The Authors

Dr A. Lentin

Alana Lentin

is a political sociologist and social theorist. She is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Sussex. She works on the critical theorisation of race, racism and anti-racism and has done extensive research into the contemporary politics of (im)migration and collective action for migrants’ rights. Her first book published in 2004 is entitled Racism and Anti-Racism in Europe (Pluto Press, 2004). She has also co-edited Race and State with Ronit Lentin (Cambridge Scholars’ Press, 2006), the paperback edition of which was published in September 2008. Her 2008 book,  Racism, is an accessible insight into my approach to racism. The Politics of Diversity in Europe, co-edited with Gavan Titley is published by the Council of Europe in 2008. In addition, Lentin has published scholarly articles in Ethnic and Racial Studies, The European Journal of Social Theory, The European Journal of Cultural Studies, Patterns of Prejudice and Sociological Research Online among others. She has also contributed extensively to many edited collections. her writings can be accessed here. She also has a personal website where you can access her publications and lectures.

Gavan Titley

is a media sociologist and cultural theorist. He is a Lecturer in Media in the School of English, Media and Theatre Studies, National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He works on discourses of race, racism and anti-racism, migration and media networks, the politics of migration in Ireland and Europe, and the mediatization of politics. He is the co-author of Broadcasting in the New Ireland (2010), and has edited Resituating Culture (2004), and with Alana Lentin, The Politics of Diversity in Europe (2008). A forthcoming book examines public service media in migration societies. Gavan has published scholarly articles in Ethnic and Racial Studies, The Irish Review, The European Journal of Cultural Studies, Peace Review, and the Irish Journal of Sociology. He has contributed to a wide range of edited books and publications, details of which can be found here. He is a regular contributor on political issues to radio and television in Ireland, and contributes to  The Guardian’s Comment is Free. Gavan blogs as part of the Crisisjam collective, and on May Day International