Politicizing Asian American Literature: Towards a Critical Multiculturalism Contributor(s): Chae, Youngsuk (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415512905 ISBN-13: 9780415512909 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - Asian American - Social Science | Demography - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies |
Dewey: 810.989 |
Series: Studies in Asian Americans |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6" W x 9" (0.56 lbs) 182 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book examines U.S. multiculturalism from the perspective of Asian American writings, drawing contrasts between politically acquiescent multiculturalism and politically conscious multiculturalism. Chae discusses the works of writers who have highlighted a critical awareness of Asian Americans' social and economic status and their position as 'unassimilable aliens', 'yellow perils', 'coolies', 'modern-day high tech coolies', or as a 'model minority', which were ideologically woven through the complex interactions of capital and labor in the U.S. cultural and labor history. Chae suggests that more productive means of analysis must be brought to the understanding of Asian American writings, many of which have been attempting to raise awareness of the politicizing effects of U.S. multiculturalism. |