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Past Member

Emily Baum

George F. Kennan Member

Affiliation

Historical Studies

Field of Study

History of China, History of Medicine
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Emily Baum is interested in the history of Chinese medicine, alternative medicine, and popular beliefs and superstitions. While at IAS, she will be writing a book on the history of acupuncture, its global circulations between China and the United States, and its genesis as a type of complementary/alternative medical practice.

Dates at IAS

Member
School of Historical Studies

Degrees

University of California, San Diego
Ph.D.
2013
Johns Hopkins - Nanjing Center
Diploma
2008
Columbia University
M.A.
2007
Georgetown University
B.A.
2006

Honors

2011-2012
Fulbright IIE
2020
Fulbright Scholar

Appointments

University of California, Irvine
Associate Professor