{"title":"Zai Liang","description":"\u003cp\u003eZai Liang's works delve into the intricate dynamics of social change and migration, often exploring themes of identity, community, and cultural transformation. Readers can expect thoughtful analyses that illuminate these complex issues with clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the realm of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Zai Liang's books offer a compelling blend of scholarly research and accessible storytelling, making them valuable for anyone interested in understanding societal shifts from both historical and contemporary perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-chinatown-to-every-town-by-zai-liang-9780520384972","title":"From Chinatown to Every Town","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Chinatown to Every Town\u003c\/em\u003e explores the recent history of Chinese immigration within the United States and the fundamental changes in spatial settlement that have relocated many low-skilled Chinese immigrants from New York City's Chinatown to new immigrant destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a mixed-method approach over a decade in Chinatown and six destination states, sociologist Zai Liang specifically examines how the expansion and growing popularity of Chinese restaurants has shifted settlement to more rural and faraway areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiang's study demonstrates that key players such as employment agencies, Chinatown buses, and restaurant supply shops facilitate the spatial dispersion of immigrants while simultaneously maintaining vital links between Chinatown in Manhattan and new immigrant destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430770393324,"sku":"9780520384972","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520384972.jpg?v=1774558643"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/zai-liang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}