The Good Immigrants
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Madeline Y. Hsu is an associate professor of history whose work delves into the intricate histories and cultural identities of Asian Americans. Through her writings, she explores how these communities have both shaped and been shaped by American society and its racial dynamics. Hsu's scholarship offers a profound examination of the experiences of migration, assimilation, and the pursuit of recognition within these groups. Her research highlights the enduring impact of the Asian American experience on the very fabric of American collective identity.


This title provides a narrative interpretation of key themes that emerge in the history of Asian migrations to North America, highlighting how Asian immigration has shaped the evolution of ideological and legal interpretations of America as a 'nation of immigrants'.