Stroll into the Past: Review and Prospect of Chinese Australian Studies
In: Translocal Chinese: East Asian PerspectivesSearch for other papers by Kong Hui Ong in
Current site
Google Scholar
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the historical trend of Chinese Australian studies and the future prospects of this field. In the mid-nineteenth century, a sudden surge of Chinese migrants to the Victoria goldfields prompted the government to study these people. Many reports were produced. However, the “White Australia Policy” at the turn of the century halted the study for nearly half a century. It was not until after the Second World War, when the movement for social diversity and racial equality emerged, that the study resumed. The study has continuously flourished into the new era, with fruitful cooperation between scholars and the Chinese community creating a new research trend. Chinese Australian studies is a confined and inconspicuous field within academia, and scholars have continuously sought innovative methods to sustain its survival. By reviewing the historical past, this paper aims to provide insight into the possible future development of this study.
Purchase
Buy instant access (PDF download and unlimited online access):
Institutional Login
Log in with Open Athens, Shibboleth, or your institutional credentials
Personal login
Log in with your brill.com account
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 125 | 125 | 6 |
| Full Text Views | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Stroll into the Past: Review and Prospect of Chinese Australian Studies
In: Translocal Chinese: East Asian PerspectivesSearch for other papers by Kong Hui Ong in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the historical trend of Chinese Australian studies and the future prospects of this field. In the mid-nineteenth century, a sudden surge of Chinese migrants to the Victoria goldfields prompted the government to study these people. Many reports were produced. However, the “White Australia Policy” at the turn of the century halted the study for nearly half a century. It was not until after the Second World War, when the movement for social diversity and racial equality emerged, that the study resumed. The study has continuously flourished into the new era, with fruitful cooperation between scholars and the Chinese community creating a new research trend. Chinese Australian studies is a confined and inconspicuous field within academia, and scholars have continuously sought innovative methods to sustain its survival. By reviewing the historical past, this paper aims to provide insight into the possible future development of this study.
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 125 | 125 | 6 |
| Full Text Views | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 10 | 10 | 6 |
