DCAM "Beyond the Music" Lecture Series | Duan Zhiqiang's Autograph Session: Mutual Aid Organizations in Ancient Society – Starting from a Dunhuang Document
The Dunhuang Contemporary Art Museum is honored to invite Dr. Duan Zhiqiang, Associate Researcher at the Institute of Humanities and History, Fudan University, to deliver a lecture on "Mutual Aid Organizations in Ancient Society – Starting from a Dunhuang Document." Using a document on the "Women's Society" from the Dunhuang manuscripts, the lecture will uncover the rich ecosystem of grassroots mutual aid organizations in ancient northwest society and explore the continuation and evolution of this tradition in Chinese society.
The "Women's Society" document reveals a daily cooperative system overlooked by mainstream historical narratives. By examining the development of ancient mutual aid organizations, we may gain a new understanding of the less conspicuous aspects of Chinese civilization.
Lecture Time: 14:00 on Saturday, April 12th
Lecture Venue: Changyang Creation Valley Theater, Yangpu District, Shanghai
Host: Liang Jie (Associate Professor at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics)
About the Speaker
Dr. Duan Zhiqiang is an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Humanities and History, Fudan University.
His research focuses on Chinese political thought history, Ming and Qing cultural history, and Chinese cultural geography. He has published one academic monograph and numerous papers and reviews in journals such as Historical Research and Modern History Studies. He teaches courses on Ancient Chinese History and Ancient Chinese Civilization at the university level and offers micro-courses on Chinese History in Museums for high schools. On the "Ideal Vision" platform, he hosts audio programs such as A Global History from a Chinese Perspective and Travel History of the Silver Age.
A Global History from a Chinese Perspective
This book, adapted from the highly-rated program on "Ideal Vision," is meticulously crafted by editor-in-chief Professor Ge Zhaoguang and multiple authors, including Dr. Duan Zhiqiang.
Presenting a decentralized global historical perspective with an international vision and cutting-edge theories, the book offers a narrative of global history from the perspective of Chinese scholars. As a rare work of global history led by Chinese scholars and rooted in a Chinese perspective, it fills a gap in the field and reflects China's academic ambition and theoretical sophistication in global history research. The book also highlights Dunhuang's crucial role as a Silk Road hub in trade, religious dissemination, and cultural exchange.
Lecture Tips
This in-person lecture offers a chance for face-to-face interaction with Dr. Duan Zhiqiang. A signing session will be held after the lecture for attendees to bring their copies of Dr. Duan's books for signing. Those without books can purchase A Global History from a Chinese Perspective or Ideal Vision program cards on-site to participate in the interaction.
Registration is now open via the "Dunhuang Contemporary Art Museum" mini-program. Seats are limited, and history enthusiasts, humanities researchers, and the general public are welcome to sign up.
Lecture Benefits
All registered attendees will receive a limited-time benefit from Ideal Vision: free access to the full 6 seasons of the audio program A Global History from a Chinese Perspective for 7 days!
To claim this benefit, follow the "Dunhuang Contemporary" WeChat public account and reply with the keyword "Beyond the Music" along with a screenshot of your lecture registration order to receive instructions. Alternatively, collect the benefit on-site during the lecture.
A Global History from a Chinese Perspective, curated by Ge Zhaoguang and Leung Man-tao, features panoramic interpretations by over 20 scholars of the new generation, including Dr. Duan Zhiqiang. This series offers a new way to understand human civilization and a unique perspective on globalization.
Unlike linear, centralized historical narratives, "global history" transcends boundaries to focus on interactions between civilizations. From human migration to the movement of goods, and from shared origins to contemporary globalization, each episode starts with a story to connect disparate elements into a cohesive narrative.
Each episode serves as a portal to a vast and vibrant world.