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Product Identifiers

PublisherABC-Clio, LLC

ISBN-101610695496

ISBN-139781610695497

eBay Product ID (ePID)208593002

Product Key Features

Number of Pages544 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameChinese Americans : the History and Culture of a People

SubjectEthnic Studies / Asian American Studies, Customs & Traditions, United States / General

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

AuthorJonathan H. X. Lee

Subject AreaSocial Science, History

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight40.9 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2015-035598

Reviews"[T]he work will be valued for its specific focus on Chinese Americans as opposed to Asian Americans in general. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Beginning students, general readers." - Choice, "[T]he work will be valued for its specific focus on Chinese Americans as opposed to Asian Americans in general. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Beginning students, general readers." -- Choice

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal973/.04951

SynopsisThis in-depth historical analysis highlights the enormous contributions of Chinese Americans to the professions, politics, and popular culture of America, from the 19th century through the present day., While the number of Chinese Americans has grown very rapidly in the last decade, this group has long thrived in the United States in spite of racism, discrimination, and segregation. This comprehensive volume takes a global view of the Chinese experience in the Americas. While the focus is on Chinese Americans in the United States, author Jonathan H. X. Lee also explores the experiences of Chinese immigrants in Canada, Mexico, and South America. He considers why the Chinese chose to leave their home country, where they settled, and how the distinctive Chinese American identity was formed. This volume is organized into four sections: historical overview; political and economic life; cultural and religious life; and literature, the arts, and popular culture. Detailed essays capture the essence of everyday life for this immigrant group as they assimilated, established communities, and interacted with other ethnic groups. Alphabetically arranged entries describe the political, social, and religious institutions begun by Chinese Americans and explores their roles as business owners, activists, and philanthropic benefactors for their communities., This in-depth historical analysis highlights the enormous contributions of Chinese Americans to the professions, politics, and popular culture of America, from the 19th century through the present day. While the number of Chinese Americans has grown very rapidly in the last decade, this group has long thrived in the United States in spite of racism, discrimination, and segregation. This comprehensive volume takes a global view of the Chinese experience in the Americas. While the focus is on Chinese Americans in the United States, author Jonathan H. X. Lee also explores the experiences of Chinese immigrants in Canada, Mexico, and South America. He considers why the Chinese chose to leave their home country, where they settled, and how the distinctive Chinese American identity was formed. This volume is organized into four sections: historical overview; political and economic life; cultural and religious life; and literature, the arts, and popular culture. Detailed essays capture the essence of everyday life for this immigrant group as they assimilated, established communities, and interacted with other ethnic groups. Alphabetically arranged entries describe the political, social, and religious institutions begun by Chinese Americans and explores their roles as business owners, activists, and philanthropic benefactors for their communities.

LC Classification NumberE184.C5