Robert James Antony headshot
Past Visitor

Robert James Antony

Affiliation

Historical Studies

Field of Study

Chinese History
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Robert James Antony studies China’s history from below using the methodologies of history, anthropology, and folk studies. At IAS, he will work on a book exploring the life and times of the female pirate Zheng Yi Sao (Zheng Yi’s Wife), one of the most remarkable women in Chinese history, but someone we know very little about.

Dates at IAS

Visitor
School of Historical Studies
Fall
Visitor
School of Historical Studies
Fall
Visitor
School of Historical Studies
Fall

Degrees

University of Hawaii
Ph.D.
1988

Honors

2001-02, 1995-96
Fulbright Research Scholarships

Appointments

Shandong University
2020–2023
Visiting Distinguished Professor
Guangzhou University
2016–2019
Distinguished Professor
University of Macau
2007–2016
Professor