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The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Overseas offers a panoramic view of past and present overseas Chinese communities worldwide.From their arrival as laborers in the British colonies to their emergence as a force in Indonesia, Chinese emigrants have camed the expenences of China to other continents and civilizations, in the process modifying and enriching them.This book reflects the diverse histories and traditions that produced this diaspora Arranged geographically and thematically.the book includes sections on the regional and cultural origins of emigrant communities; the history and patterns of migration; social, familial, and business institutions; and interethnic relations.Boxed features, maps, graphs, tables, and a vast array of pictures make this complex material clear and vivid.A glossary identifies Chinese proper names and terms with their characters, while the bibliography gives full references to Chinese, English, French, and Spanish works.The Encyclopedia is an unparalleled resource on one of the world's largest oldest and most varied cultures abroad.