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Shades of Authenticity: Stand-up Comedy and Public Discourse in China

Thu, April 23, 3:20 to 4:50pm CDT (3:20 to 4:50pm CDT), TBA

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Stand-up comedy is flourishing under Chinese authoritarianism. Based on recent survey work, this paper argues that "authenticity" emerges as a key variable in fostering a form of conditional political openness.

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