Americans First
Chinese Americans and the Second World War
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Temple University Press,U.S.
Published:15th Mar '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
During the Second World War, Chinese Americans contributed to the war effort by joining the armed forces and working in the defense industries. This title traces the history of the 14th Air Service Group, a segregated outfit of Chinese Americans sent to China in support of the American Army Air Corps and the Chinese Air Force.Analyses how Chinese Americans ventured beyond the confines of Chinatown by joining the military and working in defense industries
"Wong's book on the experiences of Chinese Americans during World War II will not only go a long way to fill in the gaps but also challenge students to think critically about social change for Asian Americans during Word War II. He skillfully employs numerous quotes from newspaper sources and interviews to tell this complicated history of ethnic tensions and racial formation. Americans First is a terrific book for course use. By illuminating a little known area of Asian American history, the book provokes much discussion and debate."
—Mary Ting Yi Lui, Yale University
"Americans First is insightful, beautifully written and highly readable from beginning to end.... an excellent reference for anyone interested in Asian American history, US-China relations, identity politics and migration studies."
—The Journal of Chinese Overseas
ISBN: 9781592138401
Dimensions: 210mm x 140mm x 20mm
Weight: unknown
272 pages