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In this episode of the CEU Press Podcast, host Andrea Talab\xe9r (CEU Press/CEU Review of Books) sat down with \xc9ric Fassin (Universit\xe9 Paris 8) to discuss his new book with CEU Press entitled,\xa0State Anti-Intellectualism and the Politics of Gender and Race: Illiberal France and Beyond\xa0(2024).\n\xc9ric Fassin examines the trend of state anti-intellectualism in France using the nation as a case study to demonstrate that this tendency is not limited to ostensibly illiberal regimes. He argues that today\u2019s world requires an examination of this phenomenon beyond Cold War geopolitical divisions and highlights a global shift towards authoritarian neoliberalism. His book is a plea for the political urgency of intellectual work in a global moment of political anti-intellectualism.\n\xc9ric\u2019s book is part of our new series, CEU Press Perspectives. The series offers the latest viewpoints on both new and perennial issues, these books address a wide range of topics of critical importance today. The new series, originating from an international collection of leading authors, encourages us to look at issues from a different viewpoint, to think outside the box, and to stimulate debate.\nYou can learn more about the series\xa0here.\nThe CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We will also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and talk about their series or books.\nInterested in CEU Press\u2019s publications? Click here to find out more\xa0here.\nStay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies