Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography, Syracuse University. Why do autocrats build spectacular new capital cities? Dr. Koch considers how autocratic rulers use "spectacular" projects to shape state-society relations, but rather than focus on the standard approach - on the project itself - she considers the unspectacular "others." The contrasting views of those from the poorest regions toward these new national capitals help her develop a geographic approach to spectacle. Join us for this upcoming book talk by the author, with a response from Mrinalini Rajagopala, Associate Professor, History of Art and Architecture
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Wednesday, October 24
The Geopolitics of Spectacle: Space, Synecdoche, and the New Capitals of Asia
Time:
4:30 pm
Presenter:
Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography, Syracuse University
Location:
Alcoa Room, Barco Law School
Sponsored by:
Global Studies Center along with Urban Studies Program