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This event is in the past.It took place on January 21, 2026 at Lathrop Library.

State, Ritual & Their Affective Betrayal: Theories and Practices of Governance in China 1
Educational Talk
State, Ritual & Their Affective Betrayal: Theories and Practices of Governance in China 2
State, Ritual & Their Affective Betrayal: Theories and Practices of Governance in China 3

State, Ritual & Their Affective Betrayal: Theories and Practices of Governance in China

Stanford

Two scholars trace how China's rulers—from ancient dynasties to today's urban regimes—have wielded public rituals to shape collective emotion and consolidate power. Expect dense academic discussion on state-making, affect, and governance theory.

Academic lecture
Chinese history
Political theory
Anthropology

Lathrop Library

518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

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