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Book SynopsisWing Chung Ng captures the fascinating story of the city's Chinese in their search for identity.
Trade ReviewNg’s analysis allows for a poignant human dimension to frame the inevitable passing of the old-timers’ generation, and also explains why these organizations continues to exist ... This book is a welcome addition to studies of the Chinese in Vancouver, as this community continues to thrive on Canada’s west coast. -- Paul Yee * British Columbia Historical News *
Theoretically informed, concise, and solidly documented, Ng’s work is not just about the turbulent and fascinating history of Vancouver’s Chinese community. It also shows just how much the Chinese had to say and to debate among themselves about who and what defined them and their community as Chinese. -- Gary Watson * CBRA 4193 *
... this detailed account includes considerable information on acculturation, socio-economic status, community activities both social and business, and problems associated with race... Writing is clear, organization coherent, details richly documented and gently tied to prior history of mainland China so the book has special value to historians. * Psychological Reports *
Table of Contents1 Introduction
2 Early Settlement and the Contours of Identity
3 Renewed Immigration and Cultural Redefinition
4 Local-Born Chinese and the Challenge to an Immigrant Discourse
5 Old-Timers, Public Rituals, and the Resilience of Traditional Organizations
6 Negotiating Identities between Two Worlds, 1945-70
7 Constructing Chineseness in the Multicultural Arena
8 Beyond a Conclusion
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Index
