Chinese St. Louis offers the first empirical study of a Midwestern Chinese American community from its nineteenth-century origins to the present. As in many cities; Chinese newcomers were soon segregated in an enclave; in St. Louis the enclave was called Hop Alley. Huping Ling shows how; over time; the community grew and dispersed until it was no longer marked by physical boundaries. She argues that the St. Louis experience departs from the standard models of Chinese settlement in urban areas; which are based on studies of coastal cities. Developing the concept of a cultural community; Ling shows how Chinese Americans in St. Louis have formed and maintained cultural institutions and organizations for social and political purposes throughout the city; which serve as the community's infrastructure. Thus the history of Chinese Americans in St. Louis more closely parallels that of other urban ethnic groups and offers new insight into the range of adaptation and assimilation experience in the United States.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Well Written with Excellent Sources by a Knowledgeable OfficerBy CustomerThe author has more than two decades of experience in the area; serving as a U.S. Army Foreign Area Officer in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). In addition to a MA in East Asian Studies from Harvard University and a Masters in Military Arts and Science from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; he is also an alumnus of the Republic of Korea Army College and Sogang University's Center for Korean Studies.I read this book with great interest; focusing on the modern tactics of North Korea. The text is well written and supported mostly by primary sources with plentiful footnotes. Minnich also points out discrepancies in the historical records - such as the creation of the North Korean People's Army - where different sources vary on key dates and decisions. I appreciate these differences in that it shows that the author did not simply patch over the discrepancies and paint a pretty picture for the reader.The actual text - minus the introduction; forward; and appendices; is around 100 pages and is a quick read.The appendices; bibliography; and uber-useful glossary of key terms are nearly as valuable as the text itself.If you are a student of Korean history; or a Soldier; Marine; Sailor; or Airman faced with deploying to Korea; or a military officer; I highly recommend this text.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Clausewitz reversedBy Michael VaughtMinnich; who was a foreign area officer for the United States Army; has written the most comprehensive; yet accessible; history of the north Korean military founding. I highly recommend this book if you're interested in understanding why this middle state acts and reacts the way it does. Much as we pretend to understand 360 degree conflict; the Koreans have demonstrated a proficiency that makes all things political flow from the military; rather than our typical Clausewitzian reverse. It is an older book but most worth the study.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very well doneBy W. W. TurnbowA lot of information. Well written...it flows well. The author is obviously well- read in military matters. I'm glad I bought the book. The historical aspect of the Korean war is about as valuable as is the info about the modern army.
