family legend and the Chinese American experience /
First Statement of Responsibility
Jean Lau Chin ; foreword by Jessica Henderson Daniel.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Teachers College Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2005.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
viii, 167 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
23 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Multicultural foundations of psychology and counseling
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-162) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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pt. I. Family saga and cultural legend. 1. Mythology and storytelling: of women, family, and culture -- 2. Contemporary storytelling and immigration legend -- 3. Cultural symbols: universal bonds -- pt. II. Biculturalism: contrasts between cultures. 4. Of survival and striving: an intergenerational saga -- 5. Day by day: of women and culture -- 6. Traveling to the future: connecting with the past -- pt. III. Transformation and enlightenment. 7. Of bonds and bondage -- 8. Of intergenerational bonds: lessons -- 9. The future.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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A compelling saga of mothers and daughters, survival and striving, women, family, and culture that will resonate with all Americans who have immigrant roots. -- from back cover.