Chinese America Stereotype and Reality [Hardcover]

Birgit Zinzius (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0820467448 | ISBN-13: 978-0820467443

Chinese America-Stereotype and Reality is a comprehensive and fascinating textbook about the Chinese in America. Covering more than 150 years of history, the book documents the increasing importance of the Chinese as a social group: from immigration history to the latest immigration legislation, from educational achievements to socio-cultural and political accomplishments. Employing the author's detailed knowledge of the Chinese Diaspora, combined with her meticulous research, the book explores the history, diversity, socio-cultural structures, networks, and achievements of this often-overlooked ethnicity. It highlights how, based on their current position, Chinese Americans are well-placed to play a major role in future relations between China and the United States-the two largest economies of the twenty-first century.

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About the Author

Birgit Zinzius is a leading international consultant on China, and is Founder and Managing Director of the Seminar for Intercultural Communication and International Management. She has lived for many years in Asia and in the United States, and has worked for several Chinese American media companies in San Francisco. She received her Ph.D. from from the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, Germany for her work about Chinese Americans, and has published several books on China and the Chinese: Doing Business in the New China (2004), China entdecken (2003), China Business (2000), and Der Schlüssel zum chinesischen Markt (1996).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 319 pages
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing (April 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820467448
• ISBN-13: 978-0820467443
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,643,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reference work on Chinese Americans, May 1, 2005

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Peter Wolff (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chinese America Stereotype and Reality (Hardcover)

Chinese America - Stereotype and Reality is a fascinating book about this often overlooked ethnic minority. From historical immigration records to the latest political and economic achievements, the book offers the most detailed information available about the Chinese in America until today.
The author shows that she has detailed knowledge about the Chinese in America. Hundreds of tables and graphs substantiate her theories and findings, and she is able to explain facts, figures or legislation in a captive language.
The book is also well structured, and a thorough index helps to find many past or present topics. The book is a treasure trove for all those interested in Chinese Americans - from historians and ethnologists to simply everyone interested in the Chinese and their society.
A thoroughly researched book with many facts and figures: Chinese America is a well-written and highly recommended book for everyone interested in this ethic minority.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook and information source, May 24, 2005

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James Chen (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chinese America Stereotype and Reality (Hardcover)

This is an outstanding textbook on Chinese Americans - the most successful ethnic minority in the United States. From history, scholarly achievements to economic and political successes - the book offers a wealth of data and information about Chinese Americans. A must for every student and teacher in history, ethnic studies and political sciences.