Recollections of a Contemporary of the Chinese World by John K. Fairbank

Author: Paul A. Cohen
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Publish Date: 2000-03-01
Features: The subject, John K. Fairbank, was a renowned American scholar of China. This collection of biographical essays was written by his relatives, classmates, colleagues, students, and journalists. Fairbank studied and worked in China during his youth, engaging in frequent exchanges and deep friendships with many Chinese scholars such as Hu Shih, Lin Huiyin, and Jiang Tingfu. He left behind a substantial body of work on Chinese studies, including the organization and editing of major publications such as The Cambridge History of Late Imperial China, The Cambridge History of the Republic of China, and The Cambridge History of People's Republic of China. His views on China significantly influenced American politics at the time. The collection reveals many little-known anecdotes and touching stories for the first time, offering valuable insights into Fairbank's academic career, political thought, social interactions, and personal interests. It is a highly readable biography.