Timothy Brook

Timothy James Brook (Chinese name: 卜正民; born January 6, 1951) is a Canadian historian, sinologist, and writer specializing in the study of China (sinology). He holds the Republic of China Chair, Department of History, University of British Columbia.

Timothy Brook
BornTimothy James Brook
(1951-01-06) January 6, 1951
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationSinologist, historian, writer
LanguageEnglish, Chinese, French, Japanese
Alma mater
GenreHistory
SubjectSinology; cultural, economic, legal and social history; world trade and globalization
Notable worksBooks by the author
Website
www.timothybrook.com

His research interests include the social and cultural history of the Ming Dynasty in China; law and punishment in Imperial China; collaboration during Japan's wartime occupation of China, 1937–45 and war crimes trials in Asia; global history; and historiography.

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