Examines the evolution of the Chinese economy during and after the Great Leap Forward, highlighting key insights and challenges faced in understanding its current state.
Explores the architectural design of the Leicester University engineering laboratory by James Stirling and James Gowan, blending American romantic tradition with European functionalism.
Covers the drafting of Japan's new constitution after World War II, highlighting the collaborative efforts and democratic principles involved in the process.
Explores the history and evolution of comic books, from the emergence of superheroes to the challenges of censorship and the creative strategies used to refresh comic book universes.
Explores the instructor's childhood experiences during the Cultural Revolution in China, highlighting personal memories and the impact of that era on his identity.
Explores equality, diversity, and inclusion in knowledge infrastructures, emphasizing the importance of bibliodiversity and addressing systemic biases in academic knowledge production.
Explores the evolution of perspective techniques from Antiquity to the Renaissance, highlighting key figures and their contributions to geometry and representation.
