Buddhism, like many forms of “spirituality,” tends to be divorced from the needs for collective social transformation. As Buddhism interacts with democratic societies, there is an opportunity for an integration of personal and public via the traditional technologies of “waking up.” David argues that there is an important parallel between what Buddhism says about our […]
A City Inscribed event. Registration is strongly encouraged. Scholars and pundits continue to discuss the issue of Hong Kong’s right to self-determination under Chinese rule even after the Umbrella Movement has ended. The one perspective that frames the conflicts between Hong Kong and China in nationalist terms has attracted much attention in particular. The city’s inability to implement direct […]
A City Inscribed and IAR Lunar New Year event. Registration is strongly encouraged. Over the decades there have been many encounters between members of the Hollywood and Hong Kong entertainment industries such as film collaborations and co-productions. In comparing the two industries, stark differences including their size, scope, and relationship to the state are evident. Yet, production ethnography reveals that the […]
Hong Kong Nationalism and the Chinese Dream in the Age of Global Capitalism 
Behind the Scenes: Transnational Ties Between the Hollywood and Hong Kong Entertainment Industries