Tansen Sen And Victor H. Mair

About the Author

Tansen Sen, a distinguished historian of Asian interactions, and Victor H. Mair, a renowned Sinologist and translator, have collaborated to illuminate the profound role of traditional China in shaping Asian and world history. Sen, Professor of History at New York University Shanghai, specializes in the cultural and economic exchanges across Asia, while Mair, Professor of Chinese Language and Literature at the University of Pennsylvania, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work on ancient texts and Silk Road narratives. Together, their scholarship bridges disciplines, offering fresh perspectives on China's enduring influence from antiquity to the modern era. Their joint publication, Traditional China in Asian and World History (Key Issues in Asian Studies), exemplifies their commitment to accessible yet rigorous historical analysis, making complex global connections understandable for scholars and general readers alike.