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Recent Guests

Andrew Bernstein
Professor of History at Lewis & Clark College and author of Modern Passings, Death Rites, Politics, and Social Change in Imperial Japan
Lewis & Clark College
Episode: Andrew Bernstein, "Fuji: A Mountain In The Making" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Dr. Micah Muscolino
The Pickovitz Endowed Chair and Professor of Modern Chinese History at the University of California, San Diego.
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Micah S. Muscolino, "Remaking the Earth, Exhausting the People: The Burden of Conservation in Modern China" (U Washington Press, 2025)
Jennifer Yip
Professor at National University of Singapore, specializing in history
National University of Singapore
Episode: Jennifer Yip, "Grains of Conflict: The Struggle for Food in China’s Total War, 1937-1945" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Yunxiang Gao
Professor of history at Ryerson University, author of 'Sporting Gender' and 'Arise Africa, Roar China'
Ryerson University
Episode: Yunxiang Gao, "Arise Africa, Roar China: Black and Chinese Citizens of the World in the Twentieth Century" (UNC Press, 2021)
Fang Yu Hu
Assistant Professor of History at Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona
Episode: Fang Yu Hu, "Good Wife, Wise Mother: Educating Han Taiwanese Girls Under Japanese Rule" (U Washington Press, 2024)
Mark Clifford
President of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and author
Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation
Episode: Mark L. Clifford, "The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong's Greatest Dissident, and China's Most Feared Critic" (Free Press, 2024)
Dr. Joanne Kuai
Research fellow in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Episode: AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai
Joe Watkins
Senior Consultant for Archaeological and Cultural Education Consultants, and affiliated faculty member in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona.
University of Arizona
Episode: Joe Watkins, "Indigenizing Japan: Ainu Past, Present, and Future" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Taru Salmenkari
Senior Researcher at the University of Helsinki, author of Global Ideas, Local Adaptations
University of Helsinki
Episode: Taru Salmenkari, "Global Ideas, Local Adaptations: Chinese Activism and the Will to Make Civil Society" (Edward Elgar, 2025)

Hosts

Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host of the New Books Network, experienced interview host focusing on literature relating to East Asian studies.
Sarah Bramal Ramos
Host of New Books in East Asian Studies, with insights into various academic perspectives.
Various Guests
Renowned scholars and authors, representing diverse academic backgrounds and research foci in East Asian studies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Random review of recent listening

    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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    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eduardoj151
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    奈堊ちゃと。
    Japan5 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    leopard_tortoise
    Hong Kong7 years ago

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A wide range of eclectic subjects presented in an easy style; usually stimulates further investigation.
Wide range of academic texts shared with their authors. Fascinating insights for people like me: non-academic who enjoys reading widely.
Some episodes have given great insights into Chinese culture, literature, and history.
Carla Nappi's professional hosting style greatly enriches the experience and makes complex topics digestible.
Some are more interesting than others but it's worth it to find the gems. Recent episode with Harriet Evans was a wonderful one.
Really insightful; this podcast is extremely informative for anyone interested in East Asian studies.
Informative discussions with high-caliber guests; a great resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

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Shilla Lee , "Crafting Rural Japan: Traditional Potters and Rural Creativity in Regional Revitalization" (Routledge, 2024)
Q: Can you tell about how your book conceptualizes hope in this context?
Hope is depicted as a landscape of regional disparity in Japan, with rural areas increasingly seen as spaces of potential despite challenges, where new possibilities might emerge.
Shilla Lee , "Crafting Rural Japan: Traditional Potters and Rural Creativity in Regional Revitalization" (Routledge, 2024)
Q: What first brought you to this small community, Tamba Sasayama, and how did pottery and regional revitalization come together as a central problem for you?
I was drawn to Tamba Sasayama due to the unique approach of the local government in addressing revitalization. The concept of 'creative village' intrigued me as it reshaped the perception of rurality, emphasizing not just a slogan but also the struggles and ideas around rural life.
Andrew Bernstein, "Fuji: A Mountain In The Making" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Q: What were Fuji's geological origins?
Fuji is a stratovolcano formed at the junction of three tectonic plates, characterized by alternating layers of hardened lava and tephra.
John Kieschnick, "Buddhist Historiography in China" (Columbia UP, 2022)
Q: What challenges did Buddhists working in China face trying to discuss India and place it within their own history?
Chinese Buddhist historians faced challenges due to the lack of formal historiography in India, leading to frustrations with establishing precise dates in their works.
John Kieschnick, "Buddhist Historiography in China" (Columbia UP, 2022)
Q: Could you explain why was the past important for Buddhists and in particular for Buddhists in China?
History is important for Buddhists as it helps understand their narrative in society and time, influenced by the doctrine of karma and the cyclical nature of time.

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Focusing on the academic exploration of East Asian studies, this podcast highlights recent research publications through in-depth conversations between scholars. Each episode features discussions on diverse topics such as history, culture, politics, and literature, showcasing significant insights and innovative perspectives from experts across various disciplines. Notably, the series is committed to making complex academic discussions accessible to a broader audience, which includes both specialists and general listeners interested in the dynamic narratives surrounding East Asia.

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