Jarred by not being considered Chinese by some people of Chinese ancestry living in Thailand despite her mainland China roots, Bao (anthropology, U. of Nevada, Las Vegas) studies what it means to be Chinese outside of China. She examines "diasporic space," gendered language, changes in sex relations, and hybrid identity experienced by contemporary Chinese Thai living in Bangkok and San Francisco. A migration map, photos, and a glossary of Thai and Chinese terms are included. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)