{"title":"Mae Ngai","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Mae Ngai, a distinguished historian celebrated for her in-depth exploration of immigration and ethnicity in the United States. Mae Ngai is particularly known for shedding light on the experiences and historical impact of Asian immigrant communities, a subject that continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about immigration policy and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her critically acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Question\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as an insightful examination of the global history of Chinese migration, focusing on the economic and social dynamics in different regions, including the United States, Australia, and South Africa. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Ngai unravels the complexities of the Chinese diaspora, challenging stereotypes and offering a nuanced perspective on their contributions and struggles throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, Mae Ngai's books provide a rich tapestry of historical analysis combined with compelling storytelling. Her works are not only educational but also encourage readers to reflect on broader themes of race, globalization, and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Mae Ngai's work to gain a deeper understanding of the historical forces that have shaped the modern world and the ongoing 'Chinese Question' that continues to influence global discourse on immigration and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chinese-question-by-mae-ngai-9781324036104","title":"The Chinese Question","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn roughly five decades, between 1848 and 1899, more gold was removed from the earth than had been mined in the 3,000 preceding years, bringing untold wealth to individuals and nations. But friction between Chinese and white settlers on the goldfields of California, Australia, and South Africa catalysed a global battle over \"the Chinese Question\": would the United States and the British Empire outlaw Chinese immigration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinguished history of the Chinese diaspora and global capitalism chronicles how a feverish alchemy of race and money brought Chinese people to the West and reshaped the nineteenth-century world. Drawing on ten years of research across five continents, prize-winning historian Mae Ngai narrates the story of the thousands of Chinese who left their homeland in pursuit of gold, and how they formed communities and organisations to help navigate their perilous new world. Out of their encounters with whites, and the emigrants' assertion of autonomy and humanity, arose the pernicious western myth of the \"coolie\" labourer, a racist stereotype used to drive anti-Chinese sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the turn of the twentieth century, the United States and the British Empire had answered \"the Chinese Question\" with laws that excluded Chinese people from immigration and citizenship. Ngai explains how this happened and argues that Chinese exclusion was not extraneous to the emergent global economy but an integral part of it. \u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Question\u003c\/em\u003e masterfully links important themes in world history and economics, from Europe's subjugation of China to the rise of the international gold standard and the invention of racist, anti-Chinese stereotypes that persist to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000771330284,"sku":"9781324036104","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11045433482659.jpg?v=1763303418"},{"product_id":"the-chinese-question-by-mae-ngai-9780393634167","title":"The Chinese Question","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn roughly five decades between 1848 and 1899, more gold was removed from the earth than had been mined in the 3,000 preceding years, bringing untold wealth to individuals and nations. 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