Gerald Curtis
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Gerald L. Curtis (born September 18, 1940) is an American academic and political scientist interested in comparative politics, Japanese politics, and U.S.-Japan relations.[1]
Columbia University
[edit]Curtis was the Burgess Professor of Political Science at Columbia University from 1998 until he retired in December 2015. He is now Burgess Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Columbia.[1] Between 1974 and 1990, Curtis was head of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) at Columbia.
Academic career
[edit]- Professor, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, since 1976; Burgess Professor since 1998.[2]
- Visiting Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (Tokyo), (2000-20__).[3]
- Director, East Asian Institute, Columbia University (1973–1975, 1977–1984, 1987–1991).[4]
- Director, Center for Korean Research, Columbia University (1990–1991).[1]
- Visiting Professor, Faculty of Law, Keio University (1982–1983).[1]
- Visiting Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo, 1976–1977.[1]
- Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, 1972–1976.[1]
- Research Associate, Faculty of Law, Keio University, 1971–1972.[1]
- Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, 1969–1972.[1]
- Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, 1968–1969.[1]
- Instructor, Department of Political Science, University of Illinois, 1968.[1]
- Research Associate, East Asian Institute, Columbia University, 1967–1968.[1]
International academia
[edit]- Collège de France, Paris.[1]
- Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore.[4]
- Research Institute for Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo.[4]
Selected works
[edit]In a statistical overview derived from writings by and about Gerald Curtis, OCLC/WorldCat encompasses roughly 40+ works in 80+ publications in 5 languages and 5,000+ library holdings. [5]
- Curtis, Gerald L. (2001). Policymaking in Japan: Defining the Role of Politicians. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution for the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE). [Japanese edition -- (2001). Tokyo: JCIE] ISBN 978-4-88907-062-0 (paper)
- _________. (2000). New Perspectives on U.S.-Japan Relations. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution. [Chinese edition -- (2001).]
- __________. (1999). The Logic of Japanese Politics. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-10842-3 (cloth) -- ISBN 978-0-231-10843-0 (paper) [Japanese edition -- (2001). Nagata cho Seiji no Kobo. Tokyo: Shinchosha; Korean edition -- (2002). Han’ul.]
- __________. (1996). Nihon No Seiji O Doo Miru Ka (Comparative Perspectives on Japanese Politics). Tokyo: NHK.
- __________. (1994). The United States, Japan and Asia: Challenges for US Policy. New York: W. W. Norton. ISBN 978-0-393-03633-6 (cloth) -- ISBN 978-0-393-96583-4 (paper)
- __________. (1993). Japan's Foreign Policy After the Cold War: Coping with Change. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe. ISBN 978-1-56324-217-5 (cloth)
- __________. (1991). Posuto-Reisen Jidai no Nihon (Japan in the Post Cold War Era). Tokyo: Shinbun Shuppan-kyoku.
- __________. (1989). The Way of Japanese Politics. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-06680-8 (cloth) -- ISBN 978-0-231-06681-5 (paper) [Japanese edition -- (1987). Nihongata Seiji No Honshitsu. Tokyo: TBS-Britannica (Ohira Memorial Prize, 1989); Thai edition -- (1998).]
- __________. (1984). The Dynamics of Japanese Politics (Doken Kokka Nippon), with Ishikawa Masumi. Tokyo: Kobunsha.
- __________, (1971). Election Campaigning Japanese Style. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-03512-5 (cloth) [reprtined by Kodansha, New York, 1981. ISBN 978-0-87011-630-8 (paper)] [Japanese translation -- Daigishi No Tanjo. Tokyo: Simul Press.]
- _________. 1970). Japanese-American Relations in the Seventies. New York: Columbia Books. [Japanese edition -- (1970). Okinawa Igo no Nichibei Kankei. Tokyo: Simul Press.[
Professor Curtis became a special advisor to Newsweek when the magazine's Japanese language edition was initiated in 1986.[6] When the political events or changes became the news of the day, the editorial staff incorporated Curtis' analysis.[7] The New York Times also incorporates the analysis.[8]
Professional activities
[edit]Curtis' current professional activities are varied:[1]
- Research Institute on Trade and Economy, Tokyo—Faculty fellow (2003-20__).
- Graduate Research Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo—Visiting professor (2000-20__).
- Japan Center for International Exchange (U.S.) -- Board of Directors (1992-20__).
