Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics
Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996272
Book • Nonfiction
1996
Adult
18+ years
1810L
Super Short Summary
In Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics, Lisa Lowe examines how Asian American individuals navigate identity, immigration, and citizenship within the U.S. She highlights cultural practices, literature, and political interventions, emphasizing the complexities and contradictions in representing Asian American experiences and critiquing U.S. multiculturalism and its socio-political implications.
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
Mysterious
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Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics by Lisa Lowe is highly acclaimed for its critical analysis of race, identity, and culture. Lowe's articulation of Asian American experiences is praised for its depth and scholarly insight. However, some critics find the text dense and challenging for general readers. Overall, it is a profound contribution to cultural studies and ethnic history.
Who Should Read Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics?
Readers interested in Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics by Lisa Lowe would likely have an affinity for critical race theory, cultural studies, and diaspora experiences. Similar works include The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon and Borderlands/La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldúa.
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272
Book • Nonfiction
1996
Adult
18+ years
1810L
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