Chang and Eng Reconnected: The Original Siamese Twins in American Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (618 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439908699 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 218 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Chang and Eng" according to jill edison. Excellent read with timely shipping
Considering Chang and Eng's body in America from the nineteenth century to the present
Even the term most commonly used to describe Chang and Eng Bunker - the original 'Siamese twins' - connotes both a disability and racialized identity Chang and Eng Reconnected is a breakthrough in disability studies in terms of its sophisticated engagement with Asian American literature and perspectives. Through the careful analysis of literary and artistic works, she demonstrates the continuing significance of Chang and Eng to the ever-changing American culture."--The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Spring 2013 "Chang and Eng Reconnected productively navigates between examining the representation of disability and recuperating the experience of people with disabilities The book is attentive to the political contexts, such as the problem of connection and separation, of individualism and collectivity characteristic of US national development in the nineteenth century. Wu's book will surely influence many scholars
Cynthia Wu is Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University at Buffalo.