Paul A. Cohen is Edith Stix Wasserman Professor of Asian Studies and History Emeritus at Wellesley College.
[Cohen’s] significant contributions to Chinese studies earn himself a unique fame, as he has already left an indelible mark upon the field. For more than half a century, a generation of scholars have been inspired by his creative, insightful, and provocative thoughts…Anyone who wants to study Chinese history, Chinese civilization, and related disciplines will find this memoir motivating and inspirational. -- Patrick Fuliang Shan * Chinese Historical Review *