The Faculty of Arts, University of Malta, is proud to announce a public lecture by Pino Arlacchi during which he will present his highly controversial book L’inganno e la paura. Il mito del caos globale (Saggiatore, 2009) which treats the problems and myths surrounding terrorism and organised crime. The event will be held at the Aula Magna, Valletta Campus, Old University Building, St Paul’s Street, Valletta, on Friday, 9 October at 6pm. The title of the lecture, which will be in English, reflecting his latest publication is The Great Deception – We have never been more secure: yet never more vulnerable.

Pino Arlacchi is Professor of Sociology at the University of Sassari, Italy and a world-renowned scholar on organised crime, money laundering and drug trafficking, with a particular focus on the Mafia.

A limited number of books will be available at the venue where the talk will be delivered. Professor Arlacchi will be pleased to sign a copy.

The general public is cordially invited to attend. If you would like to reserve a seat, please contact the Faculty Office on 2340 3082 or email [email protected]