John F. Copper

Biographical Information:

John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Copper is the author of more than twenty books on Asia and international affairs.  In addition, he has written four monographs, edited one book, co-edited one book, and co-translated two books.  He has also contributed to more than forty books and has published over seventy articles in academic journals and magazines. Several of his public addresses have been published.

Professor Copper has testified several times before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Sub-Committee on Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Dr. Cooper was a member of the Board of Governors of the East West Center (and appointment made by the White House and  the Secretary of State) from 1983 to 1989.  He is currently on the Board of Directors of the American Association for Chinese Studies and is a member of the editorial board of the journal Asian Affairs.

Professor Cooper is listed in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Men of Achievement, Contemporary Authors, Annual Guide to Public Policy Experts, and Who’s Who in Asian Studies.

In 1997 R. Copper was the recipient of the International Communications Award.

Professor Copper has spent more than thirteen years in Asian teaching and doing research.