Human Centered

Welfare as Tool of Repression in China - Jennifer Pan

Episode Summary

Jennifer Pan, a 2019-20 CASBS fellow, is an associate professor of communication at Stanford University. Host John Markoff chats with her about her recent book “Welfare for Autocrats,” which explores how the Chinese government has reshaped a social assistance program into a tool of surveillance and repression.

Episode Notes

Jen Pan’s homepage

Her recent book “Welfare for Autocrats
 

Big thanks to CASBS staff member Teresita Heiser for opening the episode for us!