Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yu, Raymond Pao Lung; Sarkar, Sreemoyee Title A name given to the resource The Water Unites and the Land Divides: Exploring Chinese Maritime Migration and the Birth of Kolkata Chinatown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Asia's Maritime History and Identity at Cultural Crossroads;pp.19-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003725152-4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003725152-4</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032938809?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032938809?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Yu R.P.L., Master of Social Sciences in Public Policy, Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences, University of Waikato, New Zealand; Sarkar S., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource The water unites, and the land divides is a common expression in the Indo-Pacific, illustrating the archipelagic characters of the mainlands and islands across the flanking Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It facilitates maritime liaisons between people across civilisation. Though the Indian and Pacific oceans have historically brought China and India together regarding spice trade and cultural diffusion, it was not until the Age of Discoveries that the eternal ambition to control the Indo-Pacific oceanic wilderness materialised. First, the Portuguese, then the Dutch and French and finally, the British, who prospered insurmountably into a maritime colonial network where the sun never sets. British imperialism, a force that shaped the worlds political events and social fabric, facilitated a global movement of Chinese migrants who settled in different British colonial coastal cities in search of greener pastures. Kolkata, erstwhile Calcutta, flourished as a colonial hub with its White Town and Black Town and a vibrant Chinatown in between. The present research investigates Chinese maritime migration to Calcutta and their resilience and adaptability to create a niche for themselves. It also analyses the significant role of British imperialism in determining Chinatowns demographic composition and cultural identity, leading to a profound realisation of the historical influences on migration patterns. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sreedevi Santhosh, Dr. Samjaila T. H., Ms. Preethi S., Dr. Steffi Santhana Mary S., Dr. Uma Maheswary and Dr. L. Santhosh Kumar; individual chapters, the contributors. Subject The topic of the resource British colonialism; Calcutta; Chinatown; Chinese migration; Maritime trade Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Taylor and Francis Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-104082042-1; 978-104082049-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online