Tsunami
View/ Open
Issue Date
2011-03-23Author
Hacker, Randi
Publisher
Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0220
Metadata
Show full item recordAbstract
Broadcast Transcript: Usually our postcards talk about the lighter side of culture and events in China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia. Today's will be a departure from that. In light of recent events in Japan, we would do well to remember that earthquakes and tsunami are no strangers to this island nation. Structures have long been built to withstand earthquakes. Tsunami appear in art and literature: The Big Wave by Pearl Buck, for example, is about the effects of a tidal wave on a fishing village and one of the famous 36 Views of Mt. Fuji by Hokusai shows a wave with foamy grasping fingers at its apex. The nuclear meltdown adds another terrible dimension to an already devastating catastrophe. We at the Center would like to express our deep sadness and invite you to visit our website--www.ceas.ku.edu--for links to help you help Japan. #ceas #hacker #japan
Description
This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
Collections
Items in KU ScholarWorks are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.
We want to hear from you! Please share your stories about how Open Access to this item benefits YOU.