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Patrick McCarthy Memorial Series on Intellectuals and Politics


Supported by the “Patrick McCarthy Fund" (www.jhubc.it/McCarthy/)
hosted by Professor Kenneth H. Keller


MARK GILBERT
Background and Education: Before coming to Bologna, Gilbert was associate professor in contemporary history and international studies at the University of Trento (2002-2012) and lecturer in European studies at the University of Bath (1997-2002). He began his academic career as assistant professor of political science at Dickinson College (1993-1996). Gilbert is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He was educated (B.A. hons Politics) at Durham University and was awarded a Ph.D. in contemporary history by the University of Wales (1990).
Publications: European Integration: A Concise History (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012); Storia dell’integrazione Europea (Laterza, 2008, 3rd reprint); A Historical Dictionary of Modern Italy, co-author (Scarecrow Press, 2007, 2nd edition); Surpassing Realism: The Politics of European Integration Since 1945 (Rowman & Littlefield, 2003); The Lega Nord and the Northern Question in Italian Politics, co-author (Palgrave, 1999); The Italian Revolution: The End of Politics, Italian Style? (Westview Press, 1995). Gilbert has contributed articles or review essays on historical topics to Contemporary European History, Contemporanea, European History Quarterly, International Politics, the Journal of Contemporary History, Journal of Common Market Studies, Journal of Modern Italian Studies, and other history journals. He has published on European or Italian current affairs on ForeignAffairs.com, and in leading magazines such as the National Interest, World Policy Journal, Political Quarterly and Government and Opposition.

ERIK JONES
Background and Education: Has held positions at the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels, the Central European University in Prague and Budapest, and the University of Nottingham; has worked closely with think tanks in Brussels, The Hague, London, Madrid, Milan and Rome; is a contributing editor to Survival and sits on the editorial boards for The International Spectator, the Journal of European Public Policy, Government and Opposition and the Journal of European Integration; also serves on the management committee for the Istituto Carlo Cattaneo and the steering committee for the European Consortium for Political Research’s Standing Group on the European Union; Ph.D., international relations, SAIS.
Publications: American Power in an Age of Austerity, co-author (2012); Economic Adjustment and Political Transformation in Small States (2008); The Politics of Economic and Monetary Union (2002); More than twenty volumes or special issues of journals edited or co-edited on topics related to European politics and political economy, American politics, and the transatlantic relationship. Commentary published in, among others, the Baltimore Sun, Boston Globe, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, and Philadelphia Inquirer, USA Today and news outlets across Europe.

GIANFRANCO PASQUINO
Background and Education: Formerly professor of political science at the University of Bologna and a member of the Italian Senate; has served as a parliamentary observer for the plebiscite and presidential elections in Chile; was awarded the laurea honoris causa from the Catholic University of Cordoba, University of Buenos Aires and University de La Plata; is also a member of the Editorial Board of the Enciclopedia Italiana, president of the Società Italiana di Scienza Politica and a member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei; the recipient of honorary degrees in political science from the University of Buenos Aires, University of La Plata and University of Cordoba; M.A., international relations, SAIS.
Publications: La rivoluzione promessa. Lettura della costituzione Italiana (2011); Il Partito Democratico di Bersani. Profilo, persone, prospettive, co-editor (2010); Le parole della politica (2010); Una splendida cinquantenne. La Quinta Repubblica Francese, co-editor (2010); Il Partito Democratico, Elezione del segretario, organizzazione e potere, editor (2009); Nuovo corso di scienza politica (2009); Le primarie comunali in Italia, co-editor (2009); Masters of Political Science, co-editor (2009); "Italy: the Never Ending Transition of a Democratic Regime," in Comparative European Politics (2008); Strumenti della democrazia, editor (2007); Le istituzioni di Arlecchino (2007); Los poderes de los jefes de gobierno (2007); Sistemi politici comparati (2003, revised in 2004 and 2007); Il sistema politico italiano (2002); editorial writer for il Corriere della Sera; editor of the monthly journal 451; frequent contributor of articles and reviews to academic journals, policy forums and news outlets.