Season 3, Episode 3: Jessica Rawson, Life and Afterlife in Ancient China

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Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Jessica Rawson, one of the
world’s most eminent scholars of China, as they discuss Rawson’s
book, Life and Afterlife in Ancient China. Listen in to learn
about the roots of Chinese civilization through the stories of
twelve grand tombs, each helping to reveal a pivotal phase in
China’s history. 


Together, they discuss the political, geographical,
technological, and cultural evolution of China. Professor Rawson
offers profound and fascinating insights regarding one of the
world's great civilizations. With deep insights gleaned from her
lifetime of scholarship, and building on the latest
archaeological findings, Prof. Rawson sheds light on the deep
foundations of China’s unique culture, including the role of
ancestor worship, physical geography, and farming systems in
shaping China’s civilization. 


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