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Podcast: New Books in East Asian Studies
Episode: Michael Berry, “China, Culturally Speaking” (Open Agenda, 2021)
Description: China, Culturally Speaking is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Michael Berry, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies at UCLA and a world-renowned Chinese literary translator and film scholar. After discussing the inspiring influence his English teacher had on him, the conversation covers topics such as the appeal of literary translation, modern and contemporary Chinese literature, the history and development of Chinese cinema, popular culture in modern China, censorship, and the importance of staying true to one’s values.Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of...