Ah ku and karayuki-san
James Francis Warren
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Ah ku and karayuki-san
Published
2003
Publisher
Singapore University Press
Pages
433
ISBN-10
9971692678
Description
"Among the many groups of workers whose labor built Singapore in the 20th century, there may be none as marginalized in memory as the women who travelled from China and Japan to work in Singapore as prostitutes. This study sketches in the trade in women and children in Asia, and - making innovative use of Coroner's Inquests and other records - hones in on the details of the prostitutes lives in the colonial city: the daily brothel routine, personal crises and violence, social relations, leisure, mobility, disease and death." "The result is a powerful historical account of human nature, of human relationships, of pride, prejudice, struggle and spirit. Ordinary people tumble from the pages of the records: they talk about choice of partners, love and betrayal, desperation and alienation, drawing us into their lives." "This social history is a powerful corrective to the romantic image of colonial Singapore as a city of excitement, sophistication, exotic charm and easy sex."--BOOK JACKET
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ah ku and karayuki-san?
This edition of Ah ku and karayuki-san has approximately 433 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ah ku and karayuki-san?
For most readers, Ah ku and karayuki-san typically takes between 9h 1m and 6h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ah ku and karayuki-san?
The estimated word count for Ah ku and karayuki-san is approximately 108,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ah ku and karayuki-san?
Ah ku and karayuki-san was written by James Francis Warren.
When was Ah ku and karayuki-san published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.