Soul of a Superpower - Ian Johnson & Richard Madsen

Soul of a Superpower - Ian Johnson & Richard Madsen

Author: 21st Century China Center, Harris Doshay March 27, 2018 Duration: 23:30
Ian Johnson joins Richard Madsen to discusses how today’s Chinese Communist Party is striving for a national set of values, and how ordinary Chinese are seeking for deeper meaning in their lives, and the lessons for the rest of the world in this global populist moment. Ian Johnson is a Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter in China for over 20 years, for various publications, including The New York Times and The New York Review of Books, and is author of a new book: The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao. Dr. Richard Madsen is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UC San Diego. He is the author or co-author of 12 books, including the landmark village study “Chen Village under Mao and Deng” and Democracy’s Dharma: Religious Renaissance and Political Development in Taiwan.” He is currently working on a book about happiness in China, which he describes as an exploration on “searching for a good life in China in an age of anxiety.” This episode was recorded at UC San Diego Host & Editor: Samuel Tsoi Production Support: Mike Fausner Music: Dave Liang/Shanghai Restoration Project Photo credit: Ian Johnson Video/Book info: http://ian-johnson.com

Produced from within the academic heart of the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego, China 21 brings the rigor and depth of a premier think tank directly to your ears. Host Harris Doshay guides conversations that move beyond headlines, offering a grounded perspective on the forces shaping contemporary China. Each episode leans on expert voices-researchers, analysts, and scholars-who unpack the nuances of the country's political shifts, economic transformations, and social currents. You’ll hear discussions that connect domestic policies to their global repercussions, particularly in the complex arena of U.S.-China relations. This isn't about quick takes; it's about understanding the context behind the news, the cultural underpinnings of societal change, and the educational frameworks that inform China's future. The China 21 podcast serves as an auditory bridge, translating meticulous academic research into accessible and compelling narratives. It’s for anyone who feels that standard reporting only scratches the surface and seeks a more substantive, evidence-based exploration. By focusing on stories and insights often confined to policy papers or university seminars, this series provides a unique lens on one of the world's most consequential nations, making the intricate dynamics of its society and international stance clearer and more relatable.
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