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San Francisco Chinatown : A Guide to Its History and Architecture, Paperback …

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Topic : United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), History / Contemporary (1945-), Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa), Sociology / Urban
Author : Philip P. Choy
Publisher : City Lights
Item Length : 8.5 in
Item Height : 0.6 in
Format : Trade Paperback
Number of Pages : 184 Pages
Item Weight : 7.5 Oz
gtin13 : 9780872865402
ISBN : 9780872865402
Illustrator : Yes
Genre : Travel, Architecture, Social Science, History
Language : English
Item Width : 4.6 in
Book Title : San Francisco Chinatown : a Guide to Its History and Architecture
Publication Year : 2012

San Francisco Chinatown : A Guide to Its History and Architecture, Paperback by Choy, Philip P., ISBN 0872865401, ISBN-13 9780872865402, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Retired architect, educator (San Francisco State U.), and renowned Chinese American historian Choy offers an insightful guid to one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist destinations, which will appeal to both tourists and Bay Area residents alike. Choy’s book differs from similar guides in its in-depth look at how the existence of this fascinating community is interwoven with the history of San Francisco, and in its aim to place the evolution of the Chinese community in the context of the US/China relationship. The text includes an overall history of the community from the late 18th to 21st centuries; building-by-building descriptions of the various sections of Chinatown; and a selection of walking tours. Illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. No subject index is provided. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()

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