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Paradise Redefined

Transnational Chinese Students and the Quest for Flexible Citizenship in the Developed World

By: Vanessa Fong

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Paradise Redefined

Transnational Chinese Students and the Quest for Flexible Citizenship in the Developed World

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In 2004, Vanessa Fong offered a groundbreaking ethnographic exploration of the social, economic, and psychological development of children born since China's one-child policy was introduced in 1979. Her book Only Hope left readers with a picture of stressed, ambitious adolescents for whom elite status was the ultimate goal, though relatively few were in a position to achieve it. In Paradise Redefined, Fong tracks the experiences of many in her initial cohort of Chinese only-children—now college-age—as they study abroad in Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, North America, and Singapore. While earning a prestigious college education in China is the main path to elite status, study abroad provides an alternative channel by offering a particularly flexible "developed world" citizenship. This flexible citizenship promises the potential for greater happiness and freedom afforded by transnational mobility, but also brings with it unexpected suffering, ambivalence, and disappointment. Paradise Redefined offers insights into China's globalization by examining the expectations and experiences that affect how various Chinese students make decisions about studying abroad, staying abroad, immigration, and returning home.

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0804781753

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Women Who Change the World

Stories from the Fight for Social Justice

By: Loretta Ross,Hilary Moore,Roz Pelles,Vanessa Nosie,Betty Yu,Malkia Devich-Cyril,Priscilla Gonzalez,Terese Howard,Yomara Velez

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Women Who Change the World

Stories from the Fight for Social Justice

By: Loretta Ross,Hilary Moore,Roz Pelles,Vanessa Nosie,Betty Yu,Malkia Devich-Cyril,Priscilla Gonzalez,Terese Howard,Yomara Velez

Nine women who have dedicated their lives to the struggle for social justice—movement leaders, organizers, and cultural workers—tell their life stories in their own words. Sharing their most vulnerable and affirming moments, they talk about the origins of their political awakenings, their struggles and aspirations, insights and victories, and what it is that keeps them going in the fight for a better world, filled with justice, hope, love and joy. Featuring Malkia Devich-Cyril, Priscilla Gonzalez, Terese Howard, Hilary Moore, Vanessa Nosie, Roz Pelles, Loretta Ross, Yomara Velez, and Betty Yu

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City Lights Books

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0872868974

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9780872868977

Only Hope

Coming of Age Under China’s One-Child Policy

By: Vanessa L. Fong

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Only Hope

Coming of Age Under China’s One-Child Policy

By: Vanessa L. Fong

This is the first book to examine the high-pressure lives of teenagers born under China's one-child family policy. Based on a survey of 2,273 students and 27 months of participant-observation in Chinese homes and schools, it explores the social, economic, and psychological consequences of the one-child policy.

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Stanford University Press

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080475330X

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Women in Republican China: A Sourcebook

A Sourcebook

By: Hua R. Lan,Vanessa L. Fong

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Women in Republican China: A Sourcebook

A Sourcebook

By: Hua R. Lan,Vanessa L. Fong

Exploring one of the most dynamic and contested regions of the world, this series includes works on political, economic, cultural, and social changes in modern and contemporary Asia and the Pacific.

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Routledge

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1317325214

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9781317325215

Footprint Focus - Kolkata and West Bengal

By: Vanessa Betts

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Footprint Focus - Kolkata and West Bengal

By: Vanessa Betts

Brimming with information on the cultural corner of India, this Footprintfocus guide will take you from the hill station of Darjeeling to Sunderbans Tiger Reserve.

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Footprint Travel Guides

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1909268410

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9781909268418

Deceit and Other Possibilities

Stories

By: Vanessa Hua

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Deceit and Other Possibilities

Stories

By: Vanessa Hua

[A] searing debut." —i>O, The Oprah Magazine In her powerful collection, first published in 2016 and now featuring new stories, Vanessa Hua gives voice to immigrant families navigating a shifting America. Tied to their ancestral and adopted homelands in ways unimaginable in generations past, these memorable characters span both worlds but belong to none, illustrating the conflict between self and society, tradition and change. This all–new edition of Deceit and Other Possibilities marks the emergence of a remarkable writer.

