Digital dissent in the People's Republic: the language of protest and criticism in Sino-cyberspace. As Australia's relations with China continue to deepen, it is vital for Australia to acquire in-depth knowledge of how rapidly China is changing as a consequence of digital information flows. The project provides that knowledge through its analysis of digital dissent. The project explores how non-state players in the People's Republic respond and react to urgent problems in their midst. It will ....Digital dissent in the People's Republic: the language of protest and criticism in Sino-cyberspace. As Australia's relations with China continue to deepen, it is vital for Australia to acquire in-depth knowledge of how rapidly China is changing as a consequence of digital information flows. The project provides that knowledge through its analysis of digital dissent. The project explores how non-state players in the People's Republic respond and react to urgent problems in their midst. It will also shed light on present-day tensions in China between state and civil society. More specifically, the project will deepen Australia's critical engagement with China by focussing on such issues of consequence as censorship, corruption, environmental pollution, governance reform and calls for democracy and human rights.Read moreRead less
Shakespeare and film genres. The monograph will enhance the reputation of Australian academicians as world experts in topical and important original research. It will also complement the flow of outstanding Australian films, by showing that the industry is supported by important and relevant academic scholarship. The research will also indirectly show that Australia, like all countries, is part of a global cultural community which is not only internationally diverse and plural but also a produ ....Shakespeare and film genres. The monograph will enhance the reputation of Australian academicians as world experts in topical and important original research. It will also complement the flow of outstanding Australian films, by showing that the industry is supported by important and relevant academic scholarship. The research will also indirectly show that Australia, like all countries, is part of a global cultural community which is not only internationally diverse and plural but also a product of history which includes literary and dramatic history. Read moreRead less