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Illiberal Politics in Neoliberal Times: Culture, Security and Populism in the New Europe

A book talk with author Mabel Berezin (Cornell University, Sociology) and discussant John Agnew (UCLA, Geography)

Thursday, October 22, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10383 Bunche Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095

‘Mabel Berezin’s brilliant new book offers a subtle but penetrating explanation for the rise of right-wing populist movements in wealthy nations. The imposition of neoliberal models of economic development requires elites to renegotiate the social contract between citizens and the state, thereby creating a climate of insecurity and vulnerability that nationalist politicians exploit to win elections and gain power. Her insightful analysis reveals that neo-fascist, anti-immigrant movements are not just blind expressions of ancient prejudices, but sociologically predictable consequences of a globalizing world order.’ Douglas S. Massey, Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, Princeton University

www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521547840

www.soc.cornell.edu/faculty/berezin.html

Sponsor(s): Center for European and Eurasian Studies

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