Author Julie Fisher will talk about her new book, “Importing Democracy: The Role of NGOs in South Africa, Tajikistan and Argentina.” The writing focuses on nonprofit organizations that promote democracy, combining democratic ideas with a country’s traditions. The book details Fisher’s more than 100 interviews with the leaders of these organizations.

WHEN: Noon Friday

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WHERE: Meeting Room No. 5, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: 871-1700; weyand@portland.lib.me.us