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Mar 23

Through 3/26/2026

The Making of Vernacular Knowledge in China

The Making of Vernacular Knowledge in China

In this series of three lectures, Joan Judge, a professor of history at York University, will explore the relationship between physical books and historical common knowers in early-20th-century China, including how these people managed the challenges of the era—from new technologies and novel diseases to institutional failure and commercial globalization. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.