Background
Chaffee, John William was born on February 21, 1948 in Huaiyuan, Anhui, China. (parents American citizens). Son of Clifford Earl and Mary Elizabeth Chaffee.
(This book explores the profound cultural impact of the ci...)
This book explores the profound cultural impact of the civil service examinations during the period when they first became the primary means of government recruitment.
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Chaffee, John William was born on February 21, 1948 in Huaiyuan, Anhui, China. (parents American citizens). Son of Clifford Earl and Mary Elizabeth Chaffee.
Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1970; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1979.
Visiting lecturer, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1976-1977; visiting assistant professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1979-1980; assistant professor of history, Binghamton (New York) U. (formerly State University of New York-Binghamton), 1980-1987; associate professor, Binghamton (New York) U. (formerly State University of New York-Binghamton), since 1987; department chairman, Binghamton (New York) U. (formerly State University of New York-Binghamton), since 1992; director East Asian studies program, Binghamton (New York) U. (formerly State University of New York-Binghamton), 1984-1992. Member editorial board State University of New York Press, 1991-1994.
(This book explores the profound cultural impact of the ci...)
Vestryman Trinity Memorial Church, Binghamton, since 1990. Member Association for Asian Studies, American Oriental Society, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Barbara Walrath Hunter, July 24, 1971. Children: Conrad Benjamin, Philip Holland, Timothy Clifford.