Seminar The Shortest History of China
Online seminar with Linda Jaivin, Dr Ruth Gamble, Professor Baogang and Dr Bec Strating
Free
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Online Evening with Linda Jaivin
Online ZoomModern China is seen variously as an economic powerhouse, an icon of urbanisation, a propaganda state or an aggressive superpower seeking world domination. In her latest book, The Shortest History of China, published by Black Inc Books, Linda Jaivin distils a vast history into a short, readable account that tells you what you need to […]
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The Shortest History of China
Webinar (online-only)If you are looking for a new perspective on Chinese history, Linda Jaivin’s readable and engaging new history of China differs from conventional histories in some significant ways.
$50
The Artful Dickens With John Mullan. Chaired by Linda Jaivin in Adelaide Festival
Pioneer Women's Memorial GardenWhether you know your Twist from your Copperfield, or you’re a complete Dickens newbie, The Artful Dickens is a riveting read and brings a welcome focus to one of the English language’s greatest minds.
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The Shortest History of China With Linda Jaivin. Chaired by Jacqueline Lo
Pioneer Women's Memorial GardenNamed as one of the top five books on China of 2021, Linda Jaivin’s The Shortest History of China explores everything from China’s philosophical genesis to its contemporary political system.
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There’s Something About China With David Brophy and Jason Yat-Sen Li. Chaired by Linda Jaivin in Adelaide Festival
Pioneer Women's Memorial GardenDavid Brophy and Jason Yat-Sen Li discuss with Linda Jaivin the changing state of our region and the implications for our foreign policy.
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The Other Black Girl With Zakiya Dalila Harris. Chaired by Linda Jaivin in Adelaide Festival
Pioneer Women's Memorial GardenZakiya Dalila Harris’s The Other Black Girl was one of the buzziest books of 2021. When new employee Hazel-May joins Wagner Books, editorial assistant Nella is thrilled she’ll have a Black ally.
Free
The Shortest Histories Series: Sheila Fitzpatrick – The Shortest History of the Soviet Union
Gleebooks Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW 2037, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaThe Shortest Histories Series: Sheila Fitzpatrick – The Shortest History of the Soviet Union in Conversation with Linda Jaivin, author of The Shortest History of China.
Free – $5
Patti Miller: True Friends
Gleebooks Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW 2037, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaPatti Miller: True Friends, a revealing and powerful memoir about the making and unmaking of friendships.
Free – $5
Transnational Series: Ravi Shankar with Linda Jaivin
Online ZoomDr. Ravi Shankar will discuss and celebrate the release of his new memoir Correctional with writer Linda Jaivin.
Free
Carrillo Gantner in conversation
Online ZoomJoin us to hear Carrillo Gantner in conversation with Linda Jaivin, author of The Shortest History of China.
Free
Linda Jaivin in conversation
Maleny Community Centre Maple Street, Maleny, Queensland, AustraliaLinda Jaivin is the author of twelve books, both fiction and non-fiction. She’s also a renowned specialist on China, working as a translator both of prose and film.
$14.5 – $21.5