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Catapult

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1640093486

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9781640093485

Wilmslow Through Time

By: Vanessa Greatorex

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Wilmslow Through Time

By: Vanessa Greatorex

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wilmslow has changed and developed over the last century.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445632284

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9781445632285

Sport Startups

New Advances in Entrepreneurship

By: Vanessa Ratten

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Sport Startups

New Advances in Entrepreneurship

By: Vanessa Ratten

Sport Startups: New Advances in Entrepreneurship examines the global growth of startup enterprises in the sports sector and addresses how they contribute to new developments in business innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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178973083X

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9781789730838

Delhi to Kolkata Footprint Focus Guide

By: Vanessa Betts,Victoria McCulloch

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Delhi to Kolkata Footprint Focus Guide

By: Vanessa Betts,Victoria McCulloch

This region takes in the contrasts of India. From the brash and chaotic Delhi, through Varanasi, India’s holiest city, to the cultural hub that is Kolkata, these cities will truly provide an experience of India. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these dynamic destinations. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to Delhi, Varanasi and Kolkata. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from tightly packed markets to visiting the holy riverbank. • Detailed maps for Delhi, Kolkata and other key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Delhi to Kolkata provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of India’s most fascinating regions. The content of Footprint Focus Delhi to Kolkata guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

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Footprint Travel Guides

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1909268402

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9781909268401

Cues

Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

By: Vanessa Van Edwards

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Cues

Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

By: Vanessa Van Edwards

Wall Street Journal bestseller! For anyone who wants to be heard at work, earn that overdue promotion, or win more clients, deals, and projects, the bestselling author of Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards, shares her advanced guide to improving professional relationships through the power of cues. What makes someone charismatic? Why do some captivate a room, while others have trouble managing a small meeting? What makes some ideas spread, while other good ones fall by the wayside? If you have ever been interrupted in meetings, overlooked for career opportunities or had your ideas ignored, your cues may be the problem – and the solution. Cues – the tiny signals we send to others 24/7 through our body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection – have a massive impact on how we, and our ideas, come across. Our cues can either enhance our message or undermine it. In this entertaining and accessible guide to the hidden language of cues, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches you how to convey power, trust, leadership, likeability, and charisma in every interaction. You’ll learn: • Which body language cues assert, “I’m a leader, and here’s why you should join me.” • Which vocal cues make you sound more confident • Which verbal cues to use in your résumé, branding, and emails to increase trust (and generate excitement about interacting with you.) • Which visual cues you are sending in your profile pictures, clothing, and professional brand. Whether you're pitching an investment, negotiating a job offer, or having a tough conversation with a colleague, cues can help you improve your relationships, express empathy, and create meaningful connections with lasting impact. This is an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs, team leaders, young professionals, and anyone who wants to be more influential.

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Penguin

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0593332199

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9780593332191

Shake It Off!

By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

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Shake It Off!

By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

The whimsical tale of a clever little goat who rises above everything that threatens to keep her down Meet a sweet, curious little goat, who loves to sing and climb on everything. Some neighbors find her annoying, but nothing can keep her down—even when she gets stuck in a well and it looks like she’s doomed. When everyone has given up on her, the clever goat surprises them all by taking advantage of her precarious predicament to win the day! Inspired by Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s own experiences with adversity, this playful story about persistence, determination, and thinking outside the box is sure to make readers cheer.

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0525517111

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Poor Worker's Unions

Rebuilding Labor from Below (Completely Revised and Updated Edition)

By: Vanessa Tait

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Poor Worker's Unions

Rebuilding Labor from Below (Completely Revised and Updated Edition)

By: Vanessa Tait

Illuminates key connections between the social justice movements of the last fifty years and today's most innovative labor organizing.

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Haymarket Books

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1608465209

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9781608465200

Diversity Teacher (survival guide for teaching in a diverse classroom)

By: Vanessa P. Girard, D.M.

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Diversity Teacher (survival guide for teaching in a diverse classroom)

By: Vanessa P. Girard, D.M.

Diversity Teacher is a source for exploring the core of human tendencies and needs across race, culture, age, or gender. Such exploration can lead to a more positive outlook on the job in particular and life in general; reduction in stress and anxiety; and ultimately inner peace. Teachers may use this book to cultivate an effective, safe, focused, industrious, positive learning environment by: 1. developing an understanding of the concept of diversity and its themes from a new perspective; 2. learning how to interact with their students in a positive, productive manner; 3. implementing the lesson plans; and/or 4. teaching students about diversity, its themes, lessons and remedies. The book contains lesson plans, quizzes, worksheets and exercises to foster understanding of the concept of diversity including its themes, lessons and remedies.

