Forbidden Workers
Peter Kwong
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Forbidden Workers
by Peter Kwong
Published
May 1, 1999
Publisher
New Press
Pages
273
ISBN-13
9781565845176
ISBN-10
156584517X
Description
Forbidden Workers tells the full story of recent Chinese immigration to this country. Author Peter Kwong has interviewed countless workers, activists, Chinatown powerbrokers, and "snakeheads" (smugglers who bring immigrants to the United States) and has traveled to China to talk with families of immigrants. The result is an unprecedented look at an invisible community within American society - and at a billion-dollar industry whose commodity is workers who labor in conditions approaching modern slavery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Forbidden Workers?
This edition of Forbidden Workers has approximately 273 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 Forbidden Workers?
For most readers, Forbidden Workers typically takes between 5h 41m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,250 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 Forbidden Workers?
The estimated word count for Forbidden Workers is approximately 68,250 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 Forbidden Workers?
Forbidden Workers was written by Peter Kwong.
When was Forbidden Workers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.