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Annual Lecture

Tuesday 6th December, 2016

18.30, Arts Two Lecture Theatre

This year’s Annual Lecture will be given by Professor Stephen Brooke (University of York, CA). His lecture is  titled  ‘Hate and Fear: Emotion, Politics and Race in 1980s London’ and will take place on 6 December 2016 at 6.30pm in the Arts Two Lecture Theatre.

Abstract:

‘Hate and Fear? Emotions, Politics and Race in 1980s London’ will be an exploration of the role emotion played in race relations in 1980s London. It will examine incidents of racial harassment and violence on housing estates in London between 1981 and 1986 and relates those incidents to the history and theory of emotions, the political history of postwar Britain and our understanding of everyday life. The lecture will stress that understanding emotion is critical to comprehending the politics of race in London. The lecture will also reflect upon the broader role emotion plays in politics.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception in the foyer of the Arts Two building. Attendance is free but please book your place on Eventbrite. We look forward to seeing you there!