The Chinese Overseas
Wang Gungwu
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The Chinese Overseas
by Wang Gungwu
Published
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9780674044814
Description
"The Chinese overseas now number 25 to 30 million, yet the 2,000-year history of Chinese attempts to venture abroad and the underlying values affecting that migration have never before been presented in a broad overview. Despite centuries of prohibition against leaving the land and traveling and settling overseas, the "earthbound" Chinese - first traders, then peasants and workers - eventually found new sources of livelihood abroad. The practice of sojourning, being always temporarily away from home, was the answer the Chinese overseas found to deal with imperial and orthodox concerns. Today their challenge is to find an alternative to either returning or assimilating by seeking a new kind of autonomy in a world that will come to acknowledge the ideal of multicultural states."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Chinese Overseas?
This edition of The Chinese Overseas has approximately 160 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 The Chinese Overseas?
For most readers, The Chinese Overseas typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 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 The Chinese Overseas?
The estimated word count for The Chinese Overseas is approximately 40,000 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 The Chinese Overseas?
The Chinese Overseas was written by Wang Gungwu.
When was The Chinese Overseas published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.