In his book 'Epidemic Illusions', Dr Eugene Richardson contends that public health practices – from epidemiological modeling and outbreak containment to Big Data and causal inference – play an essential role in perpetuating a range of global inequities.

Drawing on postcolonial theory, medical anthropology, and critical science studies, he demonstrates the ways in which the flagship discipline of epidemiology has been shaped by the colonial, racist, and patriarchal system that had its inception in 1492.

South China Sea: Contemporary Issues Workshop
Organised by the Asian Studies Centre, St Antony's College and The China Centre

“We welcome you to participate in a discussion of a set of issues that could not be more timely. What happens in the South China Sea could potentially have global ramifications. We very much look forward to a lively and fruitful exchange!” Prof Todd Hall

Full Programme
St Antony's College - Investcorp Lecture Theatre

8.30 Registration/ Coffee

8.45 Welcome from Prof. Faisal Devji

In this lecture eminent China scholar David Shambaugh will discuss his new book  Where Great Powers Meet. Currently, the United States and China are engaged in a broad-gauged and global competition for power and influence. While this competition ranges across the entire world, it is centered in Asia — most notably in the critical sub-region of Southeast Asia.