Consuming Citizenship: Children of Asian Immigrant Entrepreneurs by Lisa Sun-Hee

Description: Consuming Citizenship by Lisa Sun-Hee Park Consuming Citizenship investigates how Korean American and Chinese American children of entrepreneurial immigrants demonstrate their social citizenship as Americans through conspicuous consumption. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Consuming Citizenship investigates how Korean American and Chinese American children of entrepreneurial immigrants demonstrate their social citizenship as Americans through conspicuous consumption. The American immigrant entrepreneur has played a central role in projecting the American ideology of freedom and equality. The children of these immigrants are seen as evidence of an open society. While it appears that these children have readily adapted to American culture, questions remain as to why second-generation Asian Americans feel compelled to convince others of their legitimacy and the way they go about asserting their citizenship status. Extending our understanding of such children beyond the traditional emphasis on assimilation, the author argues that their consumptive behavior is a significant expression of their paradoxical position as citizens who taddle the boundaries of social inclusion and exclusion. Back Cover "Lisa Parks fascinating foray into the lives of Asian immigrant entrepreneurs children is at once illuminating and inspiring. Based upon extensive interviews and careful research, Consuming Citizenship challenges superficial stereotypes and provides nuanced portraits. Written with verve, it is an indispensable text for understanding the new generation of Asian Americans." -John Lie,University of California, Berkeley Flap Consuming Citizenship investigates how Korean American and Chinese American children of entrepreneurial immigrants demonstrate their social citizenship as Americans through conspicuous consumption. The American immigrant entrepreneur has played a central role in projecting the American ideology of meritocracy and equality. The children of these immigrants are seen as evidence of an open society. While it appears that these children have readily adapted to American culture, questions remain as to why second-generation Asian Americans feel compelled to convince others of their legitimacy and the way they go about asserting their citizenship status. Extending our understanding of such children beyond the traditional emphasis on assimilation, the author argues that their consumptive behavior is a significant expression of their paradoxical position as citizens who straddle the boundaries of social inclusion and exclusion. Author Biography Lisa Sun-Hee Park is Assistant Professor in the Ethnic Studies Department and the Urban Studies and Planning Program at the University of California, San Diego. She is co-author of The Silicon Valley of Dreams: Environmental Injustice, Immigrant Workers, and the High-tech Global Economy (2002). Table of Contents @fmct:Contents @toc4:List of Tablesiii Acknowledgmentsiii @toc2:Chapter OneConsumptive Citizenship1 Chapter TwoMinding the Family Store000 Chapter ThreeSearching for a "Normal" Family000 Chapter FourThe Business in Childrens Lives000 Chapter FiveThe American Narrative of Asian Immigration000 Chapter SixConsumption Fantasies of Upward Mobility000 Chapter SevenConsumption, Democracy, and the Good Immigrant000 @toc4:Appendices000 Notes000 References000 Index000 Review "Lisa Parks fascinating foray into the lives of Asian immigrant entrepreneurs children is at once illuminating and inspiring. Based upon extensive interviews and careful research, Consuming Citizenship challenges superficial stereotypes and provides nuanced portraits. Written with verve, it is an indispensable text for understanding the new generation of Asian Americans." - John Lie,University of California, Berkeley Long Description Consuming Citizenship investigates how Korean American and Chinese American children of entrepreneurial immigrants demonstrate their social citizenship as Americans through conspicuous consumption. The American immigrant entrepreneur has played a central role in projecting the American ideology of meritocracy and equality. The children of these immigrants are seen as evidence of an open society. While it appears that these children have readily adapted to American culture, questions remain as to why second-generation Asian Americans feel compelled to convince others of their legitimacy and the way they go about asserting their citizenship status. Extending our understanding of such children beyond the traditional emphasis on assimilation, the author argues that their consumptive behavior is a significant expression of their paradoxical position as citizens who straddle the boundaries of social inclusion and exclusion. Review Quote Lisa Parks fascinating foray into the lives of Asian immigrant entrepreneurs children is at once illuminating and inspiring. Based upon extensive interviews and careful research, Consuming Citizenship challenges superficial stereotypes and provides nuanced portraits. Written with verve, it is an indispensable text for understanding the new generation of Asian Americans." Details ISBN0804752486 Author Lisa Sun-Hee Park Short Title CONSUMING CITIZENSHIP Pages 184 Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804752486 ISBN-13 9780804752480 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Imprint Stanford University Press Subtitle Children of Asian Immigrant Entrepreneurs Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Illustrations 13 tables Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780804752480 UK Release Date 2005-08-22 AU Release Date 2005-08-22 NZ Release Date 2005-08-22 US Release Date 2005-08-22 Series Asian America Publication Date 2005-08-22 Alternative 9780804752473 DEWEY 305.895/7073 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159397455;

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