About this Event
This talk examines historical attempts to climb the highest mountains in the People's Republic of China. Much has been written about mountaineering from a Western perspective - but what does this feat look like from the vantage point of the PRC? From the earliest attempts to conquer mountains undertaken in Mao Zedong's China to contemporary conspiracy theories, this talk will consider why Chinese mountains remain such an object of fascination - and why they can be useful points of inquiry in historical studies.
Speaker: Dr. Maggie Greene is an associate professor of history at Montana State University. Her first book, Resisting Spirits: Drama Reform & Cultural Transformation in the People's Republic of China, was published by University of Michigan Press in 2019. In addition to her work on theater, she has also published on subjects ranging from mahjong to mountaineering. At Montana State, she currently oversees the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Museum Studies programs.
Monday, October 6, 4-5:30pm Humanities Gateway 1010
In-person and on Zoom
Refreshments will be served. Please register in advance.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Humanities Gateway 1010, University of California Irvine, 4000 Humanities Gateway, Irvine, United States
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