Michael A. Stone received an M.B.A. from Boston University and an M.A. in Asian Studies from Seton Hall University. He served as the Director of Seton Hall’s Global Learning Center and on the faculty of the Asian Studies Department. His most recent book is Exploring China’s Historic Heartland published by the Shaanxi People Publishing House. He has written articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Recently, Prof. Stone was a consultant for the documentary: “China: Frame by Frame” and he has been a frequent presenter at academic conferences.