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

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Format : Trade Paperback
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
Language : English
Author : Philip P. Choy
Genre : Travel, Architecture, Social Science, History
Number of Pages : 184 Pages
ISBN : 9780872865402
Item Length : 8.5 in
gtin13 : 9780872865402
Item Height : 0.6 in
Book Title : San Francisco Chinatown : a Guide to Its History and Architecture
Item Weight : 7.5 Oz
Publisher : City Lights
Illustrator : Yes
Item Width : 4.6 in
Publication Year : 2012

San Francisco Chinatown : A Guide to Its History and Architecture, Paperback by Choy, Philip P., ISBN 0872865401, ISBN-13 9780872865402, Brand New, 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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