Cambodian Refugees in Long Beach, California

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The book explores the harrowing journey of Cambodian refugees fleeing the brutal regime of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. It highlights the significant migration to Long Beach, California, where a vibrant community of approximately thirty-five thousand Cambodians established themselves by the late 1980s. As the first comprehensive study of their experiences and lifestyles in America, it sheds light on the resilience and challenges faced by this community amidst their traumatic past.