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Lulu.com

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1105026833

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9781105026836

A River of Stars

A Novel

By: Vanessa Hua

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A River of Stars

A Novel

By: Vanessa Hua

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In a powerful debut about modern-day motherhood, immigration, and identity, a pregnant Chinese woman stakes a claim to the American dream in California. “Utterly absorbing.”—Celeste Ng • “A marvel of a first novel.”—O: The Oprah Magazine • “The most eye-opening literary adventure of the year.”—Entertainment Weekly NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • NPR • Real Simple Holed up with other mothers-to-be in a secret maternity home in Los Angeles, Scarlett Chen is far from her native China, where she worked in a factory and fell in love with the married owner, Boss Yeung. Now she’s carrying his baby. To ensure that his child—his first son—has every advantage, Boss Yeung has shipped Scarlett off to give birth on American soil. As Scarlett awaits the baby’s arrival, she spars with her imperious housemates. The only one who fits in even less is Daisy, a spirited, pregnant teenager who is being kept apart from her American boyfriend. Then a new sonogram of Scarlett’s baby reveals the unexpected. Panicked, she goes on the run by hijacking a van—only to discover that she has a stowaway: Daisy, who intends to track down the father of her child. The two flee to San Francisco’s bustling Chinatown, where Scarlett will join countless immigrants desperately trying to seize their piece of the American dream. What Scarlett doesn’t know is that her baby’s father is not far behind her. A River of Stars is a vivid examination of home and belonging and a moving portrayal of a woman determined to build her own future. Praise for A River of Stars “Vanessa Hua’s story spins with wild fervor, with charming protagonists fiercely motivated by maternal and survival instincts.”—USA Today “A River of Stars is the best of all worlds: part buddy cop adventure, part coming-of-age story and part ode to female friendship.”—NPR “Hua’s epic A River of Stars follows a pair of pregnant Chinese immigrant women—two of the more vibrant characters I’ve come across in a while—on the lam from Los Angeles to San Francisco’s Chinatown.”—R. O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries, in Esquire “A delightful novel of motherhood and Chinese immigration . . . Without wading into policy debates, Ms Hua dramatises the stories and contributions of immigrants who believe in grand ideals and strive to live up to them.”—The Economist

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Ballantine Books

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0399178791

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9780399178795

Indian Himalaya Footprint Handbook

Includes Corbett National Park, Darjeeling, Leh, Sikkim

By: Vanessa Betts,Victoria McCulloch

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Indian Himalaya Footprint Handbook

Includes Corbett National Park, Darjeeling, Leh, Sikkim

By: Vanessa Betts,Victoria McCulloch

Revered the world over, the Indian Himalaya provide a unique experience and stunning backdrop for any explorer and have been capturing the imagination of travelers for centuries. The 3rd edition Indian Himalaya Handbook will help travellers get the most from this diverse and sometimes demanding region. Footprint's completely updated travel guide to the Indian Himalaya is indispensible to visitors who want to be wowed by rugged beauty and inspired by the unique culture of the people that live here. • Great coverage of responsible travel and the Himalayan Environment Trust Code of Practise, as well as essential advice on the best time of year to travel • Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from trekking and climbing to cycling and yoga • Includes comprehensive listings from From Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttar Pradesh, to the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar, to Darjeeling and Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalaya. • Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget • Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and help you find the best experiences Fully updated, Footprint’s Indian Himalaya Handbook is packed with all the information you’ll need to get the best out of this spectacular region.

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Footprint Travel Guides

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1907263888

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9781907263880

Developing Government Policy Capability

Policy Work, Project Management, and Knowledge Practices

By: Dr. Chivonne Algeo,Dr. James Connor,Henry Linger,Dr. Vanessa McDermott,Dr. Jill Owen

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Developing Government Policy Capability

Policy Work, Project Management, and Knowledge Practices

By: Dr. Chivonne Algeo,Dr. James Connor,Henry Linger,Dr. Vanessa McDermott,Dr. Jill Owen

The creation of public and government policy presents a "wicked" problem because it tends to be highly contested, involves many different stakeholders, and yields outcomes that change and evolve over time. Developing Government Policy Capability examines the role project management plays in supporting how policy work is conducted. Using Australia's controversial Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 as a case study, the authors explore the question: Can project management practices contribute to improving government policy development and implementation capability? Their argument—that project management can solve even "wicked" problems—is not necessarily new. As they explain, that's pretty much what project management is all about. Project managers need to clearly articulate, acknowledge, and legitimize invisible work—the bridge between what is being done and what is supposed to be done. The project management tool set and the importance of recognizing the societal dimension when planning and conducting projects can make it possible for practitioners to tackle even the most complex policy work.

