1st Book Sharing: Chinese Among Others: Emigration in Modern Times
Upcoming Event
| Introduction | To encourage students to read and to facilitate more interactions with faculty members, the New Era Institute of International Education has organized a monthly two-hour reading club led by academic staff. The inaugural session will be conducted by Dr. Lew Siew Boon, Assistant Professor of the Institute. All are welcome to participate in the discussion or attend as observers. |
| Speaker | Dr. Lew Siew Boon (Assistant Professor, Institute of International Education) |
| Reading Material | Kuhn, Philip A. (2008). Chinese Among Others: Emigration in Modern Times. NUS Press. [Chinese translation] Kuhn, Philip A., translated by Li Minghuan: The Chinese Among Others: History of Modern Chinese Emigration, Nanjing: Jiangsu People's Publishing House, 2018. |
| Content Overview | The Chinese Among Others: History of Modern Chinese Emigration presents a comprehensive five-century history of Chinese emigration within the broader context of global developments. The author explores the complex interactions between "Chinese" and surrounding "others," highlighting how overseas Chinese, as outsiders, need to understand and coexist with these "others," who, in turn, continually assess these newcomers. Are the "Chinese" and "others" new friends seeking mutual development, or are they competitors with ulterior motives? Are the "Chinese" allies bringing new benefits and opportunities, potential troublemakers, or even adversaries? In this reading session, the Speaker will delve into these questions. |
| Seminar Information | Date: November 24, 2022 (Thursday) Time:7.30pm - 9.00pm Platform: ZOOM Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/bp4uyeav *Free registration, due by November 23, 2022. |
