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Routledge On Not Speaking Chinese by Routledge - Ien Ang Book

Name: On Not Speaking Chinese by Routledge - Ien Ang Book
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Explore the complexities of identity in a globalized world with On Not Speaking Chinese: Living Between Asia and the West. Written by leading cultural thinker Ien Ang, this book offers a deep look into the experiences of diaspora and the challenges of belonging. The narrative begins with Ang's personal experience in Taiwan, where she faced the difficulty of being surrounded by people who expected her to speak Chinese, despite her background. As a person of Chinese descent born in Indonesia and raised in the Netherlands, Ang uses her unique perspective to examine the predicaments of Chineseness. This work provides a meaningful study of how individuals navigate life between different cultures and geographic locations. It is an essential read for those interested in sociology, anthropology, and the social sciences, offering a thoughtful examination of how globalization shapes our sense of self in a changing world.

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Authored by leading cultural thinker Ien Ang to provide deep insights into identity and diaspora.

Examines the urgent questions of identity within the context of modern globalization.

Uses personal experiences in Taiwan to ground complex sociological discussions in real-world scenarios.

Explores the specific predicaments of Chineseness and how it is perceived in different cultural settings.

Provides a scholarly look at life between Asia and the West for students and readers of social sciences.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415259126
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 November 2001
Listed Since: 08 February 2007

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