Linda Kay Benson

Background

Benson, Linda Kay was born on June 11, 1947 in Aberdeen, South Dakot. Daughter of Bennie Gerald and Margaret (Westby) Benson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northern State University, 1968; Master of Philosophy, U. Hong Kong, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Leeds, England, 1986.

Career

Teaching assistant political science, U. Hong Kong, 1974-1976; from assistant professor to associate professor, National Chengchi U., Taipei, Taiwan., Republic of China, 1981-1988; visiting professor, U. Miami, Florida, 1988-1989; assistant professor, Oakland U., Rochester, Michigan, 1989-1992; associate professor, Oakland U., Rochester, Michigan, 1992-1996; professor, Oakland U., Rochester, since 1996. Panelist and panel organizer, various conferences on Asia.

Achievements

• Linda Kay Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Modern China and Inner Asia educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Professors, American Oriental Society, Association Asian Studies, American History Association.

Connections

Married David R. Maines, 1995.

Father:

Bennie Gerald Benson

Mother:

Margaret (Westby) Benson

Spouse:

David R. Maines