Race, Law, and "The Chinese Puzzle" in Imperial Britain

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Race, Law, and "The Chinese Puzzle" in Imperial Britain

In the early twentieth century, Chinese immigration became the focal point for racial panic in Britain. Fears about its moral and economic impact - amplified by press sensationalism and lurid fictional portrayals of London's original 'Chinatown' as a den of vice and iniquity - prompted mass arrests, deportations, and mob violence. Even after the neighborhood was demolished and its inhabitants dispersed, the stereotype of the Chinese criminal mastermind and other 'yellow peril' images remained as permanent aspects of British culture. This painstakingly researched study traces the historical evolution of Chinese communities in Britain during this period, revealing their significance in the development of race as a category in British culture, law, and politics.

Country	USA
Author	S. Auerbach
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Palgrave Macmillan
EAN	9781137281975
Edition	2009
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1137281979
Label	Palgrave Macmillan
Manufacturer	Palgrave Macmillan
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	268
PublicationDate	2013-01-08
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
ReleaseDate	2013-01-08
Studio	Palgrave Macmillan

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