New Books in East Asian Studies
Marshall Poe
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Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 20, 2024 • 55min
Eric Reinders, "Reading Tolkien in Chinese: Religion, Fantasy and Translation" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
Translation scholar Eric Reinders discusses Chinese translations of Tolkien's works, uncovering new perspectives and common themes of religion, fantasy, and translation. Topics include gods and heathens, fate and doom, and the challenges of translating fantasy concepts into Chinese. Reinders also shares insights on his upcoming projects on cosmogony, riddles, and a new venture into Dracula.
Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
Laura Moretti and Satō Yukiko, "Graphic Narratives from Early Modern Japan: The World of Kusazōshi" (Brill, 2024)
Laura Moretti and Satō Yukiko discuss graphic narratives from early modern Japan, highlighting the widespread popularity of 'kusazōshi.' The podcast explores the visual-verbal imagination, challenges in translation, and incorporation of games in these narratives, offering insights into the vibrant world of Japanese literature and culture.
Jul 18, 2024 • 59min
Diana P. Parsell, "Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington's Cherry Trees" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Diana P. Parsell discusses the fascinating life of Eliza Scidmore, the trailblazing journalist behind Washington's cherry trees. Topics covered include Eliza's travels to Alaska and China, her dedication to cross-cultural understanding and environmental conservation, and her pioneering role in journalism and travel writing.
Jul 18, 2024 • 50min
Bill Lascher, "A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War" (Blacksmith Books, 2024)
Journalist Bill Lascher discusses his book on U.S. war correspondent Melville Jacoby's experiences in China and the Philippines during WWII, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists in war-torn regions, the vibrant atmosphere of wartime China, and Mel's tragic death in an accidental crash while covering war preparations in Australia.
Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 15min
Ying Qian, "Revolutionary Becomings: Documentary Media in Twentieth-Century China" (Columbia UP, 2023)
Columbia University professor Ying Qian discusses her book on documentary media in 20th-century China, highlighting the role of documentary in shaping revolutionary history. The interview explores the dialectical relationship between documentary form and revolution, the significance of media in societal events and power dynamics, and the evolution of media studies beyond traditional forms.
Jul 15, 2024 • 25min
Sino-Pacific Relations: A Discussion with Rodolfo Maggio
Rodolfo Maggio, a senior researcher at the University of Helsinki, discusses Sino-Pacific relations focusing on the peaceful 2024 elections in the Solomon Islands. He explores the influence of China, language challenges, and the role of community leaders in maintaining peace and addressing economic inequalities.
Jul 14, 2024 • 48min
Alfred Peredo Flores, "Tip of the Spear: Land, Labor, and US Settler Militarism in Guåhan, 1944–1962" (Cornell UP, 2023)
Dr. Alfred Peredo Flores discusses US settler militarism in Guam, focusing on land dispossession, racialization of labor, and military policing of intimate relationships. The podcast explores Chamoru resilience and resistance against US military presence and the impact of tourism on the island.
Jul 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
Huan Jin, "The Collapse of Heaven: The Taiping Civil War and Chinese Literature and Culture, 1850-1880" (Harvard UP, 2024)
Huan Jin discusses the Taiping Civil War's impact on Chinese literature and culture from 1850-1880, exploring the transformation of literary norms under extreme violence. Topics include the reinvention of literary conventions, the influence of Western ideas, and diverse perspectives on heaven and time in 19th-century Chinese writings.
Jul 13, 2024 • 1h 26min
Viren Murthy, "Pan-Asianism and the Legacy of the Chinese Revolution" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Viren Murthy explores the historical context of pan-Asianism and its resistance to imperialism. The podcast delves into the unity of Asian nations, critiques of capitalism, racial connotations, and contrasting perspectives on subjectivity in Asia. It also touches on the evolution of pan-Asianist thought, the interplay of neoliberalism, Pan-Asianism, and socialism in China, and the complexities of historical ideologies.
Jul 12, 2024 • 38min
Anri Yasuda, "Beauty Matters: Modern Japanese Literature and the Question of Aesthetics, 1890-1930" (Columbia UP, 2024)
Anri Yasuda discusses how major Japanese authors illuminated society through aesthetic sentiments from 1890-1930. They explored comparisons with visual arts, challenged representations in a changing world, and displayed ambivalence towards cosmopolitanism. Beauty and art enabled these authors to surpass 'literary' concerns.
