Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia

Huping LingBusiness & Economics
Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia

Author: Huping Ling

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781317476450

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 670

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With overview essays and more than 400 A-Z entries, this exhaustive encyclopedia documents the history of Asians in America from earliest contact to the present day. Organized topically by group, with an in-depth overview essay on each group, the encyclopedia examines the myriad ethnic groups and histories that make up the Asian American population in the United States. "Asian American History and Culture" covers the political, social, and cultural history of immigrants from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and their descendants, as well as the social and cultural issues faced by Asian American communities, families, and individuals in contemporary society. In addition to entries on various groups and cultures, the encyclopedia also includes articles on general topics such as parenting and child rearing, assimilation and acculturation, business, education, and literature. More than 100 images round out the set.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Asian American Literature and Culture

Josephine LeeAmerican literature
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Asian American Literature and Culture

Author: Josephine Lee

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: 0190699620

Category: American literature

Page: 2125

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"In the past four decades, the field of Asian American literary and cultural studies has grown enormously, expanding its areas of inquiry beyond reflection on the straight-line patterns of immigration, assimilation, and citizenship to encompass issues such as transnational and diasporic identities and communities, the workings of imperialism, the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality, and social justice/human rights in a global context. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Asian American Literature and Culture will offer a comprehensive and in-depth survey of this important literary tradition, covering the span of Asian American literature from the late nineteenth-century large-scale immigration of Chinese to the United States and Canada to the present. All of the articles appear online as part of the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature"--

The Asian American Encyclopedia: A-Chi

Asian Americans
The Asian American Encyclopedia: A-Chi

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Publisher:

ISBN: LCCN:94033003

Category: Asian Americans

Page: 1818

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Explores the experience of Asian immigrants and the communities which they and their descendants have created in the United States, and offers information about the history, language and culture of Asian Americans' diverse countries of origin.

Asian American History Day by Day: A Reference Guide to Events

Jonathan H. X. LeeSocial Science
Asian American History Day by Day: A Reference Guide to Events

Author: Jonathan H. X. Lee

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9780313399282

Category: Social Science

Page: 463

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An accessible and ready reference for student research, this day-by-day guide highlights the importance of Asian Americans in U.S. history, highlighting the impact of specific individuals and this large ethnic group as a whole across time and documenting the evolution of policies, issues, and feelings concerning this particular American population. • Provides detailed information throughout history on the events, people, and places of Asian American history • Presents a unique calendar approach to recognizing the contributions of this significant ethnic demographic throughout U.S. history that demonstrates how all 365 days of the year can feature an achievement made by Asian Americans • Offers information on celebrities, inventors, events, and more that relate to Asian American life in the United States

History of Asian Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

Jonathan H. X. LeeSocial Science
History of Asian Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

Author: Jonathan H. X. Lee

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9780313384592

Category: Social Science

Page: 210

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A comprehensive, compelling, and clearly written title that provides a rich examination of the history of Asians in the United States, covering well-established Asian American groups as well as emerging ones such as the Burmese, Bhutanese, and Tibetan American communities. • Examines Asian migration to the United States and the resulting formation of diverse Asian American communities that include Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, South Asian, and Vietnamese and new emerging Asian American communities such as the Burmese, Bhutanese, and Tibetan American • Compares 19th-century Asian American history in Hawaii with that on the American mainland • Employs racialization and push-pull theories as well as a transnational approach to document the rich and diverse experiences of Asians in the United States

Immigrants in American History

Elliott Robert BarkanHistory
Immigrants in American History

Author: Elliott Robert Barkan

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9781598842197

Category: History

Page: 2218

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This encyclopedia is a unique collection of entries covering the arrival, adaptation, and integration of immigrants into American culture from the 1500s to 2010. Few topics inspire such debate among American citizens as the issue of immigration in the United States. Yet, it is the steady influx of foreigners into America over 400 years that has shaped the social character of the United States, and has favorably positioned this country for globalization. Immigrants in American History: Arrival, Adaptation, and Integration is a chronological study of the migration of various ethnic groups to the United States from 1500 to the present day. This multivolume collection explores dozens of immigrant populations in America and delves into major topical issues affecting different groups across time periods. For example, the first author of the collection profiles African Americans as an example of the effects of involuntary migrations. A cross-disciplinary approach--derived from the contributions of leading scholars in the fields of history, sociology, cultural development, economics, political science, law, and cultural adaptation--introduces a comparative analysis of customs, beliefs, and character among groups, and provides insight into the impact of newcomers on American society and culture. Recent immigration and naturalization data from the 2010 U.S. Census Excerpts from American laws and customs A chronology of migration to the United States between 1500 to 2010

Japanese Americans: The History and Culture of a People

Jonathan H. X. LeeSocial Science
Japanese Americans: The History and Culture of a People

Author: Jonathan H. X. Lee

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9781440841903

Category: Social Science

Page: 462

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This book provides a comprehensive story of the complicated and rich story of the Japanese American experience—from immigration, to discrimination, to adaptation, achievement and contributions to the American mosaic. • Includes more than 200 clearly written, cross-referenced entries that present brief histories on the key people, places, and events associated with Japanese American history • Highlights the distinctive contributions of Japanese Americans to the fabric and plurality of American life • Describes the political, social, and religious institutions founded by Japanese Americans and the community-building, activist, and philanthropic roles they have played • Provides a chronology of events, illustrations, and collection of primary documents

The Asian American Encyclopedia

Asian Americans
The Asian American Encyclopedia

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Publisher:

ISBN: UOM:39076001604268

Category: Asian Americans

Page: 328

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Explores the experience of Asian immigrants and the communities which they and their descendants have created in the United States, and offers information about the history, language and culture of Asian Americans' diverse countries of origin.

Serving Library Users from Asia

John HickokLanguage Arts & Disciplines
Serving Library Users from Asia

Author: John Hickok

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 9780810887312

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 752

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Asian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. This book is a comprehensive guide to serving library users from 24 specific Asian countries. It begins with a broad overview of how libraries can better serve Asian communities and then devotes a chapter to each country, providing wealth of valuable resources.

25 Events that Shaped Asian American History: An Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic

Lan DongSocial Science
25 Events that Shaped Asian American History: An Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic

Author: Lan Dong

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9781440860898

Category: Social Science

Page: 475

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This book provides detailed and engaging narratives about 25 pivotal events in Asian American history, celebrates Asian Americans' contributions to U.S. history, and examines the ways their experiences have shaped American culture. • Provides readers with an understanding of the key events in Asian American history • Includes broad and detailed coverage through biographies of notable figures, excerpts from primary sources, a chronology, and sidebars • Highlights Asian Americans' achievements and contributions to American history and culture • Demonstrates the important roles of Asian Americans in the US • Recommends additional resources for further study