Chinese Working-Class Lives: Getting By in Taiwan (The Anthropology of Contemporary Issues)

The Chinese live in many climates, speak many languages, and follow widely differing customs. Taiwan’s working class has been shaped by Chinese tradition, by colonialism, and by rapid industrialization. This book defines that class, explores that history, and presents with sensitive honesty the life experiences of some of its women and men. Hill Gates first provides a solid and informative introduction to Taiwan’s history, showing how... Hill Gates. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 231-250.