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Questions of nationalism, populism and inequality have become increasingly central to contemporary debates in Britain.
In an incisive new book, Sivamohan Valluvan explores how nationalism has re-emerged on the political scene, arguing that nationalism should be understood as a key force of modernity that appeals to people across the political spectrum.The book draws on a variety of cultural and political themes - ranging from Corbyn's dithering, the cult of Churchillism, the neoliberal fixation with a 'point-system' immigration policy, the muscular secularism of Richard Dawkins and friends, fears that the white working class have 'become black', and even simply the strange appeal of Harry Potter and Game of Thrones – in order to unpack the clamour of nationalism today.
The author and panel will engage with the book and discuss these topics in relation to contemporary British politics, followed by a discussion with the audience.
Gracie Bradley has worked across several NGOs and holds a Masters in Human Rights from LSE and a degree in Philosophy & French from Oxford University.
Luke de Noronha is Simon Research Fellow at the University of Manchester.
Dr Sara Salem is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at LSE.
Dr Sivamohan Valluvan is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at the University of Warwick.
Dr Suki Ali is Associate Professor of Sociology at LSE.
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