Politicizing Asian American Literature - Towards a Critical Multiculturalism (Paperback)

This book examines U.S. multiculturalism from the perspective of Asian American writings, drawing contrasts between politically acquiescent multiculturalism and politically conscious multiculturalism. Chae discusses the works of writers who have highlighted a critical awareness of Asian Americans' social and economic status and their position as 'unassimilable aliens', 'yellow perils', 'coolies', 'modern-day high tech coolies', or as a 'model minority', which were ideologically woven through the complex interactions of capital and labor in the U.S. cultural and labor history. Chae suggests that more productive means of analysis must be brought to the understanding of Asian American writings, many of which have been attempting to raise awareness of the politicizing effects of U.S. multiculturalism.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in Asian Americans
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	2008
Authors:	Youngsuk Chae
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	182
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-51290-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-51290-5
Barcode:	9780415512909

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