Alt-Right Gangs: A Hazy Shade of White

Book Talk by Matthew Valasik
DATE
Fri, 11/05/2021 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
LOCATION
SBSG 1517
DETAILS

FREEBIE GIVE AWAY:

The first five graduate students from the School of Social Ecology to RSVP will receive a free copy of the book!

An outstanding Social Ecology alumnus, Dr. Matthew Valasik, will be presenting his latest book: Alt-Right Gangs: A Hazy Shade of White. It is one of the first books to conceptualize Alt-Right gangs and situate their existence across a broad range of academic literature and current events. This event will be a great opportunity for attendees to consider racism and whiteness through the lens of gang research. Students will also be able to engage in conversations with Dr. Valasik regarding career development and academic publications. Come socialize with your amazing peers in person after a year of quarantine while enjoying light refreshments!

All Social Ecology Graduate Students are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Bio: Dr. Matthew Valasik (UCI CLA 14') is an Associate Professor at Louisiana State University (LSU) in the Department of Sociology. His areas of expertise include criminology, gangs, white power movement (Alt-Right), policing, spatial analysis, and social networks.

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