World Scientific Publishing Company Ethnicities, Personalities and Politics in the Ethnic Chinese Worlds

Explore the complex dynamics of the global Chinese diaspora in this comprehensive study from World Scientific Publishing Company. This book examines the significant rise of economic power among ethnic Chinese groups, a phenomenon that gained momentum during the late 20th century. Readers can trace how the emergence of the Four Little Asian Dragons in the 1970s and the rapid pace of globalization shaped these communities. This work provides a deep look into the ethnic identity and boundaries of Chinese populations living as minority groups in foreign lands. It also analyzes how these individuals function as sub-groups within the broader Chinese community. By examining prominent personalities who have influenced the ethnic Chinese world, this text offers a detailed perspective on the social and political forces that define these global networks. It is an essential resource for those studying business and economic history, sociology, or the history of the Chinese diaspora.