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Project Management Institute

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1628251808

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9781628251807

Williams Obstetrics 23rd Edition Study Guide

By: Barbara Hoffman,Robyn Horsager,Scott Roberts,Vanessa Rogers,Patricia Santiago-Muñoz,Kevin Worley

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Williams Obstetrics 23rd Edition Study Guide

By: Barbara Hoffman,Robyn Horsager,Scott Roberts,Vanessa Rogers,Patricia Santiago-Muñoz,Kevin Worley

Incorporate the authority of Williams Obstetrics into your exam preparation--now with full-color design! "This is a very nice accompaniment to the textbook. The multiple choice format is easy to use and the answers are concisely written. All readers, particularly medical students and residents, will appreciate this. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Williams Obstetrics, 23rd Edition Study Guide is the only study guide keyed to the field's premier text, Williams Obstetrics, 23rd Edition. Essential for your preparation for any obstetrics exam, this unmatched study guide delivers everything you need for the most thorough review possible. The 23rd edition features a new full-color design, more than 350 images incorporated as question material, and the addition of clinical case questions to test your decision-making skills and ability to apply the content to real-world situations. New to this Edition: More than 1700 evidence-based multiple-choice questions and answers thoroughly cover every major topic in clinical obstetrics Questions emphasize key points of each chapter of Williams Obstetrics, 23rd Edition Answer key cites the pages in Williams Obstetrics for in-depth discussion and further reading--the perfect way to brush up on your weak areas Organization follows the chronology of pregnancy, from Maternal and Fetal Anatomy and Physiology to Labor and Delivery, with additional sections on the Fetus and Newborn, Puerperium, Obstetric Complications, and Medical and Surgical Complications

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071748601

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9780071748605

Williams Obstetrics, 24th Edition, Study Guide

By: Robyn Horsager,Scott W. Roberts,Vanessa L. Rogers,Patricia C. Santiago-Muñoz,Kevin C. Worley,Barbara L. Hoffman

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Williams Obstetrics, 24th Edition, Study Guide

By: Robyn Horsager,Scott W. Roberts,Vanessa L. Rogers,Patricia C. Santiago-Muñoz,Kevin C. Worley,Barbara L. Hoffman

Assess your knowledge and retention of Williams Obstetrics with the only study guide keyed to that trusted text There is no better way to understand and remember the information found in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition than this unique study guide. You will find everything you need for the most thorough assessment of your knowledge possible. It is all here in one comprehensive book: hundreds of full-color images, multiple-choice questions keyed to the world's premier obstetrics textbook, and clinical case questions to test your decision-making skills and ability to apply the content to real clinical situations. Here's why this is the best obstetrics review available: More than 2,100 evidence-based multiple-choice questions carefully selected to highlight key points from each chapter in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition The answer key guides you to the pages in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition that contains the answers and further discussion -- the perfect way to strengthen your weak areas More than 450 color-images are included as question material Organization follows the chronology of pregnancy, from Maternal and Fetal Anatomy and Physiology to Labor and Delivery, with additional sections on the Fetus and Newborn, Puerperium, Obstetric Complications, and Medical and Surgical Complications Clinical case questions give your knowledge practical, real-world application The most detailed, comprehensive, and rigorously referenced text on obstetrics -- a true must have for anyone in the field.

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0071793283

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9780071793285

Only Hope

Coming of Age Under China’s One-Child Policy

By: Vanessa L. Fong

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Only Hope

Coming of Age Under China’s One-Child Policy

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Stanford University Press

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080475330X

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Paradise Redefined

Transnational Chinese Students and the Quest for Flexible Citizenship in the Developed World

By: Vanessa Fong

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Paradise Redefined

Transnational Chinese Students and the Quest for Flexible Citizenship in the Developed World

By: Vanessa Fong

This book picks up where author Vanessa Fong left off in Only Hope: Coming of Age under China's One-Child Policy (Stanford, 2004), and continues by telling the stories of the Chinese youth who left China in their teens and 20s to study in Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, North America, or Singapore. Fong examines the expectations and experiences of Chinese students who go abroad in search of opportunity, and the factors that cause some to return to China and others to stay abroad.

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0804772673

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9780804772679

Women in Republican China: A Sourcebook

A Sourcebook

By: Hua R. Lan,Vanessa L. Fong

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Women in Republican China: A Sourcebook

A Sourcebook

By: Hua R. Lan,Vanessa L. Fong

Exploring one of the most dynamic and contested regions of the world, this series includes works on political, economic, cultural, and social changes in modern and contemporary Asia and the Pacific.

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