Intimate encounters
Lieba Faier
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Intimate encounters
by Lieba Faier
Published
2009
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780520944596
Description
Lieba Faier investigates the processes by which Filipina women who emigrated to work in rural Japan in hostess bars have overcome initial hostilities to become regarded as 'ideal, traditional Japanese brides'. 'Intimate Encounters' shows how changes to culture & identity come about through ordinary interpersonal exchanges.
Subjects
Mga limbas sa lupa ni Muhammad (Saudi Arabia)
Empowering migrant women
Firipin dekasegi rōdōsha
Maid to order in Hong Kong
The odyssey of the Filipino migrant workers to the Gulf Region
Filipino female labor migration to Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Intimate encounters?
This edition of Intimate encounters has approximately 304 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 Intimate encounters?
For most readers, Intimate encounters typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 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 Intimate encounters?
The estimated word count for Intimate encounters is approximately 76,000 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 Intimate encounters?
Intimate encounters was written by Lieba Faier.
When was Intimate encounters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.