Zainichi (Koreans in Japan): Diasporic Nationalism and Postcolonial Identity
John Lie
(Author)
Description
This book traces the origins and transformations of a people-the Zainichi, or Koreans "residing in Japan." Using a wide range of arguments and evidence-historical and comparative, political and social, literary and pop-cultural-John Lie reveals the social and historical conditions that gave rise to Zainichi identity, while exploring its vicissitudes and complexity. In the process he sheds light on the vexing topics of diaspora, migration, identity, and group formation.Product Details
Price
$41.94
Publisher
University of California Press
Publish Date
November 17, 2008
Pages
243
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.9 X 0.7 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780520258204
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About the Author
John Lie is Class of 1959 Professor of Sociology and Dean of International and Area Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
