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How did a vast, nationwide institution like a modern postal system
come into being in Qing China—right at the very end of the empire?
In The Making of China’s Post Office: Sovereignty, Modernization, and the Connection of a Nation (Harvard Universi... more
Chunmei Du is an Associate Professor of History at Lingnan
University. Her work focuses on the social and cultural history of
modern China, specifically looking at cross-cultural encounters and the lived experiences of ordinary individuals during p... more
In The Narrowing Sea: Fukuoka, Pusan, and the Rise and Fall of an Imperial Region (U California Press, 2025), Hannah Shepherd examines the shared histories of Pusan and Fukuoka over the eight decades from Japan's forced opening of Korea's ports in 18... more
Jeremy Yellen’s The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere: When Total Empire Met Total War (Cornell University Press, 2019) is a challenging transnational exploration of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Japan’s ambitious, confused, and mu... more
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Wide range of academic texts shared with their authors. Fascinating insights for people like me: non-academic who enjoys reading widely. Thanks to everyone involved.
Some are more interesting than others but it’s worth it to find the gems. Recent episode with Harriet Evans was a wonderful one.
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I can't recommend this podcast enough to anyone interested in East Asian studies. I started listening to it because of its episodes on China, and I have never been disappointed. Carla Nappi is an amazing host, she really manages to bring out what each guest/book brings to the discipline in a structured and very enjoyable way. Her insightful questions make the conversation particularly accessible to anyone interested in the topic discussed (not just experts on the topic, which I really appreciate... more
Absolutely superb. A wide range of eclectic subjects presented in an easy style. Very accessible and usually stimulates further investigation.
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This show features scholarly discussions of recently published East Asian studies books, spanning history, politics, cinema, literature, and culture. Interviews blend rigorous interpretation with accessible storytelling, often highlighting how regional histories shape identity, diplomacy, and society today. A notable strength is strong host preparation and a knack for guiding guests to connect their work to broader questions, making dense scholarly material approachable for informed listeners and researchers alike. The format and guest mix suggest a steady appeal to academics, students, librarians, and professionals seeking deep dives into East Asian studies with cross-disciplinary angles.
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