The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Overseas
Lynn Pan, Editor
The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Overseas offers a panoramic view of past and present overseas Chinese communities worldwide. From their arrival as laborers in the British colonies to their emergence as a force in Indonesia, Chinese emigrants have carried the experiences of China to other continents and civilizations, in the process modifying and enriching them. This book reflects the diverse histories and traditions that produced this diaspora.
Hardcover 1999
Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups
Stephan Thernstrom, Editor
Ann Orlov, Managing Editor
Oscar Handlin, Consulting Editor
The Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups is a guide to the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of the more than 100 ethnic groups who live in the United States. The origins, history and present situation of the familiar as well as the virtually unknown are presented succinctly and objectively.
Hardcover 1980