This online reading group invites students and faculty of working on Nepal, the Himalayas, and more broadly South Asia to read and discuss the most recent, innovative, and influential academic literature in the field of Nepal Studies.
The readings, mostly monographs, which are decided upon following suggestions by reading group participants, may range from textual to ethnographic and visual studies, covering literature, historical, anthropological, sociological, political, as well as art historical material, including visual works such as documentaries. Occasionally, the group is joined by the respective author for a first-hand account of the writing or editing process.
Meetings take place online, 11:30-12:30 EST (times may vary slightly).
All Meeting Dates
2023
- Friday, October 20, 11:30-12:30 — Epicentre to Aftermath, edited by M. Hutt, M. Liechty, & S. Lotter (2021), with contributors Katharine Rankin and Sara Shneiderman joining the session
- Friday, November 24, 11:30-12:30 — Epicentre to Aftermath, edited by M. Hutt, M. Liechty, & S. Lotter (2021), with co-editor Stefanie Lotter joining the session
- Friday, December 8, 11:30-12:30 — The Newars of Sikkim by Bal Gopal Shrestha (2015)
2024
- Friday, January 12, 11:30-12:30 — The Festival of Indra by Michael Baltutis (2023), I
- Friday, February 2, 11:30-12:30 — The Festival of Indra by Michael Baltutis (2023), II, with the author joining the session
- Friday, February 23, 11:30-12:30 — Surviving the Sanctuary City by Tina Shrestha (2023), I
- Friday, March 29, 11:30-12:30 — Surviving the Sanctuary City by Tina Shrestha (2023 ), II, with the author joining the session
- Friday, April 19, 11:30-12:30 — Plant-Based Himalaya by Babita Shrestha (2022) & other cookbooks
To join the group, receive the readings and details of the Zoom invitation, please contact Christoph Emmrich.