John Franklin Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies (emeritus) at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.Dr. Copper is the author of more than thirty books on Asia and international affairs. In addition, he has written several 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. A number 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. Copper 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 a member of the editorial board of the journal Asian Affairs. Professor Copper 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 Dr. Copper was the recipient of the International Communications Award.He has spent fifteen years in East Asia.Professor Copper resides in Tallahassee, Florida.Professor Copper has spent more than thirteen years in Asia teaching and doing research.Read more about this authorRead less about this author