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Episode: Ho-fung Hung, "The China Question: Eight Centuries of Fantasy and Fear" (Cambridge UP, 2026)

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Kristina Jonutytė

Author, social anthropologist; associate professor at Vilnius University

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Episode: Kristina Jonutytė, "Between the Buddha and the New Tsar: Urban Religion and Minority Politics at the Asian Borderlands of Russia" (Cornell UP, 2026)

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Carla Nappi

Host of New Books in East Asian Studies, known for her engaging interview style.

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One of the hosts of the channel, contributing to discussions in East Asian studies.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings

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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.
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Mark New Zealand
New Zealand2 years ago
Some great listens.
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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Eduardoj151
United States6 years ago
Thank you
Great
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奈堊ちゃと。
Japan6 years ago
Really insightful
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
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Charlie-0987
Switzerland7 years ago
East Asian studies series
Absolutely superb. A wide range of eclectic subjects presented in an easy style. Very accessible and usually stimulates further investigation.
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Hong Kong7 years ago

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Kristina Jonutytė, "Between the Buddha and the New Tsar: Urban Religion and Minority Politics at the Asian Borderlands of Russia" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: How has the war in Ukraine affected the region and your participants?

The invasion has altered the sense of cultural sovereignty, increased precarity, and heightened fear of conscription. It has also intensified identity negotiations among Buryats, with some expanding ties to Mongolia and others strengthening allegiance to Russia, while people increasingly think about leaving the region or altering their life plans.

Kristina Jonutytė, "Between the Buddha and the New Tsar: Urban Religion and Minority Politics at the Asian Borderlands of Russia" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: What does urban Buddhism look like in this context, and how does it differ from rural Buddhism?

Urban Buddhism is more diverse and ecumenical, with a wider range of religious professionals, including female lamas and Tibetan lamas, and lay Buddhist activities such as lectures, meditation, and tantric practices. In contrast, rural Buddhism is more temple-based, hierarchical, and tied to a single local lama and parish system, with a stronger emphasis on consistent community oversight.

Kristina Jonutytė, "Between the Buddha and the New Tsar: Urban Religion and Minority Politics at the Asian Borderlands of Russia" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: Could you start us off by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?

I am a social anthropologist and associate professor at Vilnius University, focusing on ethnographic fieldwork in Buryatia, Russia. The project began as part of a broader research group on Buddhist temple economies in urban Asia, and over roughly a decade it evolved into a study of how urban Buddhism interacts with post-Soviet political and social changes, aiming to understand how religion persists and transforms in a borderland region.

Ruth Mandujano López, "Steamships Across the Pacific: Maritime Journeys between Mexico, China, and Japan, 1867–1914" (U Hong Kong Press, 2025)

Q: Could you talk a little bit about that decision to organize your book in that way, around six voyages?

The guest explains that the voyages highlighted by the archives naturally formed a narrative arc showing the evolution of Mexico-Asia links, with each chapter focusing on a key steamship journey and its broader implications for policy, diplomacy, and migration from the 1860s to the 1910s.

Ruth Mandujano López, "Steamships Across the Pacific: Maritime Journeys between Mexico, China, and Japan, 1867–1914" (U Hong Kong Press, 2025)

Q: Could you talk a little bit about your own archival work? Where did you end up that you didn't think you would?

Ruth explains starting with Mexican archives in Mexico City, then expanding to local port archives like Salina Cruz and Oaxaca, and eventually tracing records to Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco, which revealed the trans-Pacific connections and the pivotal role of San Francisco as an intermediary.

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This podcast offers in-depth discussions centered around recently published research in East Asian studies, featuring scholars who share insights and contextual explorations of their work. Each episode typically covers a specific book or research topic and delves into themes ranging from literature and culture to political dynamics in the region. The unique format encourages engaging conversations that are both academically rigorous and accessible to a broader audience interested in understanding East Asian dynamics.

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