Study of Chinese language, culture is booming

An article on Inside Higher Ed looks at the unprecedented increase in the study of Chinese language, history, economics and society, and reports that UB is among many institutions that are hiring more China specialists. The article quotes Thomas Burkman, director of Asian studies, who says there is a growing recognition that China is a significant part of world culture and society and learning about it is of concrete benefit and interest to our students. Go to article.