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Understanding South Asian Minorities in Hong Kong
John Nguyet Erni and Lisa Yuk-ming Leung
People of South Asian descent are a large, varied, and increasingly visible part of Hong Kong’s population. Most have found ways of prospering despite social and economic obstacles and widespread discrimination. Focusing on three important groups—Indians, Pakistanis, and Nepalese—John Nguyet Erni and Lisa Yuk-Ming Leung explore the cultural histories of South Asians in Hong Kong and their experiences at school and work. The book examines how far their legal rights are protected by recent antidiscrimination legislation, how they are presented in mainstream media, and how they in turn have made creative use of the media in their efforts to secure recognition as full members of society. Written in an accessible style and drawing on a range of case studies, Understanding South Asian Minorities in Hong Kong will be of interest to students in a wide variety of disciplines, including sociology, social work, media studies, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. At a time when minority rights and education come increasingly under scrutiny, the book will also be essential reading for advocates, politicians, and policy makers. John Nguyet Erni
is a professor in the Department of Humanities
and Creative Writing at Hong Kong Baptist University. is an associate professor in the Department
$32.00 / £22.00 paper 978-988-8208-35-7 $50.00 / £34.50 cloth 978-988-8208-34-0
F o r S a l e O n ly i n t h e U n i t e d s tat e s , C a n a da , M e x i c o, C e n t r a l A m e r i c a , S o u t h A m e r i c a , the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Europe, t h e M i d d l e E a s t, Af r i c a , a n d I n d i a
Lisa Yuk-ming Leung
of Cultural Studies at Lingnan University.
S e p t e m b e r 240 pages / 20 b&w illustrations s o ci o l o gy / cultural studies
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