Amazon.com description: Product Description: Chinese immigrants were one of the earliest groups to arrive in America. But unlike many of the immigrants from Europe arriving at the same time, these early immigrants often found themselves ostracized by exclusion laws and never expected to overcome cultural barriers. Chinese Americans: The Immigrant Experience takes a hard look at the unique and painful experiences of Chinese immigrants trying to make America their home, and explores the various ways Chinese Americans have negotiated between assimilating and maintaining ethnic identity. Carefully selected photographs add perspective and insight to the text.