- United States-Japan Foundation—Board of Trustees (1993-20__).
- National Security Archive's U.S. Japan Project, Advisory Board.
- National Institute of Democracy, Advisory Board.
- Foundation for Advanced Information and Research (FAIR), Advisory Board member
- Asian Survey, Editorial Board.
- Newsweek Japan, Senior Editorial Advisor (1986-20__)
- Newsweek Korea, Senior Editorial Advisor (1991-20__).
- Chunichi Shimbun and Tokyo Shimbun, Advisory Board (1982-20__)
Curtis' was formerly involved in the following:[1]
- Columbia University
- Project on the United States, Japan and Southeast Asia—Executive Director (1984–1986).
- Project on U.S.-Korean Security Relations—Director (1980–1984).
- Research Project on the U.S. and Japan in Multilateral Diplomacy—Director (1975–1980).
- U.S.-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program—Director (1971–1978).
- U.S.-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program—Associate Director (1968–1970).
- Japan Foundation
- Center for Global Partnership, Advisory Council—Member (1991–2000).
- American Advisory Committee—Member (1977–1979).
- Asia Society
- Advisory Group on the Asia Agenda Program—Member (1985–1993).
- Study Mission to North Korea—Member (1992).
- US-Japan Consultative Group on Policies Toward the People's Republic of China, Core Group—Member (1990–1992).
- Program of Japan and the United States in Asia, Advisory Board—Chairman (1983–1986).
- Trilateral Commission—Member.
- Asahi Shimbun, International Advisory Board.[2]
- American Academy of Political Science (AAPS), Board—Member.
- NHK, 12 half-hour programs in Japanese on comparative perspectives on Japanese politics—Author and Narrator (1996).
- American Assembly Conference on the United States and Japan in Asia: Challenges for U.S. Policy—Project Director (1993).
- Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan, Board of Editors.
- United Nations Association, Panel on Regional Security in East Asia—Member (1986–88).
- Council on Foreign Relations, Study Group on U.S.-Japan Relations—Chairman (1986–1987).
- International Journal of Politics, Contributing Editor (1979–1989).
- Shimoda Conferences on U.S.-Japan Relations, Steering Committee—Member (1969–1990).
- Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), Joint Committee on Japanese Studies—Chairman (1974–1977).
- Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) -- Fellow (1976–1977).
Professional associations
[edit]Curtis joined the conventional associations:[1]
- American Academy of Political Science (AAPS)
- American Political Science Association (APSA)
- Asia Society
- Association of Asian Studies
- Council on Foreign Relations
- International House of Japan
- Japan Society
Honors, prizes and awards
[edit]Curtis' work across the span of his career has garnered recognition:[1]
- Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, 2004 (Japan).[6]
- Japan Foundation Award (2002).
- Chunichi Shimbun Special Achievement Award (1990).
- Masayoshi Ōhira Memorial Prize for The Japanese Way of Politics (1989).
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (1982–1983).
- Japan Foundation Long-Term Fellowship (1982–1983).
- Ford Foundation Research Grant (1975–1976).
- Thyssen Foundation Fellowship (1975–1976).
- Fulbright-Hays Fellowship (1964–1965, 1966–1967).
- National Defense Foreign Language Fellowship (1963–1964, 1965–1966).
- Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (1962–1963).
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p REITI bio, Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) web.
- ^ a b Faculty bio, Columbia web.
- ^ Belson, Ken. "Media: Themes of Gloom and Doom Fill Japanese Bookstores," New York Times. November 19, 2001.
- ^ a b c d Faculty & scholars bio, WEAI web.
- ^ WorldCat Identities Archived December 30, 2010, at the Wayback Machine: Curtis, Gerald L.
- ^ a b "Periscope," Newsweek. December 20, 2004.
- ^ Christian, Caryl. "Not Turning The Corner Yet: Koizumi Won Big On One Issue," Newsweek. September 26, 2005; Caryl, Christian, Akiko Kashiwagi, and Adam B. Kushner. "With Friends Like George: Japan's Shinzo Abe has become the latest global leader to be felled by his ties to the U.S.," Newsweek. September 24, 2007.
- ^ Onishi, Norimitsu. "Historical Debate Follows Japanese Leader to U.S.," New York Times. April 25, 2007; Haberman, Clyde. "Tokyo Helm: A New Style," New York Times. November 6, 1987.