Bargaining with the State from Afar

Discover the intricate relationship between the U.S. federal government and American citizens residing in the colonial enclaves of pre-World War II China in Bargaining with the State from Afar by Eileen P. Scully. Published by Columbia University Press in 2001, this compelling 304-page book delves into the unique challenges faced by sojourning Americans as they navigated a complex legal landscape. Scully meticulously examines the U.S. government's attempts to regulate this unusual zone of American policy, highlighting the tensions between federal officials and U.S. nationals within the framework of international law. This insightful exploration not only sheds light on American history from the 19th century to the present but also offers a broader understanding of citizenship, civil rights, and the dynamics of governance. Ideal for historians, students, and anyone interested in the intersections of American and Asian history, Bargaining with the State from Afar is a must-read.