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Professor Man Bun Kwan is a historian specializing in modern China, with expertise in business, economic, legal, and social history. His research often involves archival exploration of historical documents like land deeds and contracts.
- Key Affiliations: Fairbank Center, Harvard University (An Wang Fellow, 1993-1994).
Research Interests:
His work focuses on the interplay between capitalism and state control in modern China, exemplified by studies on the Jiuda Salt Refinery and chemical fertilizer industry. He examines themes like patriotic capitalism, corporate governance, and transnational industrial networks.
Recent Publications & Grants:
His notable work includes the book Salt Wars (University of Hawaii Press, 2022) and grants from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) and Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for research on chemical fertilizer development in China and Taiwan.
Scientific Awards:
- ACLS Fellowship (2012)
- Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Grant (2012)
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant (2012)
- An Wang Fellow, Harvard University (1993-1994)
Professional Engagement:
Active in international academic events, including the Association of Asian Studies Annual Meeting (Toronto, 2012) and collaborations with institutions like the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also served on the editorial board for Urban History Studies (2021-2024).
