Identity and Belonging among Chinese Australians Phenotype, Ethnic Language and Cultural Values |
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Author:
| Martin, Jennifer Arunachalam, Dharma Forbes-Mewett, Helen |
Series title: | Migration, Minorities and Modernity Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-031-47861-1 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2023 |
Publisher: | Springer
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $119.99 |
Book Description:
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This book describes the ethnic identity construction involved in 'being', 'feeling' and 'doing' Chinese for multi-generation Australian-born Chinese, who were born and raised in a different social environment. It demonstrates how Chineseness is manifested in a multitude of ways and totally debunks any notion that being Chinese is a simple identity marker. The book shows that while there are commonalities with the American-born, the experiences of Australia-born Chinese are...
More DescriptionThis book describes the ethnic identity construction involved in 'being', 'feeling' and 'doing' Chinese for multi-generation Australian-born Chinese, who were born and raised in a different social environment. It demonstrates how Chineseness is manifested in a multitude of ways and totally debunks any notion that being Chinese is a simple identity marker. The book shows that while there are commonalities with the American-born, the experiences of Australia-born Chinese are distinct in many ways.
This book is a timely and critically examination of the inescapability of Chineseness particularly when social and economic stability is threatened and those in power are looking for a scapegoat.