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New Books in Japanese Studies

Michael R. Jin, "Citizens, Immigrants, and the Stateless: A Japanese American Diaspora in the Pacific" (Stanford UP, 2021)

Aug 19, 2023
Dr. Michael R. Jin, author of Citizens, Immigrants, and the Stateless, discusses the Japanese American diaspora in the Pacific. Topics include Asian exclusion, citizenship challenges, co-opting personal stories, loyalty struggles, and post-war occupation struggles.
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  • The book 'Citizens, Immigrants, and the Stateless: The Japanese American Diaspora in the Pacific' delves into the intertwined histories of Asian exclusion, colonialism in Asia, and changing ideas about citizenship and migration in the Asia Pacific region.
  • The podcast episode emphasizes the role of the Key Bay, second-generation Japanese Americans who faced challenges due to their language skills and cultural upbringing, highlighting the complexities of their loyalty and citizenship.

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Japanese American Diaspora in the Pacific

The podcast episode explores the book 'Citizens, Immigrants, and the Stateless: The Japanese American Diaspora in the Pacific' by Dr. Michael Jin, which examines the trans-Pacific diaspora of second-generation Japanese Americans during the 20th century. The book delves into the intertwined histories of Asian exclusion, colonialism in Asia, and changing ideas about citizenship and migration in the Asia Pacific region. It sheds light on the experiences of Nisei migrants, who faced challenges such as being perceived as potentially pro-Japanese during World War II. The author emphasizes the need to expand the narratives of Japanese American history beyond traditional accounts of loyalty and assimilation.

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