The Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion, and the Making of the Alien in America
The Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion, and the Making of the Alien in America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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BetaThe Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion, and the Making of the Alien in America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018360
Book • Nonfiction
Western United States • 1880s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion, and the Making of the Alien in America, Beth Lew-Williams examines the late 19th-century anti-Chinese violence and policies in America. The book explores how Chinese individuals were pathologized as outsiders, leading to profound impacts on immigration laws and shaping the concept of the "alien" in American society.
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Unnerving
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The Chinese Must Go by Beth Lew-Williams is praised for its thorough research and insightful analysis of exclusionary policies against Chinese immigrants in America. Positive reviews highlight its detailed narrative and historical significance. Some critics find the writing dense, which may deter casual readers. Overall, it is a significant contribution to immigration and ethnic history studies.
Who Should Read The Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion, and the Making of the Alien in America?
Readers interested in The Chinese Must Go are typically intrigued by American history, immigration, and race relations. Fans of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and The Origins of the Urban Crisis by Thomas Sugrue might appreciate this exploration of xenophobia and policy in shaping U.S. identity.
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Book • Nonfiction
Western United States • 1880s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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