Palgrave Macmillan

Tuesday 15 December 2020, 17:00-18:30

Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

Book your ticket here https://www.arts.ac.uk/whats-on/book-launch-mediating-the-refugee-crisis-sara-marino

Since 2015, media have interrogated the unfolding of the so-called ‘refugee crisis’ in Europe in different and often controversial ways, either from the point of view of migration management and control, or from a more humanitarian and compassionate angle.

In her book, Sara Marino offers a more comprehensive analysis of migration governance in Europe through the lens of technological mediation and asks in what ways communication technologies have contributed to the strengthening of Fortress Europe, while providing opportunities for resistance among migrants, activists, and solidarity groups.

The author will discuss the key themes and questions emerging in her research with Professor Myria Georgiou (London School of Economics and Political Science), Dr Amanda Paz Alencar (Erasmus University Rotterdam) and Dr Koen Leurs (Utrecht University).

Moderator: Dr Rebecca Bramall, Reader in Cultural Politics, School of Media, London College of Communication