Yadong Li
PhD student in Anthropology at Tulane University who hosts the Anthropology channel of the New Books Network and conducts interviews with authors about their new books.
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Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
Jeffrey A. Javed, "Righteous Revolutionaries: Morality, Mobilization, and Violence in the Making of the Chinese State" (U Michigan Press, 2022)
The podcast delves into how the Chinese Communist Party mobilized violence during the land reform campaign in the 1950s, emphasizing moral boundary creation to bolster its authority. It highlights the use of moral mobilization in shaping revolutionary subjectivities in rural China and draws parallels to contemporary politics in the US regarding moral polarization and the acceptance of violence.
Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 32min
Fran Martin, "Dreams of Flight: The Lives of Chinese Women Students in the West" (Duke UP, 2021)
Exploring the experiences of Chinese women students studying abroad in the West, revealing the pressures and transformations they face. Delving into the challenges of balancing career aspirations with societal expectations and identity formation. Discussing the impact of transnational mobility on gender roles and self-perception among young Chinese women. Highlighting the complexities of navigating urban life, relationships, and professional endeavors while studying abroad. Unveiling the evolving dynamics of Chinese women's identities and aspirations in a globalized world.
