The Chinese Diaspora: Space, Place, Mobility, and Identity

by Carolyn L. Cartier

Book Overview

In this first book to explore the Chinese diaspora from geographical perspectives, leading scholars in the field consider the profound importance of meanings of place and the spatial processes of mobility and settlement for the Chinese overseas. They trace the Chinese diaspora everywhere it has become a significant force, from Southeast Asia to Oceania, North America, Latin America, and Europe. Providing an important historical perspective, the contributors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074251756X
• ISBN13: 9780742517561
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 8.9"