Join us for an engaging in-person discussion with sociologist and Fulbright US Scholar David Jancsics, as he presents his latest book, Sociology of Corruption: Patterns of Illegal Association in Hungary, published by Cornell University Press. 

David will share his innovative approach to understanding corruption, focusing on social status, networks and power dynamics rather than individual morality.

Key questions will be explored:

• What fosters corruption in Hungary?
• What are its most typical forms?
• How do Hungarians perceive corruption?
• What role does political leadership play in organising and benefiting from corrupt schemes?

This event is ideal for students, researchers and faculty staff in political science, sociology, anthropology and economics seeking a fresh perspective on corruption studies.

Speakers

• Key speaker: Professor David Jancsics, Author and Associate Professor, San Diego State University’s School of Public Affairs
• Introductory remarks: Professor Stefanie Bailer, Professor of Political Science, University of Basel
• Moderator: Jacopo Costa, Senior Specialist, Prevention, Research and Innovation
• Discussants: Claudia Baez Camargo and Saba Kassa, Director and Deputy Director of Prevention, Research and Innovation at the Basel Institute on Governance

Details

• Date: 5 June 2025
• Time: 10:00–11:30 CEST
• Location: Room HS117, University of Basel Kollegienhaus, Petersgraben 50, 4051 Basel
• Online attendance possible (Teams meeting) – but in-person preferred!
• Register here