Chinese Americans in the Heartland Migration, Work, and Community |
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| Author:
| Ling, Huping |
| Series title: | Asian American Studies Today Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-9788-2628-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2022 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $57.00 |
Book Description:
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Focused on the Heartland cities of Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri, this book draws rich evidences from various government records, personal stories and interviews, and media reports, and sheds light on the commonalities and uniqueness of the region, as compared to the Asian American communities on the East and West Coast and Hawaii. Some of the poignant stories such as "the Three Moy Brothers," "Alla Lee," and "Save Sam Wah Laundry" told in the book are powerful...
More DescriptionFocused on the Heartland cities of Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri, this book draws rich evidences from various government records, personal stories and interviews, and media reports, and sheds light on the commonalities and uniqueness of the region, as compared to the Asian American communities on the East and West Coast and Hawaii. Some of the poignant stories such as "the Three Moy Brothers," "Alla Lee," and "Save Sam Wah Laundry" told in the book are powerful reflections of Asian American history.