Authoritarianism, Borders And Glocalization: A Politics Of Disorder Book Launch

On Wednesday 8 March, the Politics of Disorder research group at the University of Lincoln is hosting a book launch of recently published works which focus on contemporary ordering and disordering of the political. The event will take place in the Co-op lecture theatre, Minerva Building between 6-8pm and all are welcome.

Professor Rico Isaacs will speak on his recently published book, Political Opposition in Authoritarianism Exit, Voice and Loyalty in Kazakhstan (Palgrave Macmillian, 2022). The book examines how the emergence of political opposition in Kazakhstan shaped the dynamics of authoritarian regime development in Kazakhstan, culminating in the political disorder of bloody violent events of January 2022.

Dr Mike Slaven will speak on his recently published book, Securing Borders, Securing Power: the Rise and Decline of Arizona’s Border Politics (Columbia University Press, 2022). In exploring the case politics on the US-Mexico border, Dr Slaven will unpack how politicians strategise about border and immigration politics and why the securitisation of migration spreads across the political spectrum.

Professor Christian Karner will speak on his new book, Sociology in Times of Glocalization (Anthem Press, 2022). Professor Karner’s book examines the many ways in which the global impacts our local lives and often triggers powerful counter-reactions, and how such ‘glocalization’ is leading sociologists to recalibrate some of their methodological approaches and key concepts

Each speaker will give a short talk about their respective books followed by a Q&A followed by a wine reception. The event will be chaired by Professor Gary Rawnsley, Head of the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Story submitted by Charlotte Allsopp
callsopp@lincoln.ac.uk