
Wayne Soon
Author of Global Medicine in China: A Diasporic History
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Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Wayne Soon, "Global Medicine in China: A Diasporic History" (Stanford UP, 2020)
Wayne Soon discusses his book on the diasporic history of global medicine in China, highlighting the crucial role of overseas Chinese. The book explores their contributions to medical knowledge and expertise, establishment of key medical institutions, and mobilization during WWII. Topics include mobile medicine, blood banking, medical training, and post-war health insurance in China and Taiwan.