{"product_id":"american-chinatowns-9781032848174","title":"American Chinatowns","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Chinatowns: Race, Identity, and Postwar Urban Redevelopment \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a captivating exploration of the vibrant yet contested landscapes of Chinatowns across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a critical and nuanced lens, Li examines how postwar urban redevelopment, racial dynamics, and identity politics have profoundly transformed these iconic neighborhoods. Blending rich historical research with sharp analysis, this book uncovers the interplay of race, urban planning ideologies, and social equity, shedding light on how Chinatowns navigate resilience and reinvention amid shifting urban paradigms. Liâs work highlights the tension between cultural preservation and modernization, exploring the built environment alongside community-driven spatial activism to reveal how these urban spaces persist as sites of resistance, identity, and transformation. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Chinatowns\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling study of cultural landscape, urban justice, and the politics of city-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019254628695,"sku":"9781032848174","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032848174.jpg?v=1750779665","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/american-chinatowns-9781032848174","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}