Howard J. Gold, Smith College professor of government, will speak in London this month.
On Saturday, January 18, the Smith College Club of Great Britain will host its annual winter dinner. The featured guest speaker is Howard Gold, professor of government at Smith. He will speak on “The Great Political Divide: Partisan Polarization in the United States” at an evening including drinks, dinner, and a discussion with fellow Smithies.
Professor Gold has been at Smith College since 1988. He teaches courses in American politics and statistics and is the co-author of Parties, Polarization and Democracy in the United States and author of Hollow Mandates. His work has also appeared in American Politics Quarterly, Political Research Quarterly, Polity, and the Social Science Journal. His research interests include public opinion, partisanship and voting behavior.
The event will be held at the Sloane Club in London and begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available online at https://winterdinner2014.eventbrite.co.uk. Tickets are £47.50 for club members and guests, and £27.50 for students and recent graduates.
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