Book launch: Populism and Science in Europe

Populism is the object of a burgeoning literature: scholars debate over the definition of populism and the best way to approach its study; studies explore regional differences in populism and populist politics and policies, also analyzing their cultural and economic consequences; research investigated the socio-demographic characteristics of the supporters of populist movements and political parties; more recent analyses also focused on the intersections of populism with gender and religion. Less attention has been paid, however, to the relationships between populism and science.

Therefore, we are happy to present a project which does this. The book Populism and Science in Europe edited by Hande Eslen-Ziya and Alberta Giorgi provides the first systematic and comparative analysis of the intersections of populism and science in Europe, from the perspective of political sociology.

The UiS scientists Hande Eslen-Ziya, Elisabeth L. Engebretsen, Thomas Sattich, T. Murat Yildirim and Liv Sunnercrantz and Alberta Giorgi from University of Bergamo have written a chapter in the book. They will participate and share from their work. Professor and leader of the Department of Media and Social Sciences Oluf Langhelle will join and give a commentary on the book.

The event will be held in English.