02561cam a22003013u 4500 43421 UtSlPG 20260610134009.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Culin, Stewart, 1858-1929 China in America : A study in the social life of the Chinese in the eastern cities of the United States Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-08 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "China in America" by Stewart Culin is a scholarly examination of the social life of Chinese immigrants in Eastern cities of the United States, presented as a paper to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in the late 19th century. This work discusses the cultural practices, social structures, and economic activities of the Chinese community during a time of significant immigration following the gold rush and the subsequent influx of laborers in the wake of disturbances in China. The author aims to shed light on the everyday life and complex identity of these immigrants, often misunderstood and marginalized in American society. The book delves into various aspects of Chinese life in America, primarily focusing on their communal organization, occupational roles, and cultural traditions. Culin describes how Chinese immigrants, primarily single men, established themselves in different trades, particularly laundry and grocery businesses, creating a network of support that reflects their familial and clan ties. The narrative highlights the distinctions between various groups from different regions in China, their religious beliefs, and the strong sense of community forged in the face of discrimination and economic hardship. Through careful observations, Culin dispels stereotypes surrounding Chinese laborers, illustrating their diligence and adaptability while emphasizing the cultural richness that they brought to America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese -- United States -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43421 84260 84260