History of Chinese Americans

The Chinese in America: A Narrative History

From laborers to internet celebrities, a 150-year epic of Chinese Americans. Selected as a 2004 Book of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle, this book is "Rich in content and meticulous in detail. No other introductory book of its kind can compare to this well-structured and emotionally charged history of Chinese Americans." — Jonathan D. Spence, Professor Emeritus of History at Yale University
"A History of the Chinese in America" ​​is an epic story of dispersal and wandering, spanning 150 years. In every era, many Chinese have left their homeland, seeking a better life abroad, some establishing themselves in the United States. The large-scale migration of Chinese began in the mid-19th century, when the young United States was still in its infancy. The country's current success is largely due to the contributions of Chinese immigrants in various fields since being accepted into the United States.
This book is Chang Chun-ju's third. In her preface, she notes that the book's origins were linked to her work on the Nanjing Massacre. After the publication of "The Forgotten Holocaust," she was invited to tour and give lectures. She met Chinese people from diverse backgrounds, including descendants of 19th-century railroad workers, recent immigrants who came to the United States on scholarships, illiterate factory workers, Nobel laureates from top universities, elderly survivors of the brutal Japanese atrocities, and a little Chinese girl adopted by white parents. Her background as a second-generation Chinese American fueled her deep interest in the diverse and complex history of the Chinese people. The various experiences of Chinese people in the United States, especially the injustice and discrimination they faced, once again aroused her indignation and became the motivation for her to write this book.
The history of Chinese Americans is inextricably linked to the United States, China, Taiwan, and even the international landscape. The plight of Chinese immigrants has fluctuated throughout turbulent times. Through his writing, we witness the Chinese immigrants' pursuit of a better life in the United States. Beyond their determination to reshape their identities and destinies, they must overcome numerous obstacles to achieve success. The author chronicles the experiences and achievements of successive waves of Chinese Americans and their descendants throughout the ages: they built infrastructure for their adopted countries, battled racial discrimination and the Chinese Exclusion Acts, navigated the tensions between blacks and whites, made remarkable contributions to scientific and technological advancements, and penned numerous literary classics, influencing American thinking about race and ethnicity. This is a history book that interweaves politics, society, economics, and culture. The author also inserts many personal stories into the narrative. Her views are often enlightening, allowing people to understand the meaning of the ethnic identity of "Chinese Americans", expand the definition of "American", and break the long-standing myths about Chinese Americans.
If "A History of Chinese Americans" is a journey of dispersal and wandering, then for author Chang Chun-ru, writing this book was also a journey. Writing the book required her to immerse herself in a vast amount of historical material, including oral histories, autobiographies, Chinese-language newspapers, diaries, court records, and immigration records. From these sources, she witnessed the diverse experiences of Chinese Americans and saw how they became an integral part of the American landscape. In this book, she attempts to depict the realities of Chinese Americans, past and present, restoring their diverse and authentic faces and portraying them as flesh-and-blood dreamers.
Celebrity recommendation: Shan Dexing (Distinguished Researcher at the Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica) and Bu Dazhong (Former Chief Editor of Apple Daily)
Lin Tiangui (Translator, amateur historian)
Lin Xiaoting (Researcher at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University)
Ma Ying-jeou (12th and 13th President of the Republic of China)
Chen Jingyu (Professor, Department of History, National Chung Hsing University)
Shan Dexing (Distinguished Researcher, Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica)
Tang Xiyong (Adjunct Researcher, Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica)
(Arranged by the number of strokes in surname)
"Rich in content and meticulously detailed, no other introductory book of its kind rivals this clearly structured and deeply moving history of the Chinese in America."—Jonathan D. Spence, Professor Emeritus of History at Yale University and author of The Search for Modern China
"A thought-provoking overview that demonstrates that Chinese people are an integral part of American history. ... The author's achievement is exemplary."—Christian Science Monitor
"Fascinating! ... Chang Chun-ju's 'A History of the Chinese in America' focuses on the struggles of Chinese Americans in the United States, detailing the price they paid and the harm they suffered. It's a bird's-eye view and highly readable history. ... Very engaging and passionate." - San Francisco Chronicle
"Comprehensive, elegantly written, and with penetrating analysis and passionate passion, this is the best representative work of Chinese American history for a new generation. Chang Sjun-ju brilliantly integrates the diverse experiences of Chinese Americans into 150 years of American history."—David Henry Hwang, playwright who won Obie and Tony Awards for "M. Butterfly" and "Flower Drum Song." "A book full of drama. ... Chang Sjun-ju's "Chinese in America" ​​not only tells many stories from American mining camps and Chinatowns but also persuasively returns to rural and urban China. Chang has found a great subject, and her stories are worth reading."—Book World, special issue of the Washington Post
"A book America should learn from... Chang's book is timely and should be read in every home and school, as she chronicles the hard-fought struggle of the Chinese community to earn their rightful place on equal terms with other Americans."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"The author tells the story in such detail that you should feel confident... It's crucial for our history. In the early 21st century, if we want to understand Americans today, we must first understand how Americans lived in the past and why they ended up here. Chang Chun-ju's story is comprehensive and an important part of American history." - Los Angeles Times
“This book chronicles the ongoing struggle for human rights and freedom with dramatic, often sweeping perspectives.”—The Oregonian, Portland
"Informative, stimulating, and entertaining to read." — Asian Week
"This book has the potential to become the most authoritative history of the Chinese American experience." - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The perspective is compelling, and through the stories of many characters, we understand the plight of Chinese people in the United States. ... The prose is elegant and profound." - San Jose Mercury News
"This captivating book chronicles the struggles and achievements of Chinese Americans. … Chang Chun-ru is one of the leading young historians working today. She has translated her extensive research into a compelling and unique history that is likely to be widely read."—Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
"If you love reading American history and want to understand the American experience, then this book, 'A History of Chinese Americans,' is a must-read. We are so fortunate to have such an incomparable author as Chang Chun-ju to tell us this important story in a timely manner."—James Bradley, author of "Flags of Our Fathers"
"The narrative is impressive...Epic in scale, yet effortlessly readable, the book is captivating, moving, and deeply informative. ...This is a book not only for all Chinese Americans, but also for all recent immigrants and well-meaning citizens who want to understand the flaws in American democracy."—George Koo, Pacific News Service

2018-10-03

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