From Chinatown to Every Town, How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States
How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States
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Zai Liang's "From Chinatown to Every Town" offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of Chinese immigration and its impact on the restaurant industry in the United States.
The book meticulously details how Chinese immigrants have moved beyond traditional hubs like New York City's Chinatown, establishing businesses across the country.
Liang's research highlights the role of employment agencies, Chinatown buses, and supply chains in facilitating this expansion.
The study also examines the economic and social integration of these immigrants in their new communities, challenging traditional notions of assimilation.
Ultimately, the book provides valuable insights into the dynamics of migration, entrepreneurship, and cultural adaptation in the modern era.
The book meticulously details how Chinese immigrants have moved beyond traditional hubs like New York City's Chinatown, establishing businesses across the country.
Liang's research highlights the role of employment agencies, Chinatown buses, and supply chains in facilitating this expansion.
The study also examines the economic and social integration of these immigrants in their new communities, challenging traditional notions of assimilation.
Ultimately, the book provides valuable insights into the dynamics of migration, entrepreneurship, and cultural adaptation in the modern era.
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Zai Liang. "From Chinatown to Every Town: How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States" (U California Press, 2023)
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Zai Liang. "From Chinatown to Every Town: How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States" (U California Press, 2023)
