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Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 30, 2024 • 55min
Ya-Wen Lei, "The Gilded Cage: Technology, Development, and State Capitalism in China" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Ya-Wen Lei, an expert on China's techno-developmental regime and techno-state capitalism, discusses China's shift to a technology-oriented economy post-2008 financial crisis. She highlights the influence of local government officials, challenges faced by manufacturing workers, and the impact of tech development on inequality. Lei contrasts Daniel Bell's predictions and analyzes government-led economic development through technology, raising concerns about rising inequality and regulations in the tech sector.
Mar 28, 2024 • 59min
David E. Sutton, "Bigger Fish to Fry: A Theory of Cooking as Risk, with Greek Examples" (Berghahn, 2021)
Anthropologist David E. Sutton discusses his book on cooking as a daily risk. Topics include the intersection of cooking, memory, and culture, the dual nature of risks in the kitchen, the craft and risk of culinary categories, the cultural significance of basil in Greek society, and foraging and cooking with Greek examples.
Mar 27, 2024 • 42min
Neil Gong, "Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics: Mental Illness and Homelessness in Los Angeles" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
Sociologist Neil M. Gong discusses mental health treatment and homelessness in Los Angeles. He explores the divide between public safety-net clinics and elite private care, highlighting the challenges in rehabilitation. The podcast delves into the societal implications of mental illness, disparities in mental health care based on socioeconomic status, and the historical evolution of mental health treatment.
Mar 27, 2024 • 41min
SunAh M. Laybourn, "Out of Place: The Lives of Korean Adoptee Immigrants" (NYU Press, 2024)
SunAh M. Laybourn discusses 'Out of Place', focusing on Korean adoptees' challenges in white families, legal barriers to citizenship, and identity reconciliation. The podcast delves into racialized experiences, citizenship complexities, adoptee social groups, media portrayal, and identity journeys.
Mar 26, 2024 • 50min
Why, How, and Who to Marry: A Conversation with Brad Wilcox *01
Brad Wilcox, a sociologist specializing in marriage, discusses the myths and realities of marriage. He explores the impact of factors like age, prior relationships, and financial stability on marital success. The podcast also touches on fertility rates, cultural shifts, and the transmission of values through marriage and parenthood.
Mar 26, 2024 • 39min
Rana AlMutawa, "Everyday Life in the Spectacular City: Making Home in Dubai" (U California Press, 2024)
Rana AlMutawa, an urban ethnographer, discusses how middle-class citizens in Dubai create social lives in superficial spaces. She challenges perceptions of authenticity in modern Dubai and explores inclusivity and exclusions in urban spaces. AlMutawa also delves into identity management, resistance, and belonging in rapidly changing environments.
Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
Cristina Rocha, "Cool Christianity: Hillsong and the Fashioning of Cosmopolitan Identities" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Discover how Hillsong Church evolved into a global sensation, attracting Brazilian middle-class youth seeking cosmopolitan identities. Explore the church's appeal through music, digital media, and celebrity culture. Learn about the vibrant church service experience and the challenges of cross-cultural integration. Uncover the transformative power of faith and identity formation in a digital age.
Mar 23, 2024 • 34min
Laura Menin, "Quest for Love in Central Morocco: Young Women and the Dynamics of Intimate Lives" (Syracuse UP, 2024)
A podcast discussing how young women in Central Morocco navigate love, intimacy, and societal norms in the context of evolving freedoms and anxieties. It explores the complexities of premarital relationships, desire, and the intersection of love with social and political changes in Morocco and the Middle East.
Mar 23, 2024 • 48min
Matthew Schneider-Mayerson et al., "Empirical Ecocriticism: Environmental Narratives for Social Change" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)
Listen to a discussion on how environmental narratives can drive social change, blending environmental humanities with social science methods. Discover case studies on climate fiction influencing activism, political empowerment from environmental theater, and the intersection of social sciences and humanities. Explore the impact of narratives on attitudes towards environmental disasters and the need for realistic theories of social change in literature.
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.
