Chinatown, Europe: Identity of the European Chinese Towards the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century (Chinese Worlds)
Chinatown, Europe: Identity of the European Chinese Towards the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century (Chinese Worlds)
by: Dr Christiansen | RoutledgeCurzon | 2003 | ISBN 0700710728 | Pages 240 | PDF | 1 MB
This book paints the situation of the European overseas Chinese in strong colours. The almost one million Chinese in Europe are conventionally regarded as 'silent immigrants' and depicted as introvert and culturally hidebound. As a result, this complex and fascinating community with its multiple origins, its difficult relations with China, its history of hardship and heavy toil and its colourful leaders has been overlooked. What hides behind westerners' stereotypes?
Reviews:
'There have been few studies on Chinese communities in Europe, as is apparent from the bibliography in Flemming Christiansen's book. This ones fills a significant gap.' - China Perspectives
There have been few studies on Chinese communities in Europe, as is apparent from the bibliography in Flemming Christiansens book. This ones fills a significant gap. - China Perspectives