Richard W.L. Guisso

Professor Emeritus

Campus

Areas of Interest

  • Early and Mediaeval Chinese History
  • Gender History in China, Japan, and Korea

Biography

Professor Guisso has published books on Wu Zetian, the First Emperor and women in China. He has published In the Inner Quarters, a translation in collaboration with Lenny Hu (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2003), which is the winner of "Best Book" in the category of erotica, awarded by the American Association of Independent Publishers.

Education

PhD, Oriental Studies, Oxford University (1974)
BA, History, University of Toronto (1966)
Work and Study in Japan (Kyoto), (1968-71)