A launch to mark the publication, by Cambridge University Press, of two volumes by Professor Stephen Smith will take place on 9 June 2026, 5pm, at All Souls College (Old Library).
Supernatural Politics: Mao Zedong and the Drive to Eliminate Religion in China, 1949–76 and
Communism in an Enchanted World: Chinese Folk Religion under Mao Zedong
A discussion will be chaired by Dr Lucas Tse, All Souls College
Contributions from:
Vivienne Shue, Professor Emeritus of Contemporary Chinese Studies
Henrietta Harrison, Professor of Chinese History
David Priestland, Professor of Modern History
Steve Smith, Author
Please RSVP to stephen.smith2@all-souls.ox.ac.uk