written by Gezim Alpion, a professor of Sociology and Media Studies, University of Birmingham. Canadian born Roberge has been living in India since 1961. He has been involved with various educational institutions like St Xavier’s College and Chitrabani. The contribution of Prof Gaston Roberge includes the title of the book, a foreword, a chapter on Mother Teresa, abortion and the media and a note by Alpion on Mother Teresa. “It has been a long project. We have become very close friends now,” said Prof Roberge, a well-known media critic and writer. “The collection of essays is strikingly relevant to the people of India, the cradle of ancient and rich civilisation,” feels Roberge. “Alexander came to India to conquer the land and he was asked to go back whereas Mother Teresa came to help the Indians and stayed here,” said Prof Roberge talking about the scope of the book. The principal of St Xavier’s college, Fr P C Mathew, described the achievement as very important for the institution.In 2005, before publishing the book on Mother Teresa —- Mother Teresa Saint or Celebrity —- Alpion had come to Kolkata and visited the Missionaries of Charity. He also delivered a couple of lectures at St Xavier’s college.