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Shoufu Yin is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of British Columbia, specializing in the intellectual and political cultures of China and Inner Asia from the 11th to 17th centuries. His research extends into global histories of political thought and imagination, with a focus on transcultural exchanges and comparative political theory. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (2021) and degrees from institutions including King's College London and the University of Chicago. Current projects include monographs on transnational political rhetoric and Manchu historiography. His teaching spans courses on Qing material cultures, global empires, and the historian’s craft in the digital age.
Education:
- PhD, UC Berkeley, 2021
- MRes, King's College London, 2014
- MA, University of Chicago, 2012
- BA, University of Hong Kong, 2009
Research Interests: He explores political thought in medieval China, global intellectual history, manuscriptology, and digital humanities. His work bridges East Asian and global contexts, emphasizing cross-cultural connections between China, Inner Asia, and Europe.
Publications: Recent articles appear in the American Political Science Review, Journal of the History of Ideas, and T’oung Pao. He co-edits volumes on Chinese statecraft and political philosophy, with a focus on historical methodologies and comparative analyses.
Teaching: Courses include Qing Material Cultures, Steppe Empires in World History, and History with Animals, emphasizing hands-on engagement with primary sources and digital tools.
