A Chinaman's chance
Eric Liu • 2014 • PublicAffairs
- Author
- Eric Liu
- First published
- 2014
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs
- Genres
- Biography · Science
- ISBN
- 9781322548630
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A Chinaman's Chance was published by PublicAffairs in 2014 as a series of essays exploring the complexities of Asian American identity. Eric Liu, a writer and former speechwriter for Bill Clinton, constructed this collection to examine how Asian Americans negotiate their roles in a rapidly changing American social and political landscape, moving away from traditional narratives of assimilation and toward a more nuanced understanding of cultural hybridity.
The design and content of the book reflect Liu's background as an advocate for civic engagement and political discourse. By blending personal memoir with cultural critique, Liu intended to challenge static perceptions of the 'model minority' myth. The work was generally received as a thoughtful, introspective contribution to the ongoing national conversation about race, immigration, and the evolving definition of what it means to be truly American.
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