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THE PERSISTENCE OF ANTI-ASIAN RACISM: 'POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE EMPTY SIGNIFIER'.

Authors :
Crompton, Nathan
Source :
West Coast Line; Spring2012, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p10-17, 8p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the persistence of anti-Asian racism. It informs about a BMO report which blames non-resident Chinese nationals for its unsustainable household debt and high housing prices. According to 2010 property statistics collected by British Columbia Assessment Authority, 58 percent of foreign owned real estate is Americans compared to 22 percent in case of the whole of Asia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11824271
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
West Coast Line
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78393430