Description
Book SynopsisA fascinating study of the rise and fall of Chinese American supermarkets
Trade Review"This book provides a revealing insight into a remarkable chapter of American and Chinese American economic history . . . a valuable source on this thread of Chinese American economic and social history."
-- Benedikt Kohler * China Information *
"The unlikely venue of the modern supermarket enables readers to catch glimpses of how Chinese Americans carved out an economic niche for themselves amidst overt and covert discrimination."
* The Journal of American History *
"Yee's accessible study provides rare insights into the business practices and relationships of Chinese-American enterprises, and their historical legacy. As someone who spent fifteen years in the industry, his passion about the subject, first-hand knowledge, and personal contacts made him uniquely qualified to write this study."
* Left History *
"Yee's ability to bring to the fore differing and often competing perspectives about the supermarket industry makes this work rich and engaging."
* Ameriasia Journal *
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Supermarkets
Community, Employment, and Enterprise
Beginnings
Golden Times
Decline and Passing
Employees and Salesmen
Chinese Management and Labor Unions
Stop-N-Shop
Conclusion
Appendix
Notes
Bibliography
Index
