Imagining the Filipino American Diaspora


LOOKING TO PLACE A BULK ORDER?CLICK HERE

Piracy-free
Piracy-free
Assured Quality
Assured Quality
Secure Transactions
Secure Transactions
Fast Delivery
Fast Delivery
Sustainably Printed
Sustainably Printed
Delivery Options
Please enter pincode to check delivery time.
*COD & Shipping Charges may apply on certain items.
Review final details at checkout.

About The Book

First published in 1998. The Philippines play a major role in expanding the international Filipino community through its promotion of international labor migration-Filipinos can currently be found in over 130 countries throughout the world. As the first major work to conceive of Filipino immigration as a diaspora this study analyses the diasporic nature of Filipino relations identities and communities and shows how these transnational phenomena are socially constructed by the everyday actions and activities of Filipino Americans. Instead of focusing on an ethnic minority and its relation to its host society a diasporic perspective places emphasis on the transnational relations created and maintained among that minority its homeland and other diasporic communities. Transnational ties are evident in the movement of people money consumer goods information and ideas. Diaspora represents a new and fluid conceptual image quite apart from the usual coordinates based on physical location territory and distance. Transnational relations and practices will continue to be an increasingly important dimension of the Filipino American community because of the ongoing family-based immigration from the Philippines further technological advances in communication and transportation the expansion of transnational capital and continuing racism and discrimination all of which have made it necessary for Filipinos in the United States the Philippines and throughout the world to create and maintain diasporic lives and culture.
downArrow

Details