Passionate Dutton, in the Flesh

Given the previous posts on his work, it's worth mentioning this talk at Melbourne Uni tomorrow night. Late notice, but...he has been known to lecture in a Mao suit, so it's worth the effort.

For those unable to make it, perhaps sample a little Mango Mao at home.

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Contemporary Cultures and Societies
The seminar series of Anthropology, Gender Studies & Social Theory, University of Melbourne

Passionate Politics
Professor Michael Dutton

Wednesday, 16 April 2008 - 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Lecture Theatre A, Old Arts

Beginning with Mao Zedong’s Selected Works, Michael Dutton raises the question that was fundamental to the Chinese revolutionary process: ‘Who are our enemies, who are our friends’. In Dutton’s hands, however, this is more than a Chinese revolutionary question, it is one of relevance to all forms of politics that require strong commitment. Given recent events, such as 9/11, the London bombings of 7 July and the war in Iraq, this question takes on new salience. Through examples from China, Dutton explores this ‘passion of politics’, which is something, he fears, the West may have lost the capacity to fully understand.

Michael Dutton is Research Professor in Chinese Political Culture, Griffith University & Professor of Politics, Goldsmiths College, University of London. In 2007 he was awarded the Joseph Levenson Prize (Post-1900), for Policing Chinese Politics: A History. His most recent book – Beijing Time, co-authored with Hsiu-ju Stacy Lo and Dongdong Wu – is to be published in May.

For further information about the Contemporary Cultures and Societies Series (Anthropology, Gender Studies and Social Theory) contact Andrew Dawson