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Empire of Care: Nursing and Migration in Filipino American History (American Encounters/Global Interactions),Used
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In western countries, including the United States, foreigntrained nurses constitute a crucial labor supply. Far and away the largest number of these nurses come from the Philippines. Why is it that a developing nation with a comparatively greater need for trained medical professionals sends so many of its nurses to work in wealthier countries? Catherine Ceniza Choy engages this question through an examination of the unique relationship between the professionalization of nursing and the twentiethcentury migration of Filipinos to the United States. The first booklength study of the history of Filipino nurses in the United States, Empire of Care brings to the fore the complicated connections among nursing, American colonialism, and the racialization of Filipinos.Choy conducted extensive interviews with Filipino nurses in New York City and spoke with leading Filipino nurses across the United States. She combines their perspectives with various othersincluding those of Philippine and American government and health officialsto demonstrate how the desire of Filipino nurses to migrate abroad cannot be reduced to economic logic, but must instead be understood as a fundamentally transnational process. She argues that the origins of Filipino nurse migrations do not lie in the Philippines' independence in 1946 or the relaxation of U.S. immigration rules in 1965, but rather in the creation of an Americanized hospital training system during the period of earlytwentiethcentury colonial rule. Choy challenges celebratory narratives regarding professional migrants mobility by analyzing the scapegoating of Filipino nurses during difficult political times, the absence of professional solidarity between Filipino and American nurses, and the exploitation of foreigntrained nurses through temporary work visas. She shows how the culture of American imperialism persists today, continuing to shape the reception of Filipino nurses in the United States.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Empire of Care'? A: 'Empire of Care' explores the relationship between nursing professionalization and Filipino migration to the United States, highlighting the historical context and complexities surrounding Filipino nurses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empire of Care'? A: The author is Catherine Ceniza Choy, who conducted extensive interviews with Filipino nurses and researched the historical migration patterns.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of American colonialism on nursing, the transnational nature of migration, and the exploitation of foreign-trained nurses in the U.S.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Empire of Care'? A: 'Empire of Care' was published on January 31, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Empire of Care' available in multiple formats? A: The book is currently available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Empire of Care' have? A: 'Empire of Care' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have minimal wear.
- Q: What category does 'Empire of Care' fall under? A: 'Empire of Care' is categorized under 'Philippines'.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with Filipino nurses? A: Yes, the book includes extensive interviews with Filipino nurses in New York City and across the United States.
- Q: What unique perspective does the book offer on Filipino nurses? A: 'Empire of Care' offers a unique perspective by examining the historical migration patterns of Filipino nurses and challenging common narratives about their mobility.