Paradise redefined
Vanessa L. Fong
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Paradise redefined
Published
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
267
ISBN-13
9780804772662
Description
The author continues to track the experiences of many of the initial cohort of Chinese only-children (now college-age) that were part of her 2004 groundbreaking ethnographic exploration of the social, economic, and psychological development of children born since China's one-child policy was introduced in 1979. Here she tracks their experiences as they study abroad in Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, North America, and Singapore. While earning a prestigious college education in China is the main path to elite status, study abroad provides an alternative channel by offering a particularly flexible "developed world" citizenship. This flexible citizenship promises the potential for greater happiness and freedom afforded by transnational mobility, but also brings with it unexpected suffering, ambivalence, and disappointment. Paradise Redefined offers insights into China's globalization by examining the expectations and experiences that affect how various Chinese students make decisions about studying abroad, staying abroad, immigration, and returning home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paradise redefined?
This edition of Paradise redefined has approximately 267 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 Paradise redefined?
For most readers, Paradise redefined typically takes between 5h 34m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 66,750 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 Paradise redefined?
The estimated word count for Paradise redefined is approximately 66,750 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 Paradise redefined?
Paradise redefined was written by Vanessa L. Fong.
When was Paradise redefined published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.