The Center for Asian Studies, Critical Theory Institute, Comparative Literature, East Asian Language and Literature, English and History present

"Monarchies in the Age of Nationalism"
with Aaron L. Benenkorb, Professor Emeritus of International Studies, Government and Asian Studies at Cornell University

October 12, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
Humanities Gateway 1030

Aaron L. Benenkorb Professor Emeritus of International Studies, Government and Asian Studies at Cornell University. Presenting the Koehn Lecture titled, "Monarchies in the Age of Nationalism". Cosponsored by the Center for Asian Studies, Critical Theory institute, and the Departments of Comparative Literature, East Asian Language and Literature, English and History.

The talk will reflect upon the current condition of the monarchies across the planet. Professor Anderson will ask through a global comparison of various monarchies, why some ruling families have survived while some have crashed. By probing the reasons behind sustaining power of monarchies even at an age where globalization and democracies have prevailed, he will reconceptualize nationalism that has proven to be malleable and not irrelevant.

For further information, please contact Sue Showler, showler@uci.edu.