Isbn: 9781528498500 - alien americans (classic reprint): a study of race relations: a study of race relations (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex history of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States, focusing specifically on the experiences of the Chinese and Japanese in California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author meticulously analyzes the social, economic, and political forces that fueled prejudice against these immigrant groups, revealing how deep-seated fears about racial difference, labor competition, and national security coalesced to shape public opinion and policy. The book's exploration of anti-Asian sentiment in California is particularly compelling, as it illustrates how anxieties about "the Yellow Peril" and concerns about the impact of "coolie" labor on American livelihoods created a volatile atmosphere that often erupted in violence. Through detailed accounts of riots, boycotts, and discriminatory legislation, the author underscores the deep-rooted nature of anti-immigrant sentiment and its enduring legacy. The book goes beyond simply chronicling events, delving into the psychological underpinnings of prejudice, examining how racial stereotypes and anxieties about cultural difference fostered a climate of hostility and exclusion. Ultimately, this book offers a powerful reminder of the enduring struggle against prejudice and the need for greater understanding and tolerance in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…