You are invited to a lecture by

Professor Arjun Appadurai

The Entrepreneurial Ethic and the Spirit of Financialism

6.15pm Tuesday 09 February

Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House, LSE

Arjun Appadurai is a socio-cultural anthropologist with specializations in globalization, public culture, and urban studies. His major accomplishment has been the construction of anthropological frameworks for the study of global media, consumption, and migration. His current work focuses on poverty, violence, and social inclusion in mega-cities with a special focus on Mumbai (India). He is Goddard Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University.

Followed by drinks reception in the Senior Common Room 5th Floor, Old Building LSE

This event is unticketed and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome.

Many thanks to the LSE Annual Fund and the India Observatory for helping to make this event possible.

Maps and directions can be found at: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/mapsAndDirections/findingYourWayAroundLSE.aspx

For further information please contact Jo Stone on j.f.stone@lse.ac.uk