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Routledge Hometown Chinatown: Oakland's Chinese History 1852-1995

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Hometown Chinatown provides a comprehensive local history of the Chinese community in Oakland, California, spanning from 1852 to 1995. This scholarly work, part of the Studies in Asian Americans series, examines the early Chinese settlement in Oakland and challenges common stereotypes that surrounded the community during its formative years. The book explores the development and role of Chinatown organisations, offering readers insight into how these institutions shaped community identity and resilience. Published by Routledge, this study combines rigorous historical research with accessible narrative, making it valuable for students of Asian-American history, local Oakland history, and anyone interested in understanding the multicultural fabric of California's urban centres. The work fills an important gap in regional history by centering the experiences and agency of Oakland's Chinese residents rather than viewing them through an external lens.

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Hometown Chinatown covers 143 years of Oakland's Chinese community history from 1852 through 1995, providing a detailed chronological account of settlement, growth, and cultural development.

The book examines and deconstructs common stereotypes applied to early Chinese communities, offering historically grounded perspectives on representation and identity.

This Routledge publication analyses Chinatown organisations and their pivotal role in building community structures, social support systems, and cultural preservation.

Part of the Studies in Asian Americans series, Hometown Chinatown situates Oakland's experience within broader Asian-American historical scholarship and academic discourse.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
29 January 2001
Listed Since
10 February 2007

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