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Little Manila Is in the Heart: The Making of the Filipina/o American Community in Stockton, California,New
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In the early twentieth centurynot long after 1898, when the United States claimed the Philippines as an American colonyFilipinas/os became a vital part of the agricultural economy of California's fertile San Joaquin Delta. In downtown Stockton, they created Little Manila, a vibrant community of hotels, pool halls, dance halls, restaurants, grocery stores, churches, union halls, and barbershops. Little Manila was home to the largest community of Filipinas/os outside of the Philippines until the neighborhood was decimated by urban redevelopment in the 1960s. Narrating a history spanning much of the twentieth century, Dawn Bohulano Mabalon traces the growth of Stockton's Filipina/o American community, the birth and eventual destruction of Little Manila, and recent efforts to remember and preserve it.Mabalon draws on oral histories, newspapers, photographs, personal archives, and her own family's history in Stockton. She reveals how Filipina/o immigrants created a community and ethnic culture shaped by their identities as colonial subjects of the United States, their racialization in Stockton as brown people, and their collective experiences in the fields and in the Little Manila neighborhood. In the process, Mabalon places Filipinas/os at the center of the development of California agriculture and the urban West.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Little Manila Is in the Heart'? A: The book focuses on the history and development of the Filipina/o American community in Stockton, California, particularly highlighting the vibrant neighborhood of Little Manila.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dawn Bohulano Mabalon, a historian who draws on various sources, including oral histories and personal archives, to narrate the story.
- Q: When was 'Little Manila Is in the Heart' published? A: The book was published on June 17, 2013.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers much of the twentieth century, focusing on the growth and eventual decline of Little Manila.
- Q: Is there any focus on immigration in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses how Filipina/o immigrants contributed to California's agricultural economy and formed a distinct community.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Little Manila Is in the Heart'? A: The book explores themes of community formation, racialization, and cultural identity among Filipina/o Americans.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories or experiences? A: Yes, the author includes oral histories and personal narratives to illustrate the experiences of Filipina/o immigrants in Stockton.