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New book examines the role of Asians in New Zealand society

New book examines the role of Asians in New Zealand society


Fifteen writers contribute to an important new book, Localizing Asia in Aotearoa, examining the role of Asians in New Zealand’s ethnically diverse society. The contributors explore the complex picture of past and contemporary interactions between New Zealander and Asian communities.

They address questions such as

• What kinds of misrepresentations or outright prejudice have characterized interactions?

• To what extent have Asian cultures been known and accepted?

• Has diversity been understood beyond limiting and potentially distorting oppositional dichotomies?

Edited by University of Otago academics Paola Voci and Jacqueline Leckie, the book contains essays and personal narratives. Various ethnic and national groups are discussed, including Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Asian, Maori and Pakeha.

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