Chinese Americans - The History and Culture of a People

Zusatztext [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. Informationen zum Autor Jonathan H. X. Lee is associate professor of Asian American studies at San Francisco State University. Klappentext 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. Vorwort 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceChronology of Chinese American History Part I Context of Chinese American Emigration: Coming to America Historical Overview Alien Land Law (1913)American Federation of LaborAngel Island Immigration StationAngell Treaty (Chinese Exclusion Treaty) (1880)Anti-Chinese ViolenceAnti-Miscegenation LawsBachelor SocietyBemis, Polly (1853–1933)Bing Kung TongBowl of Rice MovementBoxer Indemnity Fellowship (Boxer Rebellion) (1900)Burlingame Treaty (1868)CantoneseChee Kung TongChin, Vincent Jen (1955–1982)China War Relief AssociationChinese American Birth RatesChinese American Popul...

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• Authors: Jonathan H X Lee
• Assisted by: Jonathan H. X. Lee (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.12.2023
• EAN: 9798765116043
• ISBN: 9798765116043
• No. of pages: 544
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore