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In Being Maori-Chinese Manying Ip rediscovers the voices of a fascinating group of New Zealanders. Telling the stories of seven families from the late nineteenth century to the present, the book casts light on the historical and contemporary relations between Maori and Chinese in New Zealand. Today's Maori-Chinese, reaffirming their multiple roots and cultural advantages, are playing increasingly important roles in New Zealand society.
Being Maori-Chinese : Mixed Identities General
| ISBN | 9781869403997 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Auckland Univ Pr |
| Pages | 255 |
| List Price | $34.95 |
| Author | Ip, Manying |
| Publication Date | 06/01/2008 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 8 Inches (US)Width: 5.5 Inches (US)Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 0.5 Pounds (US) |
Presenting the stories behind several generations of seven Maori-Chinese families whose voices have seldom been heard before, this account casts a fascinating light on the historical and contemporary relations between Maori and Chinese in New Zealand. The two groups first came into contact in the late 19th century and often lived and interacted closely, leading to intermarriage and large families. By the 1930s, proximity and similarities had brought many Maori-Chinese families together, the majority of whom had to deal with cultural differences and discrimination. The growing political confidence of Maori since the 1970s and the more recent tensions around Asian immigration have put pressure on the relationship and the families dual identities. Todays Maori-Chinese, reaffirming their multiple roots and cultural advantages, are playing increasingly important roles in New Zealand society. This account is oral history at its most compellingan absorbing read for anyone interested in the complex yet rewarding topic of cultural interactions between indigenous and immigrant groups.
In Being Maori-Chinese Manying Ip rediscovers the voices of a fascinating group of New Zealanders. Telling the stories of seven families from the late nineteenth century to the present, the book casts light on the historical and contemporary relations between Maori and Chinese in New Zealand. Today's Maori-Chinese, reaffirming their multiple roots and cultural advantages, are playing increasingly important roles in New Zealand society.
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