In the Web

Peter Hall.

ISBN 10: 095190390X / ISBN 13: 9780951903902

Published by Peter A. Hall, 1992, 1992

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First edition. Paperback. Signed presentation copy from the author. Light shelf and corner wear, otherwise near very good indeed. A personal account of the growth of Hong Kong.

Seller Inventory # C203611

Bibliographic Details

• Title: In the Web
• Publisher: Peter A. Hall, 1992
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 095190390X
• ISBN 13: 9780951903902
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Early 1950s, in the Radio People store, Kowloon, surrounded by hi-fi's, Guy Shea remarks to his teenage friend Peter Hall that he feels the owner, Albert Chan, is somehow connected to Hong Kong Eurasian families. Seemingly insignificant at that point in time, the memory is retrieved when Geoffrey Chan, grandson of the late Albert, makes contact with the author more than fifty years later. Prompted by Geoffrey's desire to provide information for the rumoured update, the ensuing emails develop into a spirited exchange regarding the use of Chinese and European names by individuals of multiple heritage. This account shows the role of timescale, chance encounters and perspective in the process of genealogical research, alongside the issue of respecting people's wish to be self-defining. Meticulous and sometimes provocative, this updated edition of 'In the Web' is an important socio-anthropological and historical resource for academics whilst, offering an intriguing portrait of the Hong Kong-born Eurasian community to readers with both general and personal interest. Keenly anticipated, this edition benefits from ongoing investigation over twenty years, resulting in extended genograms, rich anecdote and answers to previously unresolved questions from the first book. The text continues to occupy a unique position on this subject; the author sensitively balances personal experiences with rigorous research; the use of traditional archival sources now augmented by e-communication, online databases and advances in genetic science.