Knowledge and the Gift: The University after the Demise of International Law (Annelise Riles)
Location:
Lecture Theatre O17
Hunter Building
Edinburgh College of Art
EH3 9DF
Date/time
Wed 22 May 2019
17:00-18:30
The Inaugural Annual Lecture of the Edinburgh Centre of International and Global Law
'Knowledge and the Gift: The University after the Demise of International Law'
Professor Annelise Riles, Northwestern University
About the Speaker
Annelise Riles is the Executive Director of the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Studies at Northwestern University, enhancing Northwestern’s reputation for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary programs and research on globally relevant topics. Riles is also the Associate Provost for Global Affairs and a professor of law and anthropology.
Key areas in legal studies include comparative law, the conflict of laws, financial regulation, socio-legal studies and international law. In anthropology, her work is known for its methodological contributions as well as for its contributions to the study of international institutions and expertise.
This event is free and open to all but registration is required.