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...people had an illogical, medieval notion of a university--that secular authority should not be allowed in no matter what," says Martin H. Peretz, a Social Studies lecturer who considered himself part of the "middle left faction" of the Faculty...
Despite these changes, could the turbulence of 1969 happen again on campus, should a new galvanizing issue arise? Some, like Peretz, say the chances of a reprise are slim: "Students today are interested in action about issues, like nuclear proliferation or Central America," he says, "but they're not interested in using the University as a vehicle for their protests...
...Peretz's commitment to teaching is equally strong. The Talmud says that teachers become their students, says Peretz. "I see little bits of myself in my students and that's a very gratifying experience...
...Peretz's political views are part of his life-blood, says Walzer. "His commitment to left liberal politics and Zionist politics is not something separable from the person...
...think a lot of faculty members deny themselves the real reward of the vocation by allowing the relationship to stop outside the classroom." Peretz continues, adding, "some of the most important friendships of my life have been students of mine at one time...