The Chinese in Vancouver, 1945-80: The Pursuit of Identity and Power

(Part of the Contemporary Chinese Studies (UBC Press) Series)

by Wing Chung Ng

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In The Chinese in Vancouver, Wing Chung Ng captures the fascinating story of the city's Chinese in their search for identity. He juxtaposes the cultural positions of different generations of Chinese immigrants and their Canadian-born descendants and unveils the ongoing struggle over the definition of being Chinese. It is an engrossing story about cultural identity in the context of migration and settlement, where the influence of the native land and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0774807334

ISBN13:9780774807333

Release Date:October 2000

Publisher:University of British Columbia Press

Length:256 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

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The Chinese in Vancouver, 1945-80: The Pursuit of Identity and Power

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