{"product_id":"criminalization-assimilation-chinese-americans-and-chinatowns-in-classical-hollywood-film","title":"Criminalization\/Assimilation: Chinese\/Americans and Chinatowns in Classical Hollywood Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eCriminalization\/Assimilation explores how Classical Hollywood films constructed the image of Chinese Americans, exploiting yellow peril fears and fascination with Chinatowns. Philippa Gates examines Hollywood's responses to social issues in Chinatown communities, including immigration, racism, drug trafficking, and prostitution, and the impact of industry factors on the treatment of these subjects. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 January 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rutgers University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminalization\/Assimilation delves into the intricate process by which Classical Hollywood films shaped the perception of Chinese Americans in America. It explores the trajectory from their criminalization as unwanted immigrants to their eventual integration as assimilated citizens, capitalizing on both American fears of Chinese immigration and the fascination with Chinatowns. Philippa Gates conducts a comprehensive examination of Hollywood's responses to social issues prevalent in Chinatown communities, encompassing immigration, racism, drug trafficking, and prostitution. Additionally, she analyzes the influence of industry factors such as the Production Code and the star system on the treatment of these subjects. Through a meticulous analysis of over 200 films, Gates uncovers a rich diversity of racial representations within American cinema during the first half of the twentieth century. She not only sheds light on forgotten and lost films but also highlights the significant contributions of Asian American actors who challenged Hollywood's perpetuation of yellowface representations of Chinese identity and offered alternative narratives that resisted Orientalist storytelling. This insightful work provides a valuable exploration of the complex dynamics between Hollywood, race, and identity, shedding light on the historical and cultural significance of Chinese Americans in American film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 418g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 228 x 24 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780813589411                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philippa Gates","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44096862060794,"sku":"9780813589411","price":30.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/a200cb2b9823415b8139ad43e4a47bb5.jpg?v=1626667531","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/criminalization-assimilation-chinese-americans-and-chinatowns-in-classical-hollywood-film","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}