Christopher A. Reed is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University’s Department of History, specializing in modern Chinese history (18th-20th centuries) with a focus on print culture, media, and state power. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and has taught at institutions including Reed College, University of Oklahoma, and University of San Francisco. Education: PhD, UC Berkeley C Phil, UC Berkeley M Phil, University of Glasgow BA (Jt Hons), McGill University Research Interests: Modern Chinese media and print culture Historical intersections of technology, business, and politics Comparative empires and state power dynamics Maoist propaganda art and textual influence Historical publishing practices in East Asia His work notably includes Gutenberg in Shanghai (2004), awarded the ICAS Humanities Book Prize, and co-edited volumes like From Woodblocks to the Internet (2010). Recent publications analyze Maoist-era art, Chiang Kai-shek’s China’s Destiny , and KMT propaganda. Awards: ICAS Humanities Book Prize (2003–05) Three Fulbright Awards Hulsewe-Wasniewski Lecturer (Leiden University, 2006) Editorial Roles: Chief Editor, Twentieth-Century China (2004–2009) Editorial Board Member, Book History (Asia section) Editorial Board Member, Studies on Asia He has held visiting roles at Victoria University (New Zealand) and delivered lectures at institutions including the National Library of New Zealand. His research spans over 5 years lived in China/Taiwan, with fieldwork across Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific.
