American Chinatowns

Race, Identity, and Postwar Urban Redevelopment

Chuo Li

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Routledge
30 May 2025

History of the Americas; Industrialisation & industrial history; Urban communities; Urban & municipal planning; Civil engineering, surveying & building

American Chinatowns: Race, Identity, and Postwar Urban Redevelopment offers a captivating exploration of the vibrant yet contested landscapes of Chinatowns across the United States.

Through a critical and nuanced lens, Li examines how postwar urban redevelopment, racial dynamics, and identity politics have profoundly transformed these iconic neighborhoods. Blending rich historical research with sharp analysis, this book uncovers the interplay of race, urban planning ideologies, and social equity, shedding light on how Chinatowns navigate resilience and reinvention amid shifting urban paradigms. Li’s work highlights the tension between cultural preservation and modernization, exploring the built environment alongside community-driven spatial activism to reveal how these urban spaces persist as sites of resistance, identity, and transformation. American Chinatowns is a compelling study of cultural landscape, urban justice, and the politics of city-making.

This book is essential reading for scholars, urbanists, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of race, identity, and the evolving narratives of America’s cities. This book invites readers to rethink the meaning of place, heritage, and equity in the urban fabric.

By: Chuo Li
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032848198
ISBN 10: 1032848197
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 30 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Chuo Li is Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design at Mississippi State University. Her research advocates for the role of landscape design in fostering resilient communities and creating inclusive, equitable cities.