Background
Kaplan, Edward H. was born on January 9, 1936 in New York City. Son of Irving and Martha (Kass) Kaplan.
Kaplan, Edward H. was born on January 9, 1936 in New York City. Son of Irving and Martha (Kass) Kaplan.
Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University, 1960. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1970.
Instructor history University Delaware, Newark, 1964-1968, Western Washington University, Bellingham, 1968-1970, assistant professor, 1971-1974, associate professor, from 1975, editor Studies on E. Asia/Center Asian Studies, from 1994. Director Western Washington University Center for East Asian Studies, 1976-1980, 81-86.
Member executive board Whatcan County Republican Party, since 1985. With United States Army, 1954-1957. Member Association for Asian Studies, American Oriental Society.
Married Alice Susan Blandell, September 6, 1957. Children: Joseph T., Samuel A.