Elizabeth Larus, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, spoke on China’s economy and pressing issues affecting businesses in China at the October 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of in Fredericksburg.
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, offered comments on current events in China on “Tea Talk,” the radio program of the Asian World Center at Creighton University. The first part of her interview aired in mid-October and can be accessed at Episode 3 – Dr. Elizabeth Larus Part 1/2.
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, offered a public lecture “Social and Economic Problems Facing China’s Fifth Generation of Leaders” at Creighton University in Omaha on September 9. The university’s Asian World Center invited Dr. Larus, a Creighton graduate, to offer the lecture to kick off this year’s Asian Culture Week.
Elizabeth Larus, professor of political science and international affairs, presented a paper, “Technological Change and China’s Naval Modernization: Security Implications for Taiwan,” at an international conference on Cross-Strait Relations in an Era of Technological Change on Tuesday, March 5. The conference was organized by St. Antony’s College, Oxford University (UK).
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus’ new book “Politics and Society in Contemporary China” is available through Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Elizabeth Larus begins with a broad sweep of China’s modern history—from the imperial era to the present—providing essential context for understanding the current political environment. She then makes sense of the dramatic political, social, and economic changes that have occurred across some six decades. The result is a rich and detailed analysis that is both thought-provoking and accessible, appropriate for students at all levels.
– excerpt from the publisher